(Annie Pictured above taking the stairs from the metro)
Previous to this trip, 2 roommates was the maximum of what I was accustomed to. Upon arrival at the palace I found out that I was going to have not only two, but five roommates. Adjusting was hard at first. Back in auburn, I had a double bed instead of a twin. Getting used to sleeping in a twin has taken some getting used to, but it reminds me of when I used to go to camp. It is very hard adjusting to a classroom area with your sleeping quarters are. The lighting during class is very dim and takes some getting used to. It’s very cold in the palace but hopefully the summer months will warm it up. I enjoy having classes at the top of the palace because the room is more well lit. Francesco is so interesting to listen to and I enjoy learning about the history behind the small town of Arricia. Arricia reminds me of my small town at home where there isn’t a large population and everyone is friendly with each other. Living in arricia has been nice for my adjustment to living in a foreign country because it is very similar to my small town in Georgia. It’s nice to see familiar fields of canola and vineyards. I didn’t know many people coming into this program but I have enjoyed becoming friends with artistic minds like myself. I am looking forward to the next eleven weeks. This country is full of culture and history and I can’t wait to explore the rest of what this country has to offer. From the ancient buildings to the vineyards, Italy has so much to indulge in and learn about.