Before studying abroad everyone talks about how you have culture shock and you get homesick. Once the excitement dies down, you begin to miss you’re home, family, friends, lifestyle. However, so far I feel great! Of course I miss my family and friends but it’s hard to miss home when you are constantly travelling or…
Category: Italy: ISA Rome
Amalfi Coast
Last weekend I went to the Amalfi coast, which was one of the places I wanted to go to the most when studying abroad. It was so exciting. We went to Capri, ,Positano, and Pompeii. My roommates and I decided to travel through Bus2Alps so that we did not have to plan every little detail…
Rome thus far
Ciao, since I forgot to post my pre departure I guess I feel the need to update people on whats been going on before arriving in Rome. I was visiting family in Ireland and England for a month before arriving in Rome. I was able to adjust to the time difference and change, and the…
Orientation, Classes, and How the Hell Do You Get to School…or Anywhere?
Buona Notte Miei Amici, I’m writing this as a bunch of us (roommate’s, ISA friends, and some resident student friends) are about to go out into town to celebrate a friend’s birthday. In this blog post I’ll let you know how my first few weeks have been. Firstly, ISA orientation began the first night you arrived…
Ciao Roma!
So far Rome has been unbelievable. It has definitely succeeded my expectations! It feels like I’ve been here months instead of weeks because of how much we’ve already done and seen! So far I’ve checked off the Trevi fountain, the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps and the Roman Forum off my list….
First week of classes
First week of classes is done! I guess I should say half week because I only have class Monday through Wednesday here. I also love all of the classes I am taking and everyone at the school is so nice. So far, I love everything about this place. I walk around and I literally cannot…
Advice to the Future AUR International Student!
Ciao mi amici! I am writing this post about 15 minutes before I leave for the airport (better late than never), and embark on a 4 month journey through the country of pizza, wine, and good times with some amazing people! I was hoping as my first blog post to help out anyone else who…
Thinking about Rome
It’s surreal to think that in two days I’ll be in ROME. An enchanting, old and historic city that’s full of beautiful surprises every turn. Now being so close to the departure date, I think about how I decided to go to Rome in the first place. My friends and I were eating at an…