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 trip thus far, I am both overjoyed to have embarked upon this trip and learned of its teachings, yet am saddened that it will soon come to close.  I’ve had the fortune of being a part of Professor Wolter’s course, with both the tutelage of him and our guide Ms. Verlin.

It has been incredible to not only learn of such fascinating cultural and historical aspects over the ages, but see the remains and fruit of that history and culture before my own two eyes, in front of my own two feet.  Being a student who wished he could see his class’s teachings first hand, this trip has brought the experience and knowledge of lessons taught to life.  I look forward to my last full day in Italy and hope to return the wonderful country again in the future, eager to learn all the more.

Sincerely,

Michael D. Gruber