Today we went to the Jewish ghetto and I have to admit this was one of my favorite parts of the trip. The area was really cool, the buildings were literally right next to each other. They were so close you could almost touch two building on the opposite ends of each other. Everything looked … Continue reading Buildings so close that they might as well all be one. by Christian Bean
After many nights of sleeping in what felt like an ice box, I finally had a great night sleep once we figured out we had set the air conditioning to the snow flake setting. Today in class, we discussed the topic of genocide. It was actually very interesting to hear the details of genocides that … Continue reading How Can We Be Learning So Much In Such A Little Time? by Mikayla Bridges
Hallo! Today we went to Odense Dyrehospital and we were very impressed with the size, efficiency, and cleanliness of the clinic. They board katte, but not hunde. They have many specialists including an oncologist, dermatologist, physical therapist, periodontist, orthopedic surgeon and internal medicine. I’m very impressed with the clinics here and how many physical therapy/rehabilitation … Continue reading Idag var en god dag 🙂 by Casey Kiernan
We all have finally arrived and have completed our first full day of class. A great home away from home with new our families. Many new adventures, memories, experiences to come. Hasta luego!
Woke up quick at about noon, just thought that I had to Estudio Sempere soon. Gotta get dressed before the day begins Before Nayely starts naggin “Venga chicos! Salen!” Stepped outside and I almost went blind Young españos on the block spinning tops with twine Ran in the house to grab my keys Forget them … Continue reading Los Chicos en la Calle by Constantine Dhonau
SPC Collegiate and Dual enrollment students have landed in Roma, Italia. After an arduous 10 hour flight and arrival in Rome at 7:30 AM, the students hit the ground running (because we couldn’t check into our hotel yet!) with our first tour of St. Peter’s Square to hear Pope Francesco’s Sunday address to the cheering … Continue reading HS School Trip Invades Rome!!! by John Hesting
Today wasn’t as exciting as the days before. It was definitely exciting, just not as much as seeing the Coliseum or climbing the Basilica. We went to the United States Embassy of the Holy See. It was really quite interesting although I don’t remember much. We took a bus across the city, past the Coliseum … Continue reading On the fourth day of Italy~ by Benjamin Cheaney
Today we went to the U.S.A embassy in the Vatican. That was an interesting experience, I was always curious on what type of diplomatic issues we discuss with the Vatican. To start the U.S.A embassy was really nice; it was simple which made it pretty. The staff was really nice and patient with us and … Continue reading That's nice and all but where is your favorite Gelato place? by Christian Bean
It is now Wednesday, this morning we had our third class of the trip. As we did yesterday, each of us acted as a country and spoke upon their behalf when it comes to drugs/drug trafficking and how that affects international relations. Also, we discussed how certain drug trafficking affects foreign policy. In addition, we … Continue reading Even Diplomats Love Gelato! by Cheyenne Lake