My hunger while in Spoleto was insatiable. My most frequent craving was a burrito as big as my head, chock full with a zillion different, oozing, juicy ingredients. Before coming to study abroad in Italy, I had always proclaimed that pasta was my favorite food. I suppose I have a thing for foods that feel […]
Lighting Fires
I used to think that every bit of faith was blind. I thought all foundations built from the necessity of understanding were rickety, prone to fall, if only because they didn’t mean nearly as much as something I could see, feel, touch, or understand. It was because of this that I subconsciously declared myself a […]
Dance Like No One is Watching (Except the Spoletan Townspeople Who Are Not Quite Sure What to do With a Random American Girl Having a Psychotic Break in Their Local Bar but Hey, at Least Your Girlfriends are Hyping You Up)
In anticipation of my study abroad trip to Italy, I said I was most excited to write. My plan was to be with myself fully, internally, and meditate on my surroundings in an intensified version of my usual observational nature. I said so in our pre-trip meeting on campus, nerdily, while everyone else said that […]
The Cocoa-Powdered Bridge Between Us (final)
I have always been a big fan of tiramisu. Maybe it is my distant Italian ancestors speaking through me because despite my very Irish appearance I have been told during my time here that I “couldn’t possibly be Irish” for my preference for spicy foods and lack of interest in beers and whisky. Maybe physically […]
Final Digital Story: The Cross that Carries my Peace
I titled my final digital story “The Cross that Carries my Peace.” In a general sense, my story depicts how I am able to replace my anxiety with peace while traveling far from home. It is my faith that allows me to do this. During my time in Spoleto, I sought out all the crosses […]
Illusions of Control: My Spoleto
The year before my study abroad trip to Spoleto, Italy, I was at a standstill. I transferred to College of Charleston after a hilariously awful semester in Boston. I had a difficult time fostering new relationships, so instead of joining clubs or perusing parties, I buried myself in work. I got a job at a […]
Experiencing Two Types of Italian Summers (Final)
For my final piece, I decided to venture down a travel writing route that incorporated the use of visuals to tell of my travel experience. As someone who loves watching travel content for pleasure and to get ideas for future travels, I wanted to share with people the beauties of my two almost opposite Italian […]
Living Like the Italians (P2 Final)
It is not hard to realize that Spoleto is unique; within its architecture, its culture, etc. Though it is the people, the craft of their beings, that make Spoleto truthfully remarkable. The architecture here was created by humans thousands of years ago. The kindness to be found in those willing to converse with, and to […]
Pieces of Florence
Florence is a lot different than the small town of Spoleto, where I have been spending most of my time. It’s busier, it’s much flatter, and it’s a bit more foreign. Well, I suppose to me it is a bit less foreign, because it is full of restaurants from cultures around the world and people […]
Come With Me To Sperlonga, Italy
Click Me For A Visual! Are you thinking of taking a day trip to the beautiful Sperlonga, Italy? Follow along for the must have’s and must do’s. Put on your brightest bikini, knitted cover up, and matching sandals! Start your morning off strong with the Cocktail Bar’s local espresso. Pair it with their fresh baked […]