Submitted by Alexis Dempsey on the 2022 winter session program in Italy sponsored by the Department of English…
If there’s one thing that I’ve learned from this study abroad program, it’s that traveling with a group of strangers is the best decision one can make. Studying in Italy with a group of about fourteen other University of Delaware students has positively impacted my life in various ways. These students, who quickly became my close friends, were able to create a safe space for me to be able to fully express myself and transition into a more confident person. I truly believe that they, along with the experiences we had in Italy, have made me a more positive, creative, and travel-loving person. I highly recommend studying abroad if presented with the opportunity. This experience is one that I will forever cherish and look back on with a smile.
