It is my last 3 days studying in Rome and I would love nothing more than to go back and do it all over again. Coming into this semester, I didn’t really know what to expect, and in a way, I think that made the experience even more meaningful. I was most excited about the opportunities, living somewhere completely new, traveling, meeting people, and pushing myself outside of my comfort zone. At the same time, there was also fear and nervousness. The idea of getting on a plane

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SBCC student Makayla recounts her days in Rome as she's getting more familiar with the surroundings and travels to Milan, Tivoli and Siena.

Makayla arrives in Rome for a semester abroad. Learning about a new culture with limited language skills and tired from travel has been an adjustment.