by Andrew Weinstock Dive into the heart of Italian ‘aperitivo’ culture with Urbino’s treasured Bar Sugarcafè. Giovanni Garbug shares his personal journey, his dedication to providing high-quality experiences, and his unique perspective on mindful consumption. Discover the essence of Italian tradition and the importance of cherishing life’s simple, yet exquisite pleasures.
My name is Nick Lau and I am a senior at James Madison University, originally from Marshall, VA. With an intrigue in creative work, I am most interested in roles such as social media specialist or layout designer. Regarding this program, studying in Urbino, Italy has allowed me to hone in on what aspects of content creation I want to perfect and what areas I want to begin building foundational skills for. One individual skill that Urbino has taught me is never assuming the worst before attempting your best. Transitioning this idea from a basic interaction like ordering coffee into… Read More »Nick Lau
Leaving the U.S for the first time, I arrived in Urbino, Italy, initially hesitant. However, connecting with a diverse and inspiring group of fellow students transformed my uncertainty into a deep sense of belonging and excitement. The experiences we shared, combined with the exploring of the rich Italian culture and the opportunity to practice digital video production and the art of story telling, turned this journey into an unforgettable experience. I’m grateful for these connections and the newfound perspective they’ve sparked, it has made this once daunting prospect one of the best decisions of my life, and one I dont… Read More »Andrew Weinstock
I remember Nick and I were sitting at work and I asked him, “do you want to study abroad in Urbino?” He replied, “If you’re down, I’m down,” and months later here we are. Being in Urbino and immersing myself in Italian culture has been such a great experience and a culture shock to say the least. I am so grateful and blessed to be able to be a part of this program and meet such amazing people. Capturing Urbino through my lens and being able to tell a part of its rich story through photos will be a core… Read More »Jacob Conda
Studying abroad was something I used to always wanted to do but for a while it just hadn’t worked out. Now in my senior year of college I finally had the money to study abroad and my past month in Italy has surpassed my expectations. Practicing journalism in a foreign country has been challenging in the most rewarding way possible. It has forced me to think and work in ways I haven’t before and it has introduced me to so many new things and great people. My month in Urbino has given me the desire to continue to travel to… Read More »Azzan Shy
When first arriving in Italy I had no idea what to expect, I had never been to Italy or even Europe so I, always the optimist, hoped to spend a month of leisure and relaxation. I was not given such an opportunity but my experiences learning about the culture of a small town and a variety of media concentrations I had no experience in far surpassed what I could have imagined. I was interested in living in an older city, but I was blessed to stay in a town centuries old, home to one of the oldest universities in the… Read More »Brendan Roth