Today we learned about Buddhism- or about as much as one can learn about Buddhism in half an hour… We listened to the story of how Siddhartha Gautama reached enlightenment. We learned about the basic structure and principles of Buddhism, of desire and the self. And finally, we had an excellent conversation about only experiencing … Continue reading Italy HS – Lessons From Buddhism by Karissa Barrera
Castel Sant’Angelo Rome thus far is so surreal. Every moment feels like you are walking into one of your daydreams. Not even the mundane experience of grocery shopping is similar to the way it is done in America. There are so many things to look at in the stores; colorful labels grab your attention from … Continue reading Italy HS – A place that brings people together by Brae Elliott
Pontificia Università Urbaniana cafeteria Our third day began with another day in class. We learned about Judaism World, and Foreign Policy in International Relations (we also continued to work on our drafts for our model UN solution proposals). After class, we ate at the university cafeteria. We finally had time for rest today. Two hours … Continue reading Italy HS – Words cannot describe the overwhelming feeling by Stephanie Lytle
The outside of the Sistine Chapel. After getting comfortable and getting some sleep we all have learned to love Italy! It is so beautiful and everything is absolutely amazing!!! Today we went and saw the Vatican Museum and witnessed the incredible Sistine Chapel! We learned that the legendary photo with the two fingers touching is … Continue reading Italy HS – We all have learned to love Italy by Kaitlin Dement
What else can I say besides that Italy is getting better and better as the days progress! We had a more relaxing day with one tour to do. First we went to the University, taking in the views during our walks even more, and learned about Judaism. We also continued our United Nations Model, furthering … Continue reading Italy HS – Day 3 by Corey Yeung
Compared to the first two days we spent in Rome, Wednesday turned out to be much more relaxed and fulfilling. After another lesson at the University on Judaism, and more debating in International Relations, we walked with out tour guide, Jill, to the Vatican Museum. It was astonishing really just how much art the Vatican … Continue reading Italy HS – A Change of Perspective by Jessica Barthle
Today was another great day. We had our last day at the University, learning about Hinduism, discussing international topics and continuing to work on the United Nations Model. We said our farewells to the University and departed with a group picture. Later on, we went to the Jewish Ghetto where we learned about the facts … Continue reading Italy HS – I am in Rome! by Corey Yeung
Waking up in the morning to a chocolate/nutella croissant is new, stimulating my taste buds. That was a great start to a spectacular day. We first went to the University that has a view that could be put as a pictorial postcard to send to family and friends. The Castel Sant’ Angelo was next where … Continue reading Italy HS – Day 2 by Corey Yeung
Today was one of the days I was definitely looking most forward to. The opportunity to see one of the greatest works done by one of the greatest artists that ever lived was amazing! When I stepped foot into the Sistine Chapel it was everything I hoped it would be! Though there are multiple other … Continue reading Italy HS – The Sistine Chapel by Austin Oates
Our first day in class in Rome! Our second day in Rome began with our first (or fifth, depending on how you look at it) day of class. We began by learning about some of the lesser-known details of Christianity which was both unexpected and welcome. In International Relations we separated into our UN groups … Continue reading Italy HS – Human Achievement by Karissa Barrera