Switzerland

I've been in Rome for 3 weeks now! The weeks here go by so fast. This weekend was the first one away from home and we spent it in Switzerland. Switzerland was everything I wanted it to be and so much more. We left thursday night and took a train to Florence from there we got on a bus to Switzerland..took about 8 hours was a long ride up the mountains. Friday morning I was planning on doing a "Canyon jump" with two other girls. No surprise but I ended up chickening out after thinking about free falling 300+ feet I just couldn't do it. Instead I just explored the town of Interlaken and hiked around. Saturday was by far the best day. Me and four other girls woke up early to catch the bus up the mountain more to go skiing in the swiss alps!! I don't think anything will compare after skiing the alps. Even though Switzerland was the first weekend trip I think it will be one of my favorites by far. No time wasting here my roommates and I are headed to Amsterdam on thursday for the weekend. Ill update again after that trip!

First week in ROMA!!

I can't believe I've already been in Rome for a week, seems like I've been here for a month already. The flight over couldn’t have been better. For the first flight I had the whole exit row to myself and on the longer second flight I had an empty seat between me and another kid studying abroad at JCU from Notre Dame. The first night in Rome we went out to eat at a pizzeria and had amazing pizza then went out for the night to a couple bars in trastevere because it is a short 5 minute walk from the apartment! Once we finally had days off from orientation we went out and explored the city by our self. We went to Vatican City, Spanish Steps, the Colosseum and much more! Another adventure that was stressful and overwhelming was grocery shopping. First finding a grocery store then once we made it inside being able to read and figure out what I am actually getting. I miss the little things like chips/salsa and peanut butter! This was the first week of classes so far they do not seem to be anything more challenging than back at MSU. I am in a digital photography class that I am so excited to start exploring the city and learning how to take pictures! So far we have booked two trips. Switzerland next weekend and Florence and Venice the following! I am excited to start traveling and exploring the other amazing countries in Europe!!

Ciao!