When studying abroad, I was surprised by how slow-paced the lifestyle in Italy was. Whether it was going up to pay for the check or trying to go into a certain store during “riposo”, an early afternoon break for shops, the average person lived a more relaxed and conscious life. People took pride in seeing…
Category: Italy: ISA Rome
Final Blog Post
Traveling to Rome was an unforgettable experience. With any experience comes hard adjustments and since this was my first time traveling anywhere I definitely faced some challenges. There were aspects in my host country that I was not used to and had to adjust to very quickly. A big adjustment for me was the sense…
Final Blog
After being home for a while now, it has given me time to reflect on my experience abroad in Italy. To say the least, it was an incredible time and I was very thankful for the opportunity to go. While in Italy, I got to visit 5 different countries and a bunch of different cities…
Final Blog Post
Jacob Lubner Final Blog Post During my time in Italy, I had the ability to experience a whole new culture. I enjoyed learning about the Italian language and people. However, there were some confusing moments. One time I was very confused was my first-time ordering coffee. The coffee shop culture is very well known across…
Final Thoughts of Rome
Studying abroad in Italy has taught me so much about myself and the Italian culture and it is very interesting to do a final evaluation of my experience and the things I’ve gained overall in the past four months. This has truly been one of the most influential experiences of my life and is so…
Final Blog Post.
Studying abroad in Italy was one of the most enriching and eye-opening experiences of my life. Not only did I have the opportunity to immerse myself in a new culture and learn about its history and traditions, but I also gained a deeper understanding of cultural differences and how they can shape our perspectives and…
Final Blog Post – American University of Rome
Now that I have been home for about two weeks, I’ve had adequate time to reflect on my abroad experience through ISA at The American University of Rome. It was a four-month experience that ended up feeling like a couple weeks. I made some of the best memories I have and did things that very…
Final Blog Post: ISA Rome
I have been at home for a couple of weeks now. I will forever remember my time abroad Italy. There were many moment where I had doubted myself and questioning myself on why I decided to do this in the first place. However, I am entirely grateful that I was able to do this experience….
Final Blog Post: ISA Rome
Since arriving back in Louisville a week and a half ago, I have started to reminisce on my incredible semester in Rome. The past four months have for sure been filled with many ups and downs but I would not have traded it for the world and would do it again in a heartbeat. There…