Category: Short Term Programs

Submitted by Devin Diodato on the 2025 Winter program in Rome, Italy…

During our first week in Italy we have traveled to 2 different cities. We started in Rome for 2 days where we took a tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Wish we had more time here, cant wait to be back! We then headed to Perugia for a few days where we did even more sight seeing!

After a few days in Perugia, we headed to Sorrento where we will be staying for two weeks. Our hotel had the best view of Mt. Vesuvius! While we are here we are taking many day trips: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, Caserta, and a few others. Cant believe we are already half way done!

For one of the days of our free weekend we decided to hike a trail called the path of the gods along the Amalfi Coast. We saw some of the prettiest views ever! We headed back to Rome for our last weekend. Cant believe its almost time to go home, it really flew by. While we were back in Rome, we toured Vatican City: Sistine Chapel, St. Peters Basilica, and the museum. (Submitted January 29, 2025)

Submitted by Nathaniel Burlew on the 2025 Winter program in Italy…

Over the past few weeks we got to visit some of the major cities in Tuscany. Notably we got to see Florence, Pisa and Siena. It was so surreal to see these places in person. The cathedrals were absolutely massive, the pictures can’t even do it justice. On the inside, every single square inch of the walls and even ceilings are detailed with gold or paintings. Climbing the Leaning Tower of Pisa had my group feeling like we were going to fall off, we did not think we were going to feel the tilt as much as we did. The trip has been great so far, making new friends, seeing historic places, and not to mention, eating amazing food.

With my study abroad experience coming to an end, we got to visit cities like Venice and Verona. Venice was just as beautiful as you could imagine. The canals were woven between the beautiful and bright colored buildings. The seafood was some of the best I ever tasted. Verona, known as the city of love, was a cool experience. We got to see a colosseum, not quite like the one in Rome, and also got to see iconic buildings from Romeo and Juliet. This trip is winding down and it has been a life-changing journey. Being able to immerse yourself in a culture that is different than the one you are used to, is an opportunity that you won’t take for granted. I am so thankful for my time here, making 30 new friends and our fantastic instructors, Charlene and Tim! (Submitted January 27, 2025)

Submitted by Saniyah Norwoodon the 2025 Winter program in Paris, France…

I have been in Paris for almost 3 weeks now! I have been enjoying it so far. I have approximately one week left here. I am excited to see my family and friends back at home. However, I love Paris and don’t want to leave. So far, I have visited the Louvre, Versailles, Sorbonne Nouvelle University, Montmarte, and many other monuments and institutions. Being in Paris for study abroad was not only a great academic opportunity, but a great chance to live life with a new perspective. I’ve met so many great people on this trip and can’t wait for what the rest of the trip brings me! (Submitted on January 23, 2025)

Submitted by Molly McGuigan on the 2025 Winter program in Venice, Italy…

This past weekend we traveled to Venice and had the opportunity to stay overnight. This was by far the best part of my study abroad trip so far. Venice is a beautiful city filled with local people and great food. Venice made up of over 100 little islands having its visitors walk over tiny bridges around almost every corner. There are no cars on the island of Venice, but there are water taxis you can take to move around more efficiently. My favorite part of Venice was taking a gondola ride around the city at sunset. You could see all of the colorful buildings and their lights with a great view of the sky as well. I plan on returning to Venice this upcoming weekend during our personal travel time! (Submitted on January 20, 2025)