Postcard from Abroad
Dear Office of Study Abroad:
My experience in Italy has been life-changing to say the least. I have come to understand Italian culture, as well as my own identity in the process. Through walking the time-worn streets of Rome, I have learned to appreciate its antiquity and artistic beauty. I have discovered within myself a deep rooted need for art, literature, and spirituality.
More importantly though, I have also gained a discerning tongue for great food, fresh ingredients, and dare to say that I like my pasta “al dente.” My cooking skills have improved from nonexistence to “I can survive,” and I know more ways of cooking pasta than I thought existed.
Buying fresh produce daily is a highly revered ritual in Italy that allows you to form friendships with the local fruit vendor. He will add an extra tomato or two if you frequent his stand enough. I can safely say I am so addicted to gelato and espresso that I sometimes experience withdrawal symptoms. As for the future, I cannot say that I will want to live in Rome but it has made its mark on me and I will inevitably have that for the rest of my life.
– Tina Liang
Credit: Tina Liang
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