On day three we began our day again by going to classes at the Vatican university. This time we found our classroom with ease. In class we talked about the religions in India including Hinduism and Buddhism. We also talked about the impacts of the military, force, and terrorism have in international relations and what … Continue reading Eastern Religions, the Pantheon, and the International Relations of Soccer by Cole Walters →

The first day in Italy for us was somewhat extreme. After getting off an 8 hour flight we rushed out of the airport to get to the hotel and eat dinner. Once finished we walked to The Vatican and toured St.Peters Basilica, attending mass and walking to the very top floor. Then we came back … Continue reading Learning About the Flexible Borders Between Italy and The Vatican by Jacob Ward →

Today may be the pinnacle of my teaching career. Class was held in St. Peter’s at the Vatican. We merged with crowds of thousands from all over the world. We watched the Pope bless children and the sick, then drive past the crowds. We actually were within 10 or so feet of him at one … Continue reading The Pope was my guest speaker! by Brandy Stark →

So again, I’m gonna make this short and sweet because I got behind in my posts and want to do as many updates as humanly possible. Today we went to the Pantheon,  to see the architecture and stuff. I definitely wasn’t as amazed as when we went to the Basilica, but amazed nonetheless. I think … Continue reading Visiting the Pantheon in Rome! by Relynn Capra →

Today was yet another magnificent day in the life of an Italian: I woke up and actually began my coffee habit! I had a few sips to wake me up, not enough to actually finish an entire cup (tazza), but enough to keep me awake and engaged in class. World Religions and International Relations passed … Continue reading Studying in Rome: The Bucket List by Sara-Kay West →

For our third official day in the beautiful Rome, the Dodge Challenger and I didn’t waste a second; as if any of us would allow that! I’ll start off with this morning…and I mean the wee hours of the morning. One of my roommates and I winded up staying up (accidentally) until 4:00 a.m. I then … Continue reading Dodge Challenger’s Big Italy Adventure: Practically Italian by Eritha Cainion →

  Today we went to see Trevi fountain and the Parthenon and a few other sights (mostly fountains). Unfortunately when we got to the Trevi fountain it was closed so they could do some work on it. The Parthenon is huge and feels huge, unlike with St. Peter’s dome where I knew it was huge, … Continue reading Exploring Italian monuments in Rome by Austin Hart →

Today, we did so much that I can hardly remember it. After class, we went to a bakery for lunch, and then most of us made our way to the market to pick up various — mostly extremely unfamiliar — things. I really like just walking through the streets here. It’s easier to accept the … Continue reading Walking, history, more walking, soccer. by Sydney Merritt →

This trip to Italy is a big step out of my comfort zone. Before now, I’d never set foot on a plane; imagine my excitement (terror). Stepping onto my first plane, my body almost went into shock. I couldn’t stop my limbs from trembling. I took my seat next to the window, with a view … Continue reading Dodge Challenger’s Big Italy Adventure: The First Encounter by Eritha Cainion →