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
Michelangelo’s Pieta I like history, psychology, biology, neuroscience, philosophy, and the humanities. I like thinking about religion, and art, and the ways of mankind, and I found myself perfectly suited to this place. When we went to the Vatican Museum we saw Michelangelo’s Pieta. We saw the Belvedere Torso. We saw tributes to Greek and … Continue reading Italy HS – Removal of the Ego by Karissa Barrera
Rome is a city that holds a lot of history. Looking back at our trip to Italy, I remember our last day at the University. I have to say, I got really attached to it. We had our final lunch at the cafeteria, and we went back to the hotel to get ready for the … Continue reading Italy HS – So much history! by Stephanie Lytle
This trip was absolutely amazing!!! It honestly was so much fun and life changing. From the university to walking around Rome we have all changed in some way or another. I feel we all come to think we love traveling and eating real Italian pizza. I also feel like we all came together in some … Continue reading Italy HS – I wish for everyone to experience something like this by Kaitlin Dement
Again, this experience has been so amazing and I am thankful and fully appreciative of all of this. The teachers and students have made this experience the best that it can be. After a long day of flying, the group got home. I already miss Italy but am glad to be home to see my … Continue reading Italy HS – Coming home by Corey Yeung
The Gallery of Maps The Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel were my favorite trips, by far. The museum was difficult to believe. The art in the Vatican are the pieces you read about and hear mentioned your entire life. The works are unintentionally drilled into your subconscious, living as computer screensavers and referenced in … Continue reading Italy HS – Feeling Small by Brae Elliott
Our final day in Rome covered all the areas in which our trip had been lacking. It was slow-paced, provided us with some time to explore on our own, and was completely relaxing after a whole week of sprinting around from tour site to tour site. We slept in, had breakfast, and enjoyed an easy … Continue reading Italy HS – I had an inexplicable feeling of connectedness with Rome by Karissa Barrera
What a relaxing day! We spent the day at the park and went to one of the tour guides hometown. At the park, I had a great time rowing boats (obviously needing practice) and walking around the park. I also got to do some more shopping near the hotel, getting some nifty shirts and souvenirs. … Continue reading Italy HS – I am appreciative and thankful for this trip by Corey Yeung
The last photo of St. Peter’s I snapped What a great last day to the trip! I am so sad that it’s all over because it was the most wonderful place I have ever been to and I got to spend it with a great group of people! We got to sleep in a little … Continue reading Italy HS – Tonight was the icing on the cake to a trip I will never forget! by Austin Oates
Florence was so much fun – it was one of my favorite days! We got to see such a pretty city. Everything had a Renaissance touch! We got to see the Santa Maria del Fiore! It was huge and absolutely mind blowing. Also the food was so good, I had one of my favorite meals. … Continue reading Italy HS – Florenceee!!!! by Kaitlin Dement