Submitted by Andrea Cannizzaro on the 2024 Winter LLCU program in Siena, Italy…
After living in Italy for a month, I can definitely say that this has completely changed my view of life and overall experiences. I have never been abroad before, especially without my family, and for school, however this has been the best thing I have ever decided to do. Being surrounded by the culture everyday and experiencing the day to day life in different parts of Italy has been truly eye opening. To add, taking classes in one of the schools in Siena was an experience I will never forget. It was so different from our schools and normal schedules, but I would honestly prefer the schedule in Siena. I felt more focused having the breaks, refreshed getting my daily cappuccinos, and learned so much about the language and culture. It was also very interesting to meet with the Italian students to find out what they find interesting or didn’t know about the United States, and vice versa. This study abroad experience has opened my eyes to new possibilities and will definitely push me to travel more in the near future. With that being said, I now finish the best chapter of my life and hope the story continues with the next chapter in another country. (Submitted on January 29, 2024)