At the beginning of my semester abroad I wrote about how I disliked the capitalist nature of America. I spoke about being work and money-hungry. What I didn’t realize is how much those values influenced me. I thought because I did not have the survival mentality of needing to find the job that secures…
Category: Italy: Trinity Rome
Blog Post 2
Throughout my time in Rome, I have faced many episodes of cultural confrontation. Sometimes these moments are small “oh this is different” episodes but sometimes it is something that continues to go against my cultural norm. This has been most often expressed to me through the differences in teaching techniques and general knowledge that Italians…
Blog Post 1
America is a capitalist country. Americans are born and bred to start looking for work from the moment they come into the world. People look at a newborn baby and wonder what career it will have, and then that said baby is asked for the first time what field they would like to enter around…
Final Blog Post from America
Such a hard time getting back from such a beautiful and unforgettable month abroad in Italy. It has been very painful to cut my experience abroad short. My perceptions of my identity from my first blog post haven’t changed, though. I still have my same mentality because I won’t let these drastic life and disappointing…
Almost a month in Italy!
I can’t believe it, almost a month living in Italy! Time really flies! Not even a month here though and so much has happened…everything has been going amazing; from the beautiful places I have visited, to amazing food, new people I have met, extremely interesting and engaging classes, and practicing my Italian! Not even a…
Pre-departure to Rome!
Everyone has different types of identities, and I believe that changes in our lives also change our identities. In my application to study abroad, I referred to myself as a young adult, women and a college student who is seeking to experience new things throughout college life and life ahead. Studying for a semester in…
Back To Real Life
While in Rome, I learned so many new things about who I am, and how my identity affects the way I live my life. Before leaving, I was nervous about being a woman in a city, but Rome was much safer than I thought it would be. I was never alone, and the locals were…
Goodbye Roma
Now that I am back in the States and have experienced family gatherings and American food, I am starting to spend more and more time reflecting on Rome and the encouragement and passion it gave me. While abroad, my main goal was to embrace growth and change within myself and around me. I was able…
Back in Orlando
I write this final blog with a heavy heart, as I am back in the states. Rome hooked itself deep into my soul and made me feel freer and more at home than I had in a while. I made so many friends in Rome, had an internship that was more satisfying and fulfilling than…
Thanksgiving in Rome
This past week was Thanksgiving week in the States. Everyone at home was traveling home and preparing for their family’s Thanksgiving meals. My family and friends were coming together to be thankful for one another and celebrate the holiday season, and I was here in Rome. Honestly, I was a little sad to miss my…