Written by Italy & Greece Overseas Students, Eden Tropepe and Kian Murray
This past week the Carpe Diem Terra group went to Rome and experienced the ancient wonders of Italy. We started our time off visiting the Vatican and seeing the Pope’s inspirational message to 1.4 billion Catholics for Easter. We then had some time to explore the city with a walking tour through the historic area. On our last day, we went inside the Vatican museums, seeing artwork and treasures from a time long past. We finished our time off with some amazing food and lots of gelato.
Top Highlights of the Week:
We explored the iconic Colosseum and Roman Forum, marveling at their breathtaking architecture, and immersed ourselves in the beautiful artwork and rich culture of the Vatican. We got a taste of the rich culture and ancient traditions of the Romans.
Challenges Faced:
Our group initially struggled, but later thrived with using the metro system in a new city. By our last night, we were able to use our new skills to efficiently explore the exciting city with ease.
What’s Next?
In the week ahead, we are all very excited to go to the south of Italy and see a very different but vibrant culture. We are all thrilled to visit the historic quarter of Matera and learn about the deep and rich history of the area. Alongside this, we look forward to exploring new food traditions and having an opportunity to partner with local elementary students to promote a healthy lifestyle.
