

Arrivederci, Siena
“Sitting in the olive grove. I can’t believe my time here is almost up. I feel like I’ve been here forever...but it all went by so fast....


The Writer
"I hate writing, I love having written" - Dorothy Parker “You once said to would like to sit beside me while I write. Listen in that case...


Grazie di Cuore, Rebecca
During your educational journey, you encounter many teachers and professors. There are some that you click with, some that you absolutely...


Why Siena?
Before moving to Siena, I never thought that I might one day study here. I didn’t deem it as something unattainable...I just didn’t know...


Siena and the Virgin Mary: Civic and Cultural Identity
Throughout Italy, religious iconography is abundant. On any street corner, one can stumble upon a gothic style cathedral, medieval...


Thank you, Positano
Living in Siena has given me the opportunity to explore surrounding areas of the Italy with ease. So a few weeks ago, my roommate Crystal...


Untitled and Uncertain in Siena
I have made it through 8 weeks of living in Siena, and I am still at a complete loss for words to describe this city. But today, I am...


The Itch
I was a traveler before I could even walk. Seems impossible, but if we’re speaking technically, then it is true. Before the age 5, I had...