France and Italy
France and Italy are two of the most popular destinations for
international study. This is especially true for language students and
students of art, but there are also a wide variety of academic options and
opportunities in these countries for students of other majors. The
following essays and photos are from former Hutton Honors College
International Experience Program Grant recipients. It is our hope that these articles and blogs inspire you to consider
educational travel to France, Italy, or another international destination.
Articles of Interest
- We trekked up an impossibly steep dirt road under a pitiless
July sun, with nothing to entertain the eyes but brown scrub and the occasional
dead snake. We had almost admitted defeat and turned back when we cleared
a hill and beheld endless rows of deep, ruby grapes crowned by a sinister,
medieval fortress. Read
more
-Alison Howard; Florence Italy; summer 2007
- I miss France and I miss the people I met and the friends I
made there. I miss the trips to the boulangerie and the angry store clerks who
want to throw you out of the store. I miss the adventure and the newness
of everything you see and everyone you meet. Read more
-Jessica Moyer; Aix-en-Provence, France; Academic Year
2006-07
- Instead of sitting in my apartment, I began to go out more. I
would walk around town on the cobblestone roads past the churches and
museums, through the markets and past all the people going about their
day. I started to try different restaurants, ones filled with locals
rather than tourists and other exchange students.
Read more
-Natalia Paez; Florence, Italy; Spring 2007
- One of the most exciting, fascinating, and delicious things that
I now miss most, was my home cooked Italian meals and wine. I have fallen
completely in love with southern Italy's food and culture. Read more
-Emily Prifogle; Rome, Italy; Summer 2007
- For me, Paris will remain in my memories of the past and hopes
for the future as a feast. For I can still smell the scents of the city at
night, taste the richness of the culture, see the places and the people,
and feel the warm welcome of my Parisian family that I know will linger
for each of my future journeys to the city of lights. Read more
-Sharon Wen; Paris, France; Summer 2007
Blogs
- Read about Ashley's time studying abroad in
Florence,
Italy
here.
- View some great photos and read about Emily's summer
studying in Rome and her travels through
Southern Italy here.
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