Studying abroad in Italy has been my dream for typically as long as I can remember. Whether it be the fact that my bedroom at home reflects a “subtle” tribute to all things Italian, or the immense pride I take from being an Italian-American, Italian Culture has fueled many of the steps I have taken …
Hey guys. I’m super excited to be blogging to LUC this semester. To fill you in right quick, I was at the John Felice Rome Center last semester (Spring of 2012) so this is my round 2. Last semester was unbelievably amazing but the time flew by so I feel extremely lucky that I get …
After being in Rome for only a little over 24 hours, I began to notice how different people have treated me, since this is my first time being in Italy alone. Firstly, today I had three…yes, three Italian people ask me for directions! HA! All I could think was ” Do I really look like …
After waiting and waiting I was finally at the boarding gate in Detroit standing in line for Flight 189 to Beijing. The announcer kept switching back and forth between English and Mandarin Chinese, “We would please like to ask someone to switch to another flight. We will offer a full voucher.” The plane was overbooked …
International Travel My travel time to Ho Chi Minh was 26 hours. As much as I prepared mentally, I could never be physically prepared for the longest trip I have ever taken. Who knew sitting could be difficult? I have never pulled an all-nighter for school, but I imagine I would have felt just as …
Ciao, readers! Mary Mantia here, on the eve of my journey to Rome! As the hours race by I’m getting more and more excited (and nervous!) about studying abroad for the semester. I can’t believe that after 2 years of waiting it’s finally here! This time Wednesday I’ll be in Rome! It’s all very exciting …
I am a serious breakfast lover. I love cereal, I love french toast, I really love breakfast. But as I have found out in my few days in Vietnam, I actually love american breakfast. Breakfast in Vietnam is, well, a little different. My first day here I woke up bright and early (thanks jet-lag) and walked …
“You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Christopher Columbus I myself have never crossed the Atlantic ocean, the same was true for Christopher Columbus in 1492. While sitting in the cold AC of the Philly International Airport I wonder what is truly out there …
…and also extremely humid. At least, it is here in the fabulous city of Roma! After the ~32 hour day yesterday, which included two planes, three buses, and one misadventure getting lost downtown for a couple hours, I think it is safe to say that I am finally gathering my bearings in Italy. Or at …
My first week has passed in Vietnam. I have come to realize there is so much to share already, but so few words. In sum, I will say that I am happy. Part of this happiness comes from our roommates and I would like to dedicate this post to sharing a way in which I …