The increasing mobility of students has supported the internationalization of higher education. Studying abroad brings to the forefront language and cultural issues. In this paper, through interviews and survey data I investigate the academic and social integration of Chinese students in Italian universities. While these students look forward to academic excellence, social integration is also significant in how well students perform academically and how they feel about their studies. I focus on factors that affect students' abilities and behaviors in blending academically and socially in Italy and attempt to bring out the idea that successful academic and social integration translates into better academic achievements. The results should help Chinese overseas students ascertain whether academic and social integration are effective for their studying abroad, what obstacles they may face and how they may be overcome. This research on social blending finds that there is a significant correlation between academic and social factors. This paper also indicates that a lack of Italian language skills, communication skills, and preparation for studying abroad directly influences social integration, academic achievements, and the expansion of social networks.