When In Rome

Students from the Rome Studies Program recently returned from their semester abroad. The News-Register was curious about their trip. What did they discover? Here’s what they said:

Kristina Hagemeier:
This trip was a great experience to learn a new culture and broaden my horizons. Living in this environment changed my outlook on life.

Whitney Sanders:
During this trip, I not only learned about art, history and literature, but I also learned life lessons that will be with me forever.

Betina Matchi:
The knowledge acquired through the cultural experiences abroad enlightens you in such a way that you return home emitting an appreciative joy unlike anything you’ve ever felt.

Allison Evans:
The best thing about the Italian trip was the fact that we were actually studying inside ancient ruins like the Coliseum and walking down ancient roads of Pompeii.

Catysue Bower:
Rome Studies ‘04 was an amazing experience of a lifetime that taught me so much about culture, art and history! I can’t wait to go back.

Lisa McDonald:
The trip in its entirety exercised my mind politically, historically, artistically, and spiritually, and has altered my perspective on life.

Brad Golightly:
The efforts from the teachers and the sacrifices they made to ensure the quality of the program are what I appreciate most about the program.

Robert L. Evans:
The languid stroll of Italian women that grace the cobblestone promenade as if a high fashion catwalk.

Diego Favela:
This trip has changed my life and my future. I can’t wait to return to Italy.

John Hanson:
The most amazing time in my life, I didn’t know American music was so big over in Italy.

Adam Winans:
I departed America with a cold heart and open wounds and this opportunity has truly opened my eyes to the beauty and wonder of our world.

Merav Danieli:
There are no words to describe this amazing country and the experience that we had. The only thing that I can surely say is that I would do it again and again. You have to go in order to understand what it really is, and you will not regret it!

Gracie Brauser:
When you’re a child you dream lofty of how your life will be in the future. Italy makes you feel as if you are living all you’ve imagined.