Archive for September, 2015


First Impressions

First Impressions

September 8th, 2015

This past week I have learned one noteworthy thing about myself. I am a terrible packer. If there are terrible packers out there, I’m sorry but I may be the worst. I have, for lack of a better term, had the shocking surprise of finding out that most of everything I need to survive is […]


Benvenuti a Roma!

Benvenuti a Roma!

September 6th, 2015

Introduction So, just over a week ago, I boarded my first international flight, saw the following picture on my screen, and sat in disbelief as I realized I would be spending the next four months in Rome. I am still in disbelief. In the span of a week I have seen the Vatican, the Colosseum, […]


Week 1: Chicago to Rome

September 1st, 2015

A brief recap of the past week is in order, I think, since I’ve posted almost nothing on Facebook, clearly neglected this blog, and have barely even had time to journal for myself. The readers of this Honors Abroad blog are clamoring for news, I’m sure (they don’t give me access to the viewer stats for […]