Category: Italy: ISA Rome

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

Ciao! These past two months in Rome have been the best months of my life! Rome is insanely beautiful and exciting. I have really gotten to know the city very well and have become a master at using the rather unorganized public transportation system here. But what really excites me the most is the crazy…

I can’t emphasize the importance of good friends and an open mind enough.  I had a tough first few weeks adjusting to Rome, mainly because I missed all my amazing friends and family back home and at Rollins.  However, I realized a big reason was because I hadn’t found “my people” while abroad, which made…

Ciao! From the land of Panini’s and Lavender gelato (Yes, it’s delicious and not weird)!!! As I sit here typing this second post, I can’t help but think of how far I have come from that first pre-departure blog. Upon landing in Italy, I was quickly faced with scenarios that took me out of my…