Italy

Lukas writes about the SYA Italy Agroecology Cookoff and how it wrapped up the year perfectly amidst busiest part of Capstone projects. 

Farah writes a letter to her pre-SYA self, reflecting back on her decision to attend SYA for the full year. 

Elizabeths looks back upon her year abroad, recalling the simple memories that built the strong friendships she has with her SYA classmates.

Lukas brings readers along on a trip to Andrea's vineyard, capturing the joy and simplicity of life in the Lazio countryside. 

Elizabeth shares a quote from a book they've read in English class and reflects on what it means to live in the moment during SYA.  

Farah reflects on Viterbo through the lens of a famous Italian book, Invisible Cities, by Italo Calvino. 

Lukas writes about his experience attending Italian high school PE class! 

Elizabeth writes about SYA Italy's trip to Sicily, taking readers along for a journey through the streets and bookstores of Palermo! 

Elizabeth shares her experience visiting Naples and conducting interviews with locals for an SYA class project. 

Lukas writes about the SYA Italy trip to Naples and takes readers on a journey through the city and the SYA trip experience. 

Farah writes about what it is like to be a senior at SYA Italy, and reflects on all that she's gained from taking a non-traditional path. 

Lukas writes about his experience showing the Semester 2 students around Viterbo on their first fieldwork assignment. 

Elizabeth reflects on the arrival of the Semester 2 students and encourages readers to stop and notice new little details in the place where you live. 

Farah gives advice on how to combat loneliness while studying abroad. 

Lukas writes about his mission to blend in as an Italian speaker in Florence, challenging himself to step out of the touristy bubble and put his Italian studies to work! 

Farah writes about making chocolate chip muffins for her host family, and the adventure required to acquire all the necessary ingredients. 

Elizabeth writes about visiting a Christmas market in Florence with SYA and her love for this season in Italy. 

Farah writes about traveling with her host family to Venice and Rome, and reflecting on what it means to live in Italy but not be a tourist. 

Lukas writes about learning how to take the bus to a local Italian town for fieldwork! 

Elizabeth writes about her experience maintaining a local archeological site and participating in a dig of an old Etruscan Tomb. 

Elizabeth writes about SYA Italy's trip to Terracina to conclude the immersion unit. She reflects on what it means to embrace the unknown each day as she explores Italy! 

Lukas writes about a recent fieldwork day where students walked to a local hot spring and explored the countryside near Viterbo! 

Farah writes about her transition to Italy and how moving to Italy without knowing Italian has challenged her and also been incredibly rewarding. 

Addie writes about saying goodbye to SYA Italy and reflects on her many "lasts" as she prepares to leave. 

Addie writes about running into her host sister  coming back from her spring break travel. She ties this to the unexpected moments of SYA and the joy of studying abroad.