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So… What now? What does study abroad mean for me now? What does it mean for me to have studied abroad? My experiences in Italy helped shape who I am today. I have plenty of growth left to do in college before I enter my career, but I know that I will bring numerous lessonsContinue reading “Moving Forward”

Study abroad has become actively sought out by students and readily advertised by colleges. Colleges see their opportunities to study abroad as an asset, and students want the option, even if they do not take it. The ability to study abroad is sometimes seen as something only rich kids do to take a 3 orContinue reading “A Meaningful Study Abroad”

Studying abroad in Rome was the opportunity of a lifetime. It is highly unlikely that I will ever be able to live abroad again, especially with a group of students my own age under one roof. But I will definitely travel again, whether with family, friends, or on my own. My experience travelling in ItalyContinue reading “Where To Next?”

Since coming home to New Jersey, I have slowly adjusted to not being in Rome. As the weeks have gone by, I have felt sad about not being where I expected to be. For example, I was planning to attend Easter Sunday at the Vatican, and instead I was at home. (My parents and IContinue reading “What I’m Doing Instead”

When in Rome, do as the Romans do… so when in Rome, cook as the Romans do! In just my second week studying abroad in Rome, I had the opportunity to participate in a cooking class taught by a born-and-raised Roman chef named Claudia. Claudia hosts her cooking classes dubbed with the brand “Three InchContinue reading “Cucina Romana”

When I began my spring semester in Rome, I definitely did not expect to be doing school work from a desk in New Jersey! However, with all of the corona-related events that have unfolded in the last month, the desk in my bedroom is the last of my access to the Eternal City. This semester,Continue reading “My Semester: On-Site to Online”

Buon Carnevale – Happy Carnival! Carnevale technically lasts from December 26 to Ash Wednesday (February 26, 2020), and this past weekend, tourists from all over the world came to Venice especially for the last weekend of Carnevale. In terms of its purpose, Carnevale can be compared to Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday. Overall, it isContinue reading “Buon Carnevale da Venezia”

“Two households, both alike in dignity,In fair Verona, where we lay our scene,From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.” (William Shakespeare) Verona, oh my fair Verona! How delighted I was to meet you on Valentine’s Day! As my friends and I stepped out of the train station, weContinue reading ““In fair Verona, where we lay our scene…””

When my first weekend in Italy rolled around, I was shocked. I was caught between thinking, “How could I have already been here for a whole week?!” and “How is it only the first weekend? I feel like I have been in Italy for a month!” I was practically overflowing with anticipation for my firstContinue reading “My First Weekend: Florence and San Gimignano”

I have officially been living in Rome for over two weeks! I remember when Rome was only a hope in my mind while I was touring Duquesne. To have been here for two weeks is baffling and wonderful. This semester I am taking the following four courses: Elementary Italian, Christian Faith and Reason, Christian ArtContinue reading “My First Two Weeks in Rome”