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Laureare : Graduation in Urbino

By Madi Rohm Graduation ceremonies in Europe are quite different from those in the U.S. Whereas we have a celebration separated day by day from major to school to class, the University of Urbino does something of a different sort. When each individual senior is done with their very last final, the graduates’ friends and family come together to celebrate them specifically.  The friends of said graduate will dress them up in a costume specific to the person, relating to their humor or overall persona. The costume is picked for the graduate as a bridesmaid takes care of some of… Read More »Laureare : Graduation in Urbino

Sarah Lockard

You know what they say, time flies when you’re having fun. This month spent in Urbino has been the best month of my life. Being able to explore Italy while also furthering my interactive design education is a dream come true. I especially loved becoming accustomed to Italian culture. It was a bit of a challenge at first but now it feels like a home to me. My favorite experience overall is the new relationships I’ve made with my classmates. We all have created long lasting friendships and connections that we will carry with us throughout our careers. University: James… Read More »Sarah Lockard

Kassidy Hudson

Traveling to Italy has been a dream of mine ever since I was a little girl. And now that I’ve achieved it, I am not exactly sure where to turn next, but the possibilities excite me. What I am sure of is that I am extremely proud of myself, as well as my peers on this trip, for taking advantage and making the best of an opportunity like this. I feel lucky to have been able to further explore my passion for production and filmmaking in a challenging, but beautiful and rich, environment. As someone who finds joy in listening… Read More »Kassidy Hudson

Lexie Burns

I am of the belief that there is no singular concrete place that defines a home. That when one is immersed in culture, history, and community that a home can be fostered in even the most unexpected places. Urbino falls into this belief. From the laughter of tripping over unfamiliar brick walkways, which soon became the streets where I fell into a comfortable rhythm as we all made the town our own. When we all traversed the initial hill to enter Urbino, I never imagined the people we would become by the time we left. The stories we’ve learned, the… Read More »Lexie Burns

Madi Rohm

Living in Urbino the last month has been my first international long-term travel experience. This program has readied me for an adventure of a lifetime on which I am about to embark. I will be solo traveling across Europe for the next 2 months, loosely staying in 6 different countries for varying durations of time. I am a recent college graduate and will be getting my diploma following the completion of this course. I graduated with a degree in Media Arts and Design (SMAD) and have 3 years of professional experience in digital marketing, specifically social media marketing and content… Read More »Madi Rohm

Restoring the Piece

By Lexie Burns and Kassidy Hudson Within the city walls of Urbino lies Università degli Studi di Urbino Carlo Bo and its Scoula di Conservazione e Restauro (School of Conservation and Restoration). The heart of this program lies not only within the restoration of valued artworks, but within the passion of the students themselves. PhD candidate Veronica Tronconi offers insight into the realm of restoration and the great responsibility vested within the craft of preservation and restoration.

ESN Urbino: The Evolution of the Erasmus Experience

By Paige Mudd Urbino, Italy – Albano Nezho, an Italian student, stepped off the train on the first day of his study abroad program in Germany. “I was in the middle of Germany without [anyone] I know,” he said. “I was like, ‘Okay, now what?’” Just a day later Nezho found the cure for his anxiety: the Erasmus Student Network, or ESN. It was his experience in Germany that motivated him to join ESN Urbino when he returned.  Albano Nezho. Photo by Madi Rohm Erasmus is a program organized by the European Community (EC) to give university students opportunities to… Read More »ESN Urbino: The Evolution of the Erasmus Experience