Studying Abroad in Italy

This past summer in 2022, I traveled to Italy to study abroad. This was a 3-week trip and art-focused. Experiencing Italy through Art, Art History, and Music. 

I chose the independent studio course to focus on during this experience. We had projects and assignments as the trip went on. Each assignment was inspired by a narrative/painting that we saw in specific locations. 

Our days were jam-packed with adventures. 

We had classes every day for an hour or two and had plenty of time to explore each city and small town. Those opportunities to wander the crowded and energized streets in every city drew so much inspiration.  

Inspiration came from the kind Italians working in leather shops, small art booths selling paintings next to the Duomo in Florence, boutique owners, and bookstore owners, architecture, gold ceilings, and the endless Renaissance paintings. Streets were always filled with color and music in the distance. 

Studying abroad may seem intimidating at times, but I 100% believe studying abroad is the most enriching and educational thing you can do. 

• Foligno, Italy.

           -Visited the Palazzo Trinci, The Cathedral in Foligno

• Assisi, Italy. (Day Trip)

           -Visited the Basilica of Saint Francis

• Pesaro

           -Open day at the Conservatorio Rossini. Class visit to the Musea Civici. 

           -Dinner at C'Era Una Volta, Via Carlo Cattanea, 26,61121 Pesaro PU, Italy

           -Dinner at Ristorante Pizzeria Giro di Boa, Viale Trieste/1 angolo Via Marconi, 61121 Pesaro PU, Italy

• Urbino, Italy (Day Trip)

           -Group visit to Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, Urbino

• Verona, Italy (Day Trip)

           -Juliet's Balcony

           -Colosseum

• Ferrara, Italy

          -Visit to Museo della Cattedrale and the teatro. Group visit to the Palazzo Schifanoia

           -Dinner at Pizzeria Pippo, VIa Saraceno, 59, 44121 Ferrara

           -Visit the Castello Estense

• Mantua, Italy (Day Trip)

            -Recommended: check out Sant" Andrea, San Lorenzo, and the Duomo

           -Visit to Palazzo del Te

• Venice, Italy (Day Trip By Train)

        -Visit Santa Maria Della Frari (cathedral)

        -Studied at the Biennale - 20 Euros for students (got there by water bus, also known as water taxi)

        Florence, Italy 

         -Visit the Duomo and climb the Dome (463 steps, wouldn't recommend if claustrophobic)

         -Visit the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (Michelangelo's Pietas)

         -Group visit to San Lorenzo and Santa Croce

• Rome, Italy

           -Visit the Uffizi

           -Vatican Museum/Sistine Chapel

           -Visit the Colosseum and Forum (can walk here from the Vatican or travel by
            train)

           -Dinner at Ristorante Amedeo, Via Principe Amedeo, 16, +39.0648.17632

           -So much to do in Rome!

           -If you want to see Bernini's sculptures and Caravaggio's paintings, head to the
            Galleria Borgese (set in
            a gorgeous park)

           -Don't miss the Pantheon!

           -Vintage shopping in Rome