Spending our morning the park in Rome was one beautiful but sad thing. This was where I took the time and reflected on my experience in Rome. I had the chance to just sit and enjoy the fact that I was in Rome with my best friend, Austin. Spending the remainder of the evening in … Continue reading Italy HS – Bittersweet, Mainly Bitter, Ending by Lisa Nguyen
Arriving in Rome I still remember our very first day in Italy. It was around 6:00 in the morning, many of us had not slept on the plane and we immediately entered an airport that (if possible) seemed hotter than the air outside. But what did we have to complain about? Well, damaged luggage, a … Continue reading Italy HS – A Taste of Roma by Karissa Barrera
On the way to Italy for the first time. Looking back I’m sure I’m not the only who can say that this trip has changed me in one way or another. Through this trip, I discovered that when you go out of the country for the first time and get to experience a new culture … Continue reading Italy HS – Looking at the World for the First Time by Jessica Barthle
Villa Borghese All in all, I would have to say that the last day was my favorite. To choose a favorite day out of our trip is a pretty heavy task when one considers all that we did. I have seen so much culture, art, and architecture. I have been taken out of my element … Continue reading Italy HS – I have a different sense of who I am by Brae Elliott
Taking a Cruise on a Rowboat with Corey and Andre I personally believe that, despite all of the wonderful things we had seen previously, our last day in Rome was one of the best because it gave us the chance to finally sit back and take in everything around us. For the first time really, … Continue reading Italy HS – We came, we saw, and we conquered. by Jessica Barthle
I can’t believe how fast time has gone by! I’m sitting here studying for my final exam and can’t believe it’s all almost over.. I’ve had such a great time here! Espana is amazing, this entire experience has been amazing. I’m so glad I came along for the adventure. The teachers in Estudio Sempere are … Continue reading Spain – It's almost over by Krystal Wagner
This was the group in an area known as the Jewish Ghetto. This was taken before we went to the Great Synagogue of Rome. Listening to our guide talk about the history of Jews and the significance of the synagogue, it felt much bigger than me. Everything from visiting the museum to sitting in the … Continue reading Italy HS – A State of Awe by Lisa Nguyen
Well three weeks has come and gone and it’s almost time to say farewell to Salamanca. Packing is hard but saying goodbye is even harder. I have to say this trip has definitely been amazing! I have learned so much and seen so much too. I will miss seeing the Plaza Mayor lit up every … Continue reading Spain – Bitter sweetness by Arianne Pantin
Hola chicos! I cannot believe that our time in Spain is coming to an end already. These three weeks have flown by too fast. I love it here. I love how different it is than home. The buildings are so beautiful and there is so much history everywhere you look. It’s an amazing feeling to … Continue reading Spain – People here are focused on things other than working all day by Jeanine O’connell
Salamanca Spain is by far the most beautiful city I have been to yet. This city is like no other, the people here are so friendly and helpful. The details in the buildings are amazing and very beautiful. This experience has been amazing so far and I have learned a lot more then I would … Continue reading Spain – I learned a lot more than I would have in a classroom by Breann Hilton