Europe
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As I sat on the plane to Italy I thought about all the things I had done to prepare for my summer in Europe. From getting medications and insurance to spending time with family and friends, it all seemed like a world away even though it occupied most of my time before this trip. For…
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When I think about my study abroad experience, I think about Rome. The fourth day of the Art and Gardens Grand Tour, our second day in Rome, was one of the most eventful and memorable days of my life. It began with a class walk and lecture from the hotel to the Piazza del Popolo,…
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Departure day crept up on me! With finals ending just a few days before we left, I hardly had any time to decide what to pack so I hope I have everything I need! I am so excited to visit all the places on our itinerary- 5 countries in only 18 days! I am still…
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My trip to Cortona, Italy was not only my first UGA study abroad trip, it was also my first time going abroad in general. Before this trip, it had been 8+ years since I had even been on an airplane, and I have never flown for more than two hours at a time. To say…
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My viticulture/enology class began our first full day in Cortona. The lectures in the class were all interesting and, for the most part, easy to follow. The bulk of the first week focused on the plants themselves and the diseases they faced. As a pathology major, this section interested me the most. However, after the…
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My time in Italy was incredible. I believe that during the course of this trip, I developed a lot as an individual. Before I left for Italy, I was hesitant to do things on my own and experience new things. In Italy, everything was new. I quickly learned that doing new things (with people and…
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As happy I am to be back home, a small part of my heart still remains in Italy. I already miss the food, culture, and knowing around every corner there is a new piece of art and history to be discovered. But here is where my closest friends and family reside, and honestly could not…