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Weekend Nightlife and a Trip to Florence
Aside from the cheese and wine, the nightlife here this past weekend was nuts. DJ Tiesto started off a two-week music festival of all music to put you in a great mood. Getting together a group to check out the show was one of the best nights here ...
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Trevi Fountain
If you see NOTHING ELSE in Rome - please see the Trevi Fountain. With all the commotion of the city this has been the most relaxing sight I have been to yet. Granted, there are a large number of people taking pictures, but if you find the right ... -
Rome: As Many Churches as People
It almost seems like there are as many churches here as people. These buildings are beyond any church back home, they basically look like an art gallery they’re so incredible.Another Basilica I visited with my first class was the Basilica of Saint ...
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It's OK to Be a Straight-Up Tourist
After an exhausting week of classes our long weekend finally began! Today marked the equivalent of Independence Day so the whole city shut down for a massive parade. I can honestly say I am completely grateful for the classes I’m taking – I’ve seen ...
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Rome: More Images
More photos taken during class field trips.The bottom one is a view from the Roman Forum of the remains of a sacred temple and the top photo is a view from Capital Hill.
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Rome's 150th Anniversary
American University of Rome (AUR) has a beautiful campus. There are several open area parks across the street with courtyards open to the public. I'm studying Christianity and the Roman Empire and Urban Rome here during my stay. Both classes ...
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First Night in the Villa
After arriving bright and early in Rome yesterday, I had a day I'd never forget. The villa we live in is breath taking. I've never seen so many cascading flowers and ivy adorning buildings in my life. The 80 degree weather didn't hurt either. This ...
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Cheers for the Last Time
When April arrived, and amazing spring weather in London, the realization that our study abroad experience was almost over was in full bloom.Unlike universities in America, the English like to give monthlong spring breaks, nothing I feel the need ...
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Surfers Paradise = My Paradise
This past weekend was amazing. Some friends and I went to the Gold Coast. We decided to stay in Surfers Paradise. I can not even begin to express how beautiful this place is. Also, we barely spent any money for travel and accommodations. The ...