The Grand Tour: Art and Gardens
Gain appreciation for the art, literature, history, politics, economics, religion, and topography that shaped the art and gardens of The Grand Tour sites. Influenced by the experiences and legacy of visitors to Italy and France over the centuries, students will write travelogues inspired by their own Grand Tour.
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If you are interested in a study abroad trip, specifically The Grand Tour, here are a few tips! First off, pack light. Bring layering items. When we arrived in Rome, it was pretty warm outside. By the time we made it to Ireland, it was pretty chilly outside. So pack the necessities for all weather…
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I know many people are quite nervous about the language difference when studying abroad. Even though I have taken both French and Italian, I was also still nervous about going to those countries. However, much to my suprise, pretty much everyone spoke English to some extent. That being said, many do appreciate and will be…
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This summer, I travelled to seven countries in Europe: Italy, France, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland. Surprisingly, the countries I loved the most were the countries where I couldn’t easily speak English. I’ve been studying Spanish for years and was ready to use it since romance languages are very similar. I had a true…
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If you don’t want to make the same mistake I did, adjust your budget. Whatever you think is “enough” for food, if you can, bring more. Get a summer job and save up if you can. Whatever you need to do because my oh my. If I could go back to Europe, I would have…
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Each time Dr. Smalley gave us free time in a city, me and my friends seemed to get lost. However, in Rome, I got lost all on my own. It was our first full day in Rome and Dr. Smalley let us have some free time in the afternoon to explore the city on our…
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People who travel frequently often say they are living out of their suitcase. The Arts and Gardens Tour of Europe gave new meaning to this phrase. The trip was intensive, traveling over five countries in under three weeks. With just one large bag and a carry-on, you must be very selective in what you want…
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When I signed up for this trip, I was so incredibly excited and thankful for this opportunity. I never in a million years thought I would be able to visit 5 countries in 3 weeks at age 20. However, I was a little nervous because I had never flown on my own…. let alone traveled…
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I have dreamed of going to the United Kingdom all of my life. When I was about twelve, I redecorated my room at home in UK decor. I had framed pictures of Big Ben and the Tower Bridge. I had a Union Jack flag rug, a red telephone booth bank, and numerous other items filled…
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I am, by definition, an introvert. I would rather be by myself than with a group of people any day of the week. In high school, I had my set group of friends, but spent most of my time studying, alone. When I decided to attend UGA, my mother thought it would be a great…
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Becoming the first person in my family to attend college was an incredible accomplishment for me in 2015. Amongst the stress of learning about credit hours and dining plans, I never considered the possibility of studying abroad. This May, I conquered another “first” and became the first person in my family to travel abroad! This…