Ciao, Siena! History, Art, and Ecology

Embark on a transformative academic journey in Siena, Italy, exploring captivating courses that delve into diverse facets of history, culture, and societal bonds.

Discover the lesser-known historical ties between Siena and the Silk Road networks that have bridged Europe and Asia for centuries. Unveil the cultural imprints on Italian cuisine, art, and fashion stemming from both European and Asian influences.

Loving my Time Abroad

I am loving my time abroad more than ever the past few weeks. I had an adjustment period where I missed home and my connections in Eugene, however there was a turning point when I began to feel close with others in my program here. Here in Madrid, the students have single dorm rooms. I was excited for this at first, but the first few weeks I did find myself a bit lonely. I started to realize I needed to take every opportunity to spend time with others, especially since my internship is a bit challenging socially (only 1 English speaker).

Going back home after 6 months in Norwich

Upon returning to the United States after spending 6 months in Norwich, England, I found myself to be quite tired. Obviously jet lag catches up with you, and all of the traveling, but I spent much of my summer relaxing. I found I had a lot of things I missed about living in Oregon, the nature, and certain places that I always go to with my family. I found it to be easier to return home, in the sense that I wasn’t nervous to meet people; but also difficult because I was leaving the people I met in England, and that was for a more indefinite amount of time.