January: Opening Doors

Alex Cherry February 1, 2017

When one door closes, two others open. Sometimes things fall easily into their right places. Let’s start with some feelings: This experience has been more natural and easy so far than I could have ever imagined. It seems that all troubles, struggles… More

One Week in Rome

Ali Barzyk January 30, 2017

My experience in Rome so far has been overwhelming, beautiful, exciting, and relaxing. After almost a week of getting my bearings and understanding the town around my apartment, I am amazed by how low-stress and relaxed the lifestyle is. Those who know… More

To Rome With Love

Ali Barzyk January 26, 2017

Ciao! Welcome to my study abroad blog, where I will be sharing and reflecting on my experiences throughout the semester. As I take my first-ever trip across the pond, I am filled with excited nerves. I can't wait to settle into Rome, Italy and begin… More

Convergence / Divergence

Alex Cherry January 17, 2017

Bottleneck: A term for a place where the size of some sort of vessel reduces drastically, only letting through a few small particles, rather than the full system of floating debris that occupied the larger previous space. Beginning a journey in another… More

The 100th Day

Bridget Michael December 7, 2016

I’m now in the last two weeks of my Semester Internship in Rome, and what a feeling it is. To say I’ve lived in Rome for 100 days is definitely an accomplishment worthy of putting on my gravestone. It’s in these last days here I am beginning to reflect… More

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