The fall semester is upon you and although it is great to see your friends, you can’t help but dread the long, grueling months ahead that are a typical part of your college semester.  Don’t get me wrong I love Walsh U, and Ohio is my home (whether I like it or not haha).  But if you’re anything like me, there are times in your life when the daily grind just doesn’t cut it, and you have to be challenged in order to move forward.  Studying abroad is that challenge I speak of, and it is full of experiences that rejuvenate the soul and push you to limits you may never have thought possible. 

            I can’t vow for all study abroad programs, but I can say the program in Rome has been both very fast and entertaining.  What I mean by fast is that not only does the time fly because we are so busy, but the program is literally 2 months long compared to the normal 4 and a half month semester.  Yet it offers enough credits to be a full-time student!  This fact in itself is truly a blessing.  Think about what you could do with all that extra time… work more to earn some much needed denaro, take prep courses for the LSAT like me (wait, that’s a terrible idea), or a personal fantasy of mine- do nothing but sit on your couch watching every single college and professional football game until January (ahh… glorious). 

            Don’t get me wrong, the experience in Rome is no cake walk.  On the contrary we are kept extremely busy and by the end of the day bed feels like a million dollars.  However, if you feel the need to move at the pace of Superman, order an Espresso shot at the nearest café/bar in Italy and you’ll feel the rocket-fueled kick in the rear that is Italian coffee.  Come to think of it, I could really use an Espresso right now because I am exhausted.

Some of the girls enjoying their free weekend in Paris.

            Truly this trip so far has been unbelievable, and is one of those once in a lifetime opportunities that you just can’t pass up.  On that note, I think I’m going to hit the hay because we have an early day tomorrow.  Friday we are off to Florence which is sure to be a treat; I’ll fill you in on the trip next week.

Arrivederci!