Italy

Lucy reflects during her final days at SYA Italy of the wonderful memories she made and of how she faces uncertainty in her life now.

Lucy reflects of her experiences during her time in Italy through the perspective inspired by Italo Calvino's Invisible Cities, which is what she is currently reading in English Class.

Lucy talks about the capstone project catching her by surprise and her process of discovering what topic she would like to focus on based on her experiences at SYA Italy.

Lucy shares about her academic travel trip to the vibrant, loud city of Naples, compared to the calm, quiet city of Viterbo and how just a school assignment can introduce her to new people and different voices.

Lucy ponders on coming back to Viterbo after spending the holidays with her family from back home. She notices her changes and growth from her time in the fall and can't wait to experience more this spring.

Arthur takes us with him on an academic travel trip with SYA to Florence this semester.

Lucy takes us with her on her independent travel trip to Firenze with her friends.

Arthur shares about his discovery of la Sagra and encountering the immediate rush of welcome and community.

Lucy shares about her Mom from back home visiting her in Viterbo and her witnessing both of her worlds colliding.

Arthur shares about his eye-opening experience during SYA Italy's annual 3-day trip to Terracina this past September.

Lucy expresses her new-found routine in Viterbo, which consists of a small café that has become her second home. 

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.