Golden rays of sunlight shone over the lush foliage of the Tuscan countryside. The strong aroma of coffee and fresh, mountain air moved throughout the crowded streets, floating on chilly breezes. Sporadic showers fell on the centuries-old, stone staircases and Renaissance-styled buildings, wrapping them in a polished glow. Every element reflected the beautiful Italian culture … Continue reading Italy: This trip changed my life and opened my eyes to the limitless beauty that surrounds us all →

Having never traveled outside the United States, and seldom within the country itself, I’ve found this study abroad experience to be all and more than I expected.   Without the experience of being abroad, I was first unsure of what I might find in a study abroad program.  However, having completed eight days in my class’s … Continue reading A Study Abroad: A Bringing to Life of Lessons Learned →

If you’re reading this blog, you’re a person of curiosity. If you’re like me, you like history… a lot. You also like to travel, study for the thrill of learning, meet new species of people, think about the world, and all-in-all… just plain take in life for the sake of stopping to admire the wonderful … Continue reading Sacrifices of The Past: Rome, Religion, and a Journey to Worlds Lost in Time →

Today was the first time that I’ve ever been to a monastery. It is actually a pretty big complex, and apparently the Dominican friars still live there. I wasn’t expecting there to be see so much art throughout the corridors of the building. The frescoes were on the walls of the hallways and also inside … Continue reading Florence: Piety and Palatine Art →

Today was a success! Veni Vidi Vici – We came, we saw, we conquered 🙂 One of the first stops that we made was at the Roman Forum. This area made me feel at home and at peace. As our tour guide Molly gave us information about this area I felt an overwhelming sense of … Continue reading The Eternal City – Roma →