Italy Archives - ÖÐÎÄÎÞÂë /stories-locations/italy/ Institute for Study Abroad Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:03:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 /wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-cropped-ifsa-favicon-192x192-1-32x32.webp Italy Archives - ÖÐÎÄÎÞÂë /stories-locations/italy/ 32 32 A Colosseum Internship Anchored My Unforgettable Summer in Rome /student-stories/colosseum-internship-anchored-my-summer-in-rome/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:02:49 +0000 /?post_type=student-stories&p=15712 As I thought about summer experiences for 2026, I knew I wanted to travel abroad. Most programs advertised themselves as basic study abroad experiences, but I was looking for a truly unique opportunity. After looking into ÖÐÎÄÎÞÂë, I immediately knew this organization was the perfect fit.   I discovered that, in addition to classes, there was [...]

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]]> STEM and Humanities Intersect: Study Abroad in Rome /student-stories/stem-and-humanities-intersect-study-abroad-in-rome/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:19:58 +0000 /?post_type=student-stories&p=11366 I study Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science, and like many STEM students, I always viewed humanities classes as pointless busywork and overly abstract. To me, STEM courses feel practical and productive, while humanities often feel subjective and unclear in purpose. Why analyze art of history when I could focus on equations and systems? So, when [...]

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]]> Exploring Italy on ÖÐÎÄÎÞÂë Excursions /student-stories/exploring-italy-on-ifsa-excursions/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:39:12 +0000 /?post_type=student-stories&p=9061 While studying on the ÖÐÎÄÎÞÂë Summer in Rome program and taking the Sustainable Tourism class, students engaged in activities and excursions which deepening their exposure to Italian culture and history. During one activity, students volunteered with the Retake Roma organization. Retake Roma conducts neighborhood events promoting sustainability and a better quality of life for locals [...]

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]]> How Pride and Community Empowered Me While Abroad in Rome /student-stories/how-pride-and-community-empowered-me-while-abroad-in-rome/ Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:46:06 +0000 Being a part of minoritized communities while abroad may seem intimidating and scary, but my experiences with identity helped me through my first time in a foreign country. I am intersectional – there is not one identity that solely describes who I am. I am a First-Generation college student, I am queer, I am Asian [...]

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