After studying abroad, I still believe, as I did before, that identity will influence the way you see the world. I think that I even might believe even more than I did before that it influences your perception and the way you embrace another culture. There were many kids in my program that would always…
Category: Italy: ISA Rome
Roma Is Homa
As the final weeks of study abroad come to an end, I suddenly feel a pang of sadness. Italy, in a mere 3 months, has become home. Quickly, I realized that I have learned more than what I could have ever dreamed of. I am now able to ask for directions and ingredients at the…
1 week left in Roma!
I have about one week left in Rome at the time of writing this blog post. This week for me has been all about studying and preparing for final exams, but also about going to my favorite spots in Rome for one last time and spending as much time as I can with the amazing…
Countdown Begins
As my time in Italy begins to end, I’ve begun to reflect on my time here, including what I’ll miss about Rome and why I’m still looking forward to going back home. With only 5 more days left in Italy, I must say that the countdown has been bittersweet. Although I am so excited to…
Fall Break!
For fall break we traveled to Budapest, Prague, Vienna, and Krakow. In Budapest, we saw this amazing Parliament building, went on a night boat tour, ate the best guacamole I’ve ever had, “biked” in the bike lane, and went to a fun ruin bar. While we were there it was pretty rainy, but we walked…
The Last Few Days
There are only 18 days left of my time in Rome. I am pretty unsure how this is the case, but as my time in ending I am making sure to appreciate every day more than the last. It is hard to believe it is coming to an end because I still have a trip…
Travel Essentials?
Halfway through my semester abroad I’ve come to the realization that there are a small number of things that are crucial to one’s survival. While it’s not the material nor the substantial, it consists more of the interpersonal. Adaptability has become the core concept of my identity abroad. As I grow more comfortable in Roman…
What Traveling Has Taught Me
I am typing this blog post on the plane on my way to Budapest. We have fall break this week where my friends and I will be seeing Budapest, Prague, Vienna, and Poland. We had midterms last week and I am thrilled to finally be able to have a full week of traveling. Though we…
Rome Post 3!
Rome truly is spectacular and better than I could have ever imagined! I could literally talk about my love for Rome for hours. The food, the amazing wine, the amazing people (both locals and Americans), and the vibrant nightlife and vibe at night are all things I wish I could experience for the rest of…
Half-way!
What a whirlwind it has been the past few weeks. It has been full of lots of travel and midterms. Since I last wrote for my blog posts we have been to Naples, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Procida, Ischia, Venice, and London. There hasn’t been a place I haven’t liked. My favorites so far have been…