…called “Champagne & Hotdogs,” served as a program director for a media company in the beverage space called Bottlenotes, become marketing director for Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country, moved…
Read more…campus of the Hospital de Sant Pau, a UNESCO World Heritage site. I was also fortunate to have my Spanish class housed within the hospital complex, in a building known…
Read more…loved to wander around near the Cathedral where performers were always out and about playing great live music. They also had flea markets set up quite a lot. Although I…
Read more…his two sons, his wife, two of their son’s friends, their son’s Russian tutor and other Americans who were also at the winery. It was a true taste of Italian…
Read more…once-in-a-lifetime experiences. I was fortunate to accomplish my goal of a fully cultural experience with the help of taking part in SAI’s Global Leadership Program. Through this program, I had…
Read more…at some art, and even listen to a live local band. My chat pal and I enjoying a sunset in the Chianti valley CHAT PAL CONVERSATION EXCHANGE Along with learning…
Read more…pasta all’Arrabiata sauce, and porchetta and roasted potatoes were all on the menu, along with some really good tiramisu. From there, we boarded our buses to head to Terme di…
Read more…well-being throughout the study abroad experience. What is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)? Where can I find additional information about FERPA? The Family Educational Rights and Privacy…
Read more…their local Consulate for details on student visa requirements. Students must appear in person at one of the French VFS Visa Processing Centers located in Washington DC, New Orleans, Houston,…
Read moreAt SAI, we are deeply committed to international education. That’s why we are doing everything we can to help you have an international experience this Fall 2020, despite the uncertainty…
Read more…the list. And one unlucky day, the person chosen to be the dragon’s next meal was the King’s daughter, the beautiful princess…” Can you imagine what happened when the Dragon…
Read more…with International Business, International Tourism, Strategic and Creative Problem Solving (this is my favorite so far…I come from an art school, after all), Italian 102/103, and an internship with the…
Read more…her husband, Leonardo, their son, Andrea and their cat, Molly. Along with them, I live with seven other students. There are five high school students from Chile and Mexico, Emma,…
Read more…adorned with intricate patterns to ornamental sculptures that captured the essence of Catalan artistry, the selection was a testament to the diversity of talent in Barcelona’s ceramics scene. miscellaneous WIPs…
Read more…the most independent person I’ve ever met. Flying alone, shopping alone, walking alone, you name it, I could do it all by myself. One morning in Rome, I woke up…
Read more…as a real student. Some of us at the very tippity-top of the island of Capri-definitely a view worth seeing. After realizing this, I was able to appreciate things about…
Read more…Cappuccini (the Capuchin crypt and museum). It was an interesting tour filled with underground tunnels, burial sites, and some bones— only on the Capuchin walls that served as lovely decoration…
Read more…maintain the original purpose behind the experience. Stepping into a foreign world and engaging with its culture was out of my comfort zone, but that was part of its appeal.…
Read more…ruins for an eternity. BUT, during all of my internal turmoil, I was able to snap one picture (no cameras or cellphones were allowed…oops). It’s a pretty eerie place, but…
Read more…(Katia), her boyfriend (Donatello), her six year old son Alberto and another student Limayry. They are incredibly generous and sincere and Alberto is the cutest kid in the world! They…
Read more…in my own apartment with four other students, but this program allowed me to be matched with an Italian family that I can spend time with every week. We met…
Read more…cat and his name is Jojo I play intramural soccer Yazka Cantu, Rome Home School: Belmont University My mom and I own and operate a mobile popsicle business in…
Read more…in Southern Tuscany was one of the most relaxing weekends of the year. We stayed at the resort, Residence Terme di Sorano where we ate local traditional food, enjoyed our…
Read more…for breaks. 5. I love cats. I have two rag-doll cats, both boys, named Joey and Smitty. They are the most handsome and precious cats you will ever see. They…
Read more…paraglided over Interlaken, and canyon jumped! I couldn’t believe all 3 of those things happened in one weekend. We had so much fun and both agree that it was worth…
Read more…de Los Reyes. A round cake topped with glacier, cherries, and sugar filled every bakery shop window and café and countless pedestrians could be seen carrying them in boxes. As…
Read more…to face cultural, academic, and professional differences in order to develop my perspective and progress as a person. And although I’ve only lived here for about two months, differences in…
Read more…English, since this Southwest region of Milan contains the cities two canals). Along the canals are countless examples of traditional Italian architecture and culture, from the classic churches and tiny…
Read moreSAI recently caught up with SAI alumna Misha Maier, who completed her Masters degree abroad, to ask her about her experience abroad and her life now. Where and when did…
Read more…back to our favorite restaurants, pizzerias, gelaterias, caffes, and bars. Rome will always be our home and will always have our hearts! Elisa Choi – University of California, Los Angeles…
Read more…I am from Los Angeles, California, but go to school in Texas at Baylor University. This is a picture taken at Giardino di Pratolino during a spur of the moment…
Read more…you will associate those songs with particular trips and memories, almost like an audio photo album. Not only will this allow you to find new music and enjoy the process…
Read more…morning of January 6. This year, the kings will not be able to wave from the traditional parade. Instead, they will prepare various surprises so that all children can deliver…
Read more…wait to see what all of the local Parisians are wearing in the streets, and to catch a glimpse of all of the upcoming trends. I hope that I can…
Read more…and myself. I have very quickly grown so accustomed to this city as I’ve already found my favorite cafe for my morning cappuccinos, my reading spot along the Tiber River,…
Read more…about ten days ago that I hugged my family one final time before boarding a transatlantic flight, it feels like I have been here forever. I still cannot believe that…
Read more…the lower altitude of the valley). The views are unreal I’m not sure exactly what is it about these lands, but they have a magical rejuvenating and uplifting effect. I…
Read more…in Assisi, so my Rome friends and I took pride in showing them around. We had a great time hiking up to Rocca Maggiore, a Medieval fortress with beautiful views…
Read more…cause of my overweight bag. Sweat is about the most appropriate word I can use to describe my first week in Italy. There isn’t a time during the day that…
Read more…on-going project called Stone’s Throw Away. I look forward to all of the connections yet to come! Katie Carrillo, Florence Home school: Clemson University My parents are from Guatemala, I…
Read more…my study abroad experience. Although, as someone who struggles with mental illness, I feel like I can provide a different take that can help prepare others for this time. My…
Read more…1240 to protect and defend the city. The castle has been used not only as a fort and castle, but also as a prison. Visitors can tour the castle and…
Read more…gelato. Just passed a good-looking gelateria? Get some gelato. I can justify getting a scoop of gelato all day everyday and I have never once regretted it. Some personal suggestions…
Read more…of Florence, a view from the most important cathedral in Florence, or a view from your local palace, Florence has the most incredible places to take in the beauty of…
Read more…field are causing problems for development in the area. So, although Vesuvius has a recorded history of causing human destruction, Campi Flegrei, if it erupted would cause more global catastrophic…
Read more…general, myself included, allow themselves to be stressed all the time. I’ve noticed that Europeans live a much more relaxed life, not allowing work to consume them completely. This is…
Read moreI seriously cannot wrap my head around the fact that this will be my last blog entry, meaning my semester here in Florence is quickly drawing to a close. It…
Read more…the highest active volcano in continental Europe, and its regional geo-dynamic environment. And that’s not all! All students will also have the opportunity to take part in the program included…
Read more…Spots: The Victoria and Albert Museum Visiting the actu*]}*al location of the Broad Street Pump My first aquarium experience Abbey Road Studios Walking across the Abbey Road Studios crosswalk Edinburgh…
Read more…I want to bring attention to. There are emotions I’ve experienced that I was completely alarmed by and unprepared for, so I’m hoping I can talk about that and help…
Read more…about an hour from the capital, Palma. Along the way, I got to admire the beautiful mountainous landscape of the island and its small towns. Once we arrived in Alcúdia,…
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