Today, I realized just how accurate people in America were when they told me about Italy. It’s true that they all drive small cars or scooters. I came within an inch of my death because of a few of… Read More
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Day 2: AUR and Il Colosseo
I am now making an ongoing list of food in America now ruined forever because Italy does it better. Pasta was first to bite the dust. Coffee was next. Didn’t even need to put cream in it. A few of… Read More
The One Where It Rains (5-7-18)
Ah, to wake up in Rome. We started our day with the hostel’s complimentary breakfast which far surpassed any of the complimentary breakfasts I’ve ever had in America. The spread included an array of pastries, tarts, and a NUTELLA DISPENSER.… Read More
May 7: Only eating meat & cheese from now on
When I stepped out into the courtyard of our hostel this morning I truly felt like I had arrived in Rome. I know I know, I arrived yesterday, but I was in such a haze I couldn’t comprehend it. I… Read More
Secondo Giorno (Day 2) – Rain in Rome
At the beginning of the day, a group of us decided to walk around the town to take some photos and look at the street art in Rome. We met with the rest of class and came to find out… Read More
Day 2: AUR, the Colosseum, True Italian Pizza (And More Gelato)
Feeling refreshed after a solid amount of sleep, I was ready to take on Rome. Before free time to explore, we had breakfast at the hostel. Italian breakfast is a new concept to me, and it doesn’t feel quite like… Read More
Italy, Day 2: Rome
Today was our second day in Rome, and it included gelato, the Colosseum, and surprise rainstorms. We woke up early this morning for a free breakfast at our hostel, and then took a short walk around the neighborhood. We took… Read More
Day Two: A Trip to Ancient Rome
When I was in my undergraduate studies at Slippery Rock University, I kicked around many majors and minors. Upon entering the university, I started out as a chemistry major, which was a horrible idea considering I am not strong with… Read More
Day 2 – When In Rome
Hello friends! Today was a fabulous day 2 in Rome. Laura and I woke up early and had to share our small bathroom to get ready. We went to breakfast in our hostel’s lobby. I tried breakfast pie, nutella toast,… Read More
Day Due
Today was amazing. We started the day by climbing to the top of a hill to the American University of Rome which we talked to Dr. Bini about Italian media and the most interesting thing I took from his lecture… Read More