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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Well this past week we had our fall break. (It is so very weird to repeat fall over again in one school year!) I hope everyone is enjoying the warm weather in the States, as it gets pretty cold here. It is sad when you think 57 degrees is cold! Ha! ...
April is really turning out to be a beautiful month. We have barely had rain and the temperature has not dropped below 60 degrees. From what I hear, it is very different from the weather you are all having at home!Anyway, I know we’re all familiar ...
The University of Westminster accepts over 500 international students per semester from over 140 countries around the world. We are all spread out among Westminster’s three campuses. In the beginning of the term Westminster brought us all together ...