Sorry I am so behind in my blogs, but I have been doing a lot traveling…so prepare yourselves for a long and way overdue post. Our spring break trip to Barcelona was definitely the best trip …
Hannah Erdman
Neighbors with the Pope
From 4400 Margaret Circle in Minnesota to 505 University Avenue in Madison to Vicolo della Penitenza 26 in Rome, Italy, I am living just a few blocks down from Pope Benedict XVI’s humble abode. I …
The “Study” Part
Sadly, studying abroad is not all about traveling and fun fun fun; we are primarily here for school. The past couple weeks was our midterm season, so I was doing a lot more studying than …
[Warning: This is a long one]
I am referring to Florence and Vienna. Two cities with all the red rooftops you could imagine. I went to Florence for a day trip on Friday and then Vienna Saturday through Monday. FLORENCE Ohhhhhhh …
Take Me Away Casanova
YES I am talking about the one and only Venice! What can I say? I’m in love. From the striped-shirt men steering the gondolas to the masks, full-out costumes, and canals as streets, I’ve been …
Roman Winter Wonderland
I distinctly recall my Italian professor back at Madison telling me before I left: “It never snows in Italy.” And being from Rome herself, I figured she would be a credible source to trust. Well, …
Forza Roma!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZgGnSSp6Z8&feature=youtu.be Just a fun video to give you a sneak peek at how the Romans do soccer. We got to watch A.S. Roma destroy Cesena 5-1. The game was full of canon fire, flags waving, …
Planes, Trains, and a Series of VERY Unfortunate Events
Where do I even begin? Here is the story of a not-so-great travel experience of three American girls with very bad luck: This past weekend (Thursday-Sunday) my roommates Kelly and Emily and I decided to …
The Surprises of a New City
Well I am sure you were all wondering when it would happen…I am finally getting a little homesick. Of course I have been missing my family and friends, but what’s really throwing me for a …
Not Quite There Yet
Let’s start with the plane ride… I began at the Minneapolis airport. I was super nervous with butterflies in my stomach because flying alone, well doing pretty much anything alone, gives me the jitters. Luckily …