Meeting My New Host Family
Meeting My Italian Host Family: A Dream Come True Oh my gosh, you guys! I just had the most incredible experience ever—I met my Italian host family for the first time, and I can’t even describe how nervous and excited I was! Picture this: I’m standing at the airport,...
The First Step Is The Hardest
The night before I was going to fly out in the morning, I must have stayed up till 1:00am in the morning talking to my friends. I started crying a little because I was a scared of not knowing what to expect and I was going to miss my friends. So many thoughts running...
Why Travel Abroad and How It Will Transform You
From an early age I knew that travelling would be part of my life. I was around six months old when my Dad took me on an airplane for the first time, it seemed like I was traveling every year after that. Due to my Father’s job, we moved a few times from Atlanta, GA,...
Italian Consulate Visa Visit “Everything You Should Know”
When it comes to studying abroad you have to Prepare, Prepare, Prepare… First, I live in North Carolina and each state has an Italian Consulate that it is assigned to. I have included this below. So, My Mom and I had to fly to Philadelphia on Friday evening, get a...
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When In Rome…
Rome was founded in 753 B.C.E. by Romulus, its first king. In 509 B.C.E. Rome became a republic ruled by the Senate and the Roman people. During the 450 years of the Republic, Rome conquered the rest of Italy and then expanded into France, Spain, Turkey, North Africa,...
Embracing the Challenge: My Year Abroad in Italy
Ciao! As I dive into my senior year abroad in Italy, I find myself in a whirlwind of emotions. Here I am in Pavia, surrounded by breathtaking architecture, rich history, and delicious food, yet I often feel waves of homesickness wash over me. I miss my friends back in...
