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The trip to Italy was one of the most stimulating, educational, and fun ventures I have experienced in my life. Going to another country is such an enriching experience and really shows you new perspectives and ways of life that you might\u2019ve never even thought of before. I made many new friends with the people on the trip, I had been worried about not knowing many of them, but it wasn’t an issue because everyone was so great! <\/p>\n\n\n

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The food was amazing (especially the gelato), and the people there were very interesting to talk to. One of my favorite parts was how different and good-looking the architecture was. In both Rome and Florence, the buildings all had an otherworldly presence in my eyes. They were all so unique and interesting to view and walk into, especially the churches and museums. Even with all the beautiful artworks inside I still found myself staring at the arches and ceilings, wondering why the buildings back home all didn\u2019t look this amazing. However, a downside of staring at the architecture all the time was that I found myself a bit lost when I decided to listen to the tour guide again, but I\u2019m still glad I got many opportunities to appreciate the beauty of Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Another big part of going to Italy, or another country in general, is experiencing their cuisine. I learned a lot about how they make their food and how different it tastes from \u201cItalian\u201d dishes in the United States. A word of warning though, the pasta dishes they have there are very deceiving, looking at them one might think it wouldn\u2019t be that difficult to finish a meal and then the next thing you know you\u2019re full halfway through eating it. Despite that everything looked and tasted amazing, even if I wasn\u2019t hungry, I still tried because it was all great. After arriving home, aside from the incredible drowsiness and our garage door having fallen off, I felt a sense of accomplishment and improved understanding from the trip. Studying abroad helps a lot with expanding one\u2019s horizons and to form new appreciation for the differences in culture, and as a plus it\u2019s really fun and enjoyable!
\u2013 Daniel, SPC Italy (High School) Study Abroad Program, March 2024<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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