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By Jackie Dende My semester studying abroad In Rome has truly been the best choice I have made throughout my academic career at Catholic University. I have been able to experience the lifestyle of Italian culture and it has truly inspired me to become a better person. I found that the people in Italy love Read More …
By Victoria Hopp On August 23rd, I officially arrived on Catholic University’s campus located in the neighborhood of Trastevere in Rome, Italy. Anyone who has heard me talk knows I am not the quietest person. If anyone has heard me speak in a language class, you know my accent is as Americanized as it can Read More …
By Christian Quigley It has only been about two and a half weeks now but I can honestly say that life in Europe has been spectacular. The people, food, lifestyle, and architecture are fantastic. Many people think that Europeans just hate Americans because we’re loud, rude, and above all annoying. But, in fact if you Read More …
By Brittany Sterling Young Arts and Entertainment Writer This summer I was given the unique opportunity of attending two classical music festivals in Europe – the Vienna Summer Music Festival and Music Academy International in Trentino, Italy. Going into this experience, I somewhat knew what to expect from Music Academy, as I had attended it Read More …
By Isabella Galenas, Class of 2019 I am currently studying in Melbourne, Australia. Apart from doing some trips around this country, I had the opportunity to visit Thailand a couple weeks ago. It was definitely a culture shock! The tour started in Bangkok, which is such a busy, crazy, and amazing city. We spent three Read More …
By Sophia Brumme, Class of 2019 The first trip I took in Australia was to Fraser Island in Queensland. It is the world’s largest sand island. The day we departed, we were divided up into groups of eight. My friend and I were the only Americans. We were grouped with a boy from Israel, a Read More …
By Jerry Santiago, Class of 2019 So, my experience studying abroad could be called unusual to say the least, but not at all dull. During the first week in my host university (University of Essex), I met with a person called Reinis, who one of my friends back at CUA recommended I contact to help Read More …
By Victoria Kirkman ’20 Last week, I awoke to the sound of a shriek. My friend had found a cockroach crawling in her bag. We were waking up before the sun in a hostel room that felt like summer camp. Bunk beds, no air conditioning, or “air con” as they say down here, and of Read More …
By Marie Erickson ’20, Annaliese Neaman ’19, and Makenzie Winter ’19 Erickson – Formal Dinners Formal dinners are the best reward after spending the day at tutorial and the library. Each college holds formal dinners in its hall on specified nights throughout the term. I usually meet up with friends from my hall before we Read More …
By William Deatherage, Class of 2020 Greetings and salutations from the land of Europe! If you have ever considered studying abroad but worry about missing opportunities, let me be the first to assure you that there are plenty of amazing activities and events to engage in at the Catholic University of America Rome Campus. I Read More …