Italy : Reviews (Milan)

I loved everything about this program. From the travel to the immersion with the class, this experience was not just academically enriching, but also an opportunity that taught me a lot about myself.

My favorite part of the Creativity and Culture program was all the extracurricular activities Dr. Rose planned for us, particularly the guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Herculaneum, and Galleria Borghese, which were phenomenal.

My favorite part of studying abroad with the Creativity and Culture in Rome program was its well-roundedness. In observing and immersing in the Roman culture, we were able to learn and experience so many things. Some of my favorites being a cooking class, visiting Galleria Borghese, studying designer brands, and going to the Opera.

The most rewarding part of the trip was that it was 7 weeks long so we were able to actually live in apartments in Rome and experience what daily life was like for Romans. This helped me grow to be more independent and have a better understanding of the culture there, and to have enough time to see everything in Rome.

What I found most rewarding about this experience was my personal growth, before this program I had never been out of the country let alone travel by myself. However, this program and all the faculty involved in making it happen set me up with the best materials to ensure my success.

I found most every element of the program rewarding. It empowered such independence and expansion in my way of thought. I was challenged to suspend my personal biases and judgements to really appreciate Rome, its quirks and culture, as it is.

I would recommend to not burn yourself out the first couple weeks you’re there and realize that you can spread out all the sites you want to see and things you want to do across all 7 weeks. The first couple weeks will be very overwhelming and you’ll want to do it all right away but remember that you’re living there for over 2 months.