- University of Iowa
- 2024 Spring
Best Food Ever! 04/12/24
Last week, my friends and I went to Bassano a couple of days ago and asked for a table at a restaurant. “We can get you a table,” the hostess responded. “But only for three hours. Is that okay?” Americans have no trouble eating quickly, so we nodded and sat down. But it got me […]
- Jessica
- University of Connecticut
- 2024 Spring
Blink and You’ll Miss It 04/06/24
The phrase “Time flies when you’re having fun” has never been more applicable in my life than it is regarding my semester abroad. With the semester winding down, each passing day is just a reminder that this whirlwind experience is almost over. It’s honestly difficult for me to fathom how much time I’ve already spent […]
- University of Iowa
- 2024 Spring
Getting From A to B 03/26/24
I am going to miss so many things about Europe when I leave to go back to the States. I will be reminiscing on the memories I have made here for years to come, constantly picturing the sights, the cities, the art, and the nature I have gotten to experience. Surprisingly, Europe’s transportation is also […]
- Julia
- Berry College
- 2024 Spring
A Spring Break to Remember 03/23/24
Traveling to four countries in ten days may sound crazy but I made it work and loved every second of it. Where did I go? What did I do? What was my favorite place? All are great questions, and I am delighted to let you know about my amazing experience from spring break! Stop 1: […]
- University of Iowa
- 2024 Spring
Souvenirs 03/22/24
When I was little, I was a bit of a hoarder. I took great pride in my button and quarter collections and would quickly grow quite attached to birthday cards, bracelets I had overgrown, and Happy Meal toys. On summer evenings, after hours of playing in the summer heat, I would dump the pockets of […]
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- Jessica
- University of Connecticut
- 2024 Spring
Roaming Around Rome 03/21/24
I think there are likely a lot of people out there who have once dreamed of one day getting to visit one of Italy’s most famous cities. Of walking by the Colosseum and wandering through the Roman Forum. Of sitting by the Trevi Fountain in the morning when the air is warm and the sun […]
- Julia
- Berry College
- 2024 Spring
New Friends and Cultural Understanding 03/18/24
Time flies when you’re having fun! This statement is truer than it seems, and I cannot believe I have been in Italy for half the semester already. Needless to say, as we reach the height of the semester, these recent weeks have been very fun for everyone with spring break planning and new friendships developed […]
- Jessica
- University of Connecticut
- 2024 Spring
Halfway There 03/12/24
The past three weeks here in Italy have been a whirlwind of excitement, stress, and a whole lot of chaos. These three words can accurately describe studying abroad as a whole, but they are particularly precise when it comes to describing midterms and spring break. Two weeks ago, we entered the dreaded midway point of […]
- Berry College
- 2024 Spring
Essays & Midterms & Spring Break Oh My! 03/01/24
Time has been flying by here in Paderno! Other than being in class, the past two weeks have been filled with studying for midterms, planning spring break travels, writing a couple of essays, and spending time with friends either at one of the local caffés or at the local pizzeria Al Sole. My friends and […]
- Julia
- Berry College
- 2024 Spring
Lessons in London 02/19/24
Ciao! I am pleased to say that my first big travel weekend was a success. I went to London, and I can confidently say I loved the city. Everything was breathtaking from the food to the history and architecture. As much as I loved traveling to London, it was not all smooth sailing and needless […]
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