- Olivia
- Iowa State University
- 2014 Summer
That's a wrap 07/07/14
I’ve been home now for about 24 hours, and the only feeling I have is denial. The last six weeks have been an absolute whirlwind with little sleep, and I still cannot believe it actually happened. I went to Europe, something so many people have never had the opportunity to do. I still think I […]
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- Olivia
- Iowa State University
- 2014 Summer
Ending with a BANG in Roma! 06/10/14
Although I have only been in Italy for a mere three weeks, it seems like a year. You are planning, laughing, and exploring with people you did not know a month ago. It is crazy! My final weekend in Roma was just that. Ending with the beautiful capital of Italy was just the cherry on […]
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- Olivia
- Iowa State University
- 2014 Summer
Moral of the story: Just do it! 06/09/14
Here, there and everywhere! I have been so busy talking about my exciting weekends, I forgot to mention how amazing simple week nights can be. I remember my first afternoon that I had “free” when I was in Italy. A group of friends and I had a few hours to study and finish our homework […]
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- Olivia
- Iowa State University
- 2014 Summer
Ocean, pool, balcony, Italy 06/03/14
Frustration. My immediate response when I found out our flight to Nice, France has been cancelled due to strikes by the corporate airlines. After hours of planning and deciding where we wanted to go, a simple email ruined all of our plans. It was Thursday morning. We had approximately four hours to create an entirely […]
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- Olivia
- Iowa State University
- 2014 Summer
Florence has awakened me! 05/28/14
Scrambling throughout my dorm, I quickly throw some clothes in a bag and ran out the door (packing is not my strong suit). I made it just in time to catch the bus to the train station. I could feel my energy level rise as I realized it was my first independent travel weekend. After […]
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- Olivia
- Iowa State University
- 2014 Summer
Around the mountain we go to Paderno del Grappa! 05/23/14
After a hectic flight, almost missing my connection in Paris, and realizing that my French and Italian language skills are almost non-existent; surprisingly, I made it to my home for the next four weeks, Paderno del Grappa! My first view of the village was a few spots of white, yellow and peach colored squares sitting […]
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- Olivia
- Iowa State University
- 2014 Summer
Italy. Seven days. 05/12/14
Italy. Seven days. The only way to make it seem real is to say it aloud. And when I do, I can’t stop smiling! I will be in Italy in seven days! It is what I have been looking forward to for months, but it was not until I started writing this blog that the […]
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