Today was an interesting day. The streets are so beautiful. I just love walking and walking here. For lunch, I had Prosciutto e Melone. It was the first time I had eaten it and it was delicious! The melon was juicy and tasty, and the ham was very flavorful as well. I am going to … Continue reading Staying Positive by Cassidy Slockett
Class was interesting today: not my favorite to debate on issues which have no solution. We debated on abortion, gun control, and Hilary Clinton. For lunch, I had a chicken dish with carrots. After lunch, we went back to the hotel for a moment before going out shopping for the day. I am not much … Continue reading A Night at the Museum by Cassidy Slockett
Second week has flown by. Sad to think we have less than 7 days left in this beautiful country. So, here are some tips for students going to Study Abroad, make sure you bring COMFORTABLE walking shoes, this is because you do A LOT of walking. I have enjoyed walking around the city! Drinks lots … Continue reading Only one week remaining in beautiful Spain 🙁 by SARAH Trinh
We had an awesome time on our trip. I have learned so much on this trip, I can’t wait to share it with my fellow classmates. As previously mentioned, my trip detoured to Norway. The country is absolutely beautiful. I was able to see the famous Norwegian ships that travel all around the world. The … Continue reading Back to America! by Desiree Grych
I can’t say that I want to go home in the slightest, but some downtime would be perfect! Today we are headed to the United States Embassy of the Holy See (the Vatican). For lunch , I had a tuna salad with real tuna, not the canned junk, along with beans, carrots, and celery in … Continue reading Embassy of the Holy See by Cassidy Slockett
After breakfast, we talked about international relations at school and headed back to the hotel for a few minutes to put school stuff away before entering the Vatican. It was a bit of a line to get inside Saint Peter’s Basilica. We started climbing… 551 stairs. Luckily for me, it wasn’t too bad because I’m … Continue reading Worth the View… by Cassidy Slockett
Week two is coming to an end. A day trip to Segovia via bus. On the ride we all chat it up and swop out sandwiches from our Mamas like grade/middle school. It makes you feel young and reminisce the younger days, though for some of our group it’s much more recent then others. We … Continue reading An update from Spain by Melissa Rose
Today was a busy day; incredibly busy. The day started off with a nice cup of English tea and some yogurt. We then boarded the bus and went to the Train Station. It was my first time on a bullet train, and I was surprised. Our average speed was 243 km/h. The most unpleasant part … Continue reading Firenze! by Cassidy Slockett
Class was interesting. The University was a long hike to get to. I didn’t mind because it is perfect outside. No humidity and a slight breeze. It feels like 70 degrees outside. We had a great discussion on religion and opinions about religion. I had a great time and afterward, we headed to the cafeteria … Continue reading Rome: The Eternal City by Cassidy Slockett
Segovia and Avila are two towns within a few hours of Salamanca. They are both rich with history and phenomenal monuments. Salamanca has been such a great city to attend school daily and visit the cathedrals, plaza and shops. The smaller towns outside are worth the trip. We visited the famous Spanish castle, Alcazar de … Continue reading Segovia y Avila by Jaclyn Jardine