Category: Italy: ISA Rome

After spending 50 days here, we have hit the half way marker. I can say that I’ve definitely gotten a full view of Rome since I’ve spent a lot of my time here. I already know when I get back to the United States, I’m going to miss having access to fresh and cheap pasta…

How has it already been over a month since leaving my small town in New Jersey to come to the amazing Rome, Italy. Rome has surprised me in so many ways and I feel I have achieved so much since being here. At first the culture shock was real, I was confused on how to…

Ciao a tutti! It has been more than a month that I’ve been in Rome and honestly I already feel like I am part of the city. I had no problems adapting to the different culture and I’ve even started to embrace it. I have to say that I was very fortunate to be placed with…

Ciao! I have finished up my first full month here in Rome, Italy, and it’s been amazing. This is my second study abroad, so I had a very clear idea of what to expect when going to a foreign country. Although, Rome is very different from Spain in many good ways. I connect more with…

I have officially been in Rome for over a month. It has been such an incredible experience. We have our own flat in Monteverde. It is a little bit of a hike uphill to school, but sometimes packing into a public bus is worth it. Everything is very close or easily accessible. People are very…

My name is Lily Goodlive, and I am heading into my senior year. I am majoring in International Business and minors in economics and Spanish. I am very excited to spend another semester abroad! I am currently sitting at the airport waiting to board my flight to Rome. I spent the fall semester of 2016…

Today starts the long journey from Florida to Roma. I will be in Rome until December 15, so a little over 100 days. This will be my second study abroad program that I’ve done, so I am not nervous about going over seas again. Prior to this study abroad, I went last fall semester in…

As I am closely approaching my semester abroad in Rome, I am filled with emotions! I am so grateful for this new adventure ahead of me and cannot wait to make memories of a life time in such an amazing City. I have set some goals for myself that I want to achieve after coming…

Ciao a tutti, Currently I am 13 days away from starting my study abroad experience in Rome and I have to say I’m feeling very anxious. Ever since I was a kid I’ve been obsessed with Italy. I can’t describe it but I’ve always felt drawn to the Italian culture and now I will be…

Saying goodbye to Rome and all the new friends I’ve made here is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Coming here in the first place was also one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I’m going to miss everything about this place. The food, the people, the culture, the buildings, the fountains,…