It has officially been over 8 weeks since I arrived for my study abroad in Italy. One thing that I for sure have noticed is how quick time flies (not just for me, but all those studying abroad with me as well) and how you don’t notice until you look back and remember that it…
Category: Italy: ISA Rome
Blog Post #1
When I think of American culture, I mainly think of the American dream. Being abroad, it was surprising to me to see how others view America essentially as a pot of gold. They view it as the land of opportunities. This is mainly because of the vast amount of money to go around the country….
Looking within the U.S to Better Understand Rome
An aspect of US culture is overconsumption. In many different aspects the United States has a tendency to over serve or consume. When it comes to meals our portions are large and it is common to find buffets, all you can eat and deals on maximizing the amount of food you get. This is also…
Preparing to Study Abroad in Rome!
Preparing for departure to live in a never-visited and different country has produced mixed emotions– excitement and curiosity mainly. Will I understand the language? Will it be too hot? Will I like it? How are the people? Is the food as good as they say?.. these are all questions that have overwhelmed me moments before…
Been Home for a Month
I’ve been home in St. Louis for a month and I’m bored. I miss Rome and everything it had to offer. I even miss the grueling 20 minute walk/hike up to school. I would honestly take it over just staying in bed and zooming into my classes. This has definitely been an interesting semester, I…
Rome, I miss you!
I would have never imagined that my study abroad experience would end the way it did. For a while we would hear about the virus yet we all felt so disconnected from it, concerned yet unbothered. It was in China we thought, so there really is not much to be worried about. Boy were we…
On Leaving My New Home and Family
On February 29th, 2020, I woke up in my Airbnb alone in Naples. I had arrived yesterday and had seen quite a lot of the city before returning to my accommodations in the heart of the Historic District. It was my first real solo trip. I’ve been traveling alone to New York and Washington DC…
One last ciao!
It’s crazy how life can change so much in such a short period of time. I got to Rome, and my life changed so quickly. Then because of a quick change, I had to leave. Everything that I lived in Italy I know that I will carry forever in my heart and memories. I am…
Ciao ciao
Ah yes, the time has come for the final blog post. Unfortunately, it’s come much sooner than we all expected due to COVID-19. Still, my time abroad has added value to my life, and I’m thankful for the time I had. Reading back on my original post, I realize some things were as I expected,…
Rome, I’ll Be Back… I Promise
I can say, without a doubt in my mind, that I had the best time in Rome, Italy. It got cut super short and although I was only there for a month and a half, I had the best experience I would have loved to try more food, see more soccer games, visit more places,…