Taking Flight: Graduation and the Quest for New Beginnings

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Taking Flight: Graduation and the Quest for New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-05-27-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: L'aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa era un mare di volti e valigie.En: L'aeroporto di Milan-Malpensa was a sea of faces and suitcases.It: Luca, con il suo cappello di laurea ancora in testa, camminava con passi pesanti tra la folla.En: Luca, with his graduation cap still on his head, walked with heavy steps through the crowd.It: Era un giorno speciale: il giorno della laurea.En: It was a special day: graduation day.It: Ma Luca non si sentiva speciale, si sentiva perso.En: But Luca didn't feel special, he felt lost.It: Un'offerta di lavoro a Londra lo attirava, ma il pensiero di lasciare l'Italia lo spaventava.En: A job offer in London was tempting him, but the thought of leaving Italia frightened him.It: Gianna, la sua migliore amica, era al suo fianco.En: Gianna, his best friend, was by his side.It: Anche lei aveva molte domande sul suo futuro.En: She also had many questions about her future.It: Entrarono insieme in un bar dell'aeroporto, un rifugio temporaneo dal caos.En: They entered together into a coffee shop at the airport, a temporary refuge from the chaos.It: "Mettiti a sedere," disse Gianna, indicando una comoda poltrona vicino alla vetrata.En: "Take a seat," said Gianna, pointing to a comfortable chair near the window.It: "Parliamo."En: "Let's talk."It: Luca sospirò.En: Luca sighed.It: "Non so cosa fare, Gianna.En: "I don't know what to do, Gianna.It: Londra è lontana.En: London is far away.It: E se non ce la faccio?"En: What if I can't handle it?"It: Gianna lo guardò negli occhi.En: Gianna looked him in the eyes.It: "Sei sempre stato in gamba, Luca.En: "You've always been capable, Luca.It: Ma se non vai, sarai felice qui?"En: But if you don't go, will you be happy here?"It: Luca scuote la testa.En: Luca shook his head.It: "Non lo so.En: "I don't know.It: Amo l'Italia, ma sento che devo andare."En: I love Italia, but I feel like I have to go."It: Gianna posò una mano sulla sua.En: Gianna placed a hand on his.It: "Anch'io non so dove andare.En: "I also don't know where to go.It: Vedo tutti decisi e realizzati e mi sento bloccata."En: I see everyone decided and accomplished, and I feel stuck."It: Luca rimase in silenzio.En: Luca remained silent.It: Era sorpreso dalla confessione di Gianna.En: He was surprised by Gianna's confession.It: Pensava che fosse sempre così sicura.En: He thought she was always so sure.It: "Gianna, sei fantastica.En: "Gianna, you're amazing.It: Troverai la tua strada, proprio come io devo trovare la mia."En: You'll find your path, just like I have to find mine."It: Sorrisero, entrambi sollevati di aver condiviso le loro paure.En: They smiled, both relieved to have shared their fears.It: "Prendi il lavoro, Luca," disse Gianna.En: "Take the job, Luca," said Gianna.It: "Sei fatto per grandi cose.En: "Great things are meant for you.It: E io, nel frattempo, scoprirò quali grandi cose sono fatte per me."En: And in the meantime, I'll figure out what great things are meant for me."It: Si alzarono per avviarsi verso i cancelli.En: They stood up to head...

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