Hear from our students

"This class was a phenomenal opportunity for me. As a journalism major with a political science minor, persuasion has a lot to do with that. I learned a lot about myself and how to be confident. I think everyone should take this opportunity; it was the best decision I've ever made in my life."

Libby

"This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me. I furthered my communications education by interacting with other cultures. This experience will be one of my best memories in college."

Bella

"Learning and observing other cultures and ways of life was incredibly valuable for me to understand how to create messages that resonate with broad audiences. 

Olivia 

"This is an opportunity and experience that everyone should have. I made a lot of lasting friendships. Getting to experience that much culture and history is imperative." 

Alex

Italy has influenced so much of the world still today and is home to incredible history and it was amazing to learn about it

Madiha

I learned the world is so much bigger than you; it was really amazing to see our differences and similarities."

 Maddie

"If you're on the fence about it, then jump off of it and go"

Dr Whitney Gent

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