Class Year: 2025 
Major/Minor: History & Anthropology major
Program: IES Rome, Italy
Identities I can speak to students about:
Women abroad
Program specific experiences I can speak about:
Homestay
Favorite experience:
IES organized different trips for students to go on, and I chose their weekend trip to Pompeii, Sorento, and Capri. It was AMAZING! As someone interested in archaeology, Pompeii was such a cool place to visit. Sorento is a gorgeous town and Capri is the most beautiful place I've ever been. I met a bunch of new people in my program through this trip as well. We got to tour a family-owned lemon farm and try different kinds of olive oil. Exploring the island of Capri was probably one of the best experiences I've ever had.
What course/internship experience during your global study semester allowed you to learn something new and exciting?
I took a Classical Mythology course while in Rome, and it was so exciting! Every week we had a field study in a new museum or estate and looked at precious pieces of art, some of which are world-renowned. I learned to recognize different artistic styles and myths within paintings, architecture, and statues. When traveling to other parts of Italy and Europe, I would go to museums and recognize the art we studied in class. It was such a cool experience! I don't study art, so I got to learn things I wouldn't have ever encountered before.
How have your global studies related to one of the 7 Enduring Skills?
I took six years of French, so I definitely had to work on my adaptability skills. Duolingo Italian only prepared me for so much. My host mom didn't speak much English, so I had to learn how to communicate with her. I've never used public transportation by myself before, so I had to learn how to navigate. I'd never even lived in a city. Living abroad means you have to be open to adapting. You become a more confident, knowledgeable person because you're open to so many new experiences.