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30 Entries Tagged with "Study Abroad"

Rome’s Ice Bar, Catching My Train, and the Bike Delivery

Posted by Andy Steves on September 15, 2010.

Back in February, I sent out a short message to the other kids in my program saying I knew a guy who could get us rooms in the Cinque Terre if anyone was interested. Initially I expected eight or ten or twelve positive responses. Well, that turned into 16, then 19, then 24, and finally 27. So … More »

Tags: Rome // Cycling // Cinque Terre // 2008 // Study Abroad // Italy
A Tour of the Excavations under St. Peter’s

Posted by Andy Steves on September 15, 2010.

Last Tuesday, I was able to tag along on a class field trip with a friend. Their teacher, Monsignor Wells had some connections in the Vatican and was able to get permission to take three groups over a couple weeks down into the excavations, or scavi, under St. Peter’s Basilica. I had heard … More »

Tags: St. Peter's // Rome // 2008 // Study Abroad // Vatican // Italy
Amalfi: Italian for “Paradise”

Posted by Andy Steves on September 15, 2010.

On this Friday morning, I boxed up my bike again and headed to the station for what is sure to be an awesome weekend. I had to get up at the ungodly hour of 6:45. To me, there are times when I'm tired--and then there’s being painfully tired. Well I’m the latter right now, as I type this up on … More »

Tags: Cycling // Hobbies // Amalfi Coast // Rome // Trains // 2008 // Study Abroad // Weekend Trip // Italy
Selling the ‘Rello on Ebay.it

Posted by Andy Steves on September 15, 2010.

The end of our semester was approaching. My friends were saying “only a couple weeks more,” and things like that. To me that meant it was time to sell my bike. So I went down to Porta Portese to ask the bike dealers if they were interested. Porta Portese is the Sunday flea market where all the … More »

Tags: Cycling // Cinque Terre // Rome // 2008 // Study Abroad // Hobbbies // Italy
Flying to Ireland

Posted by Andy Steves on September 15, 2010.

On Thursday, I sat fidgeting through my Italian class because I couldn’t get my upcoming trip out of my head. I was returning to the Emerald Isle again this evening. After class, I bolted to catch the bus home and finish packing. My Ryanair flight only allowed 10 kilos for my carry-on so I … More »

Tags: Dublin // Ireland // Study Abroad // 2008 // Weekend Trip

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I had such a fun time in Edinburgh! If it weren't for my tour guide, I wouldn't be able to see so much and have experienced it all! Michael knew so much information about the city so I was able to learn a lot!
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