Author: PLEWIS

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…

Thus far, living in Rome has been nothing short of amazing. The American University of Rome and the city have been incredibly welcoming to us students abroad. We are made to feel very comfortable in public spaces such as restaurants, and the Romans have a lot of patience (despite some of us having little to…

Next week my friends and I will embark on our trip to ISA, the American University of Rome. The preparation process has been long and tough (don’t even get me started on packing), but I am still beyond excited to land in Rome. I have studied abroad before. I know firsthand the extreme culture shocks…