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Kate Talley

Before coming on this trip, I could only think about it passively. I had no clue what to expect; with the city, the people, or the program itself. I certainly didn’t expect it to be as incredible as it is. I have been given the chance to expand my horizons in a way I will never be able to do again. This quaint and beautiful place looks like a page from a fairytale, although it would not feel like one without the people I’ve met and the experiences I’ve had. I have formed new friendships with people that I never… Read More »Kate Talley

Chloe O’Hallaron

“This is the most interesting group of people I have ever met,” I overheard my peer Nick Lau say on a Sunday afternoon in the Parco della Resistenza. More than anything else this program has given me, I treasure the people I have met here and the relationships I have built the most. I never expected to laugh as hard, think as introspectively, or admire a group of people as much as I do during this short, four week period. I feel as though I have truly spent a lifetime here in Urbino. Navigating a new life abroad with people… Read More »Chloe O’Hallaron

Emily Caccamo

Ever since I was young, my mother told me the stories of her own study abroad. I always knew that I wanted to follow in her footsteps and have my own abroad experience during college. Unfortunately as both a covid student and transfer student, I was losing hope that I would get the experience I so desperately desired. One day, I was meeting with my academic advisor who told me I was in fact able to study abroad and I applied for this program immediately not knowing the journey I was about to embark on. Through this experience, I have… Read More »Emily Caccamo

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

Nora Jackson

I entered the Urbino study abroad program with no experience in media/journalism or knowing anyone in the program. During my month in Urbino I have learned so much, I really enjoyed learning about photography. I have made many great friends and I know I’ll have memories of my time here for the rest of my life. My plans for the future are hiding under my Urbino dorm bed and hoping they don’t notice so I can stay. University: James Madison University  Major: Architectural Design  Hometown: Leesburg, Virginia