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After reading all of the blogs that I have written as well as reading the blogs of my classmates I think that I can sum up this trip in one word: experiences!
The pattern that I have discovered in my blogs is how many times I mention being uncomfortable and being out of my comfort zone. [...]
Today was one of the most fulfilling days since I have arrived in Italy. After pleading, negotiating , and praying I finally secured my interview with the Vice - Questore Agguinto Antonio Sguanci! That is quite a mouthful. In layperson’s terms, he is the head honcho of the local police department.
He was extremely gracious and even seemed [...]
It was a typical evening at the Piazza Della Repubblica, Urbino’s central gathering place, and the crowds were spilling out of the cafes and bars talking and laughing, sipping drinks, and licking gelato. In the midst of the revelry, a uniformed police officer walked about the square, chatting with citizens and chastising one group of teenagers for drinking out of glass bottles. No one [...]
Every morning we have an Italian language class. I love it! It is so helpful to be able to learn the most useful and important phrases along with vocabulary and grammar. I can read and write in Spanish but am not fluent because I have never immersed myself in the Spanish language. In Urbino I [...]
I have spent the past two weeks of my study abroad trip becoming accustomed to the culture and traditions of Italy and the Italian people. I kept waiting to experience the amazing food, the meals that I have heard so much about; that with just one bite I would never want to leave Italy. [...]
In one week in Italy, I have spent over four hours on the cell phone. That roughly translates to over $100 dollars in cell phone minutes. I can’t be upset about it because I love to talk on the phone; it makes me feel more comfortable about being away from home and it helps me [...]
Scott and I were sitting in the cafeteria and had a delicious conversation.
“I’d kill for a cheeseburger right now,” Scott said.
“Oh, me toooo! I want fast food so badly!” I replied hungrily, “I really want Sonic!”
The mere mention of Sonic sent us into an obsessive discussion about all of the things that we would do [...]
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Jesse G.: I've never been prouder of a group of students. You worked so hard, give yourselves a hand! (Now get back to work.
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Alyson: Good Job to everyone on the Urbino Project! We did a great job!
Eric + Bethany: Love the writings. Hope you're having a great trip. Look forward to seeing you and hearing about your adventures:)
Sharon Ely: Love the website. I'm enjoying reading all of your stories.The photos are amazing!
Elisa: This is such a great blog! The writing is top-notch and overall design is well laid out. Awesome job!
Pett: inurbino.net - da best. Keep it going! Pett
Bob M: The design and content answers the question: Why should I read this? Hitting two sweet spots: Entertaining and informative.
pizzaiolo di tre piante: signorina Aimee Alarcon mi potevi dire che la tua fotografia viene stampata nel giornale cosi no facevo smorfia !! ciao bella
Andy Ciofalo: Bigelow, Troiani, Dorunda-- great bits. Also love the language option on the site.
Elcoj: Greatings, Super post, Need to mark it on Digg
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