INTRODUCTION

Expectations

Italy, the Mama Mia of all travel destinations. Maybe not Greece, but it was indeed ITALY. A place with rich culture, great food, beautiful views and in the midst of it all a group of young college kids that just saw an opportunity and couldn't pass it up. My expectations were high, yet I didn't know what to expect

Meeting the Group

Arriving at Newark airport I had one friend I've known from school. Everyone else was new especially being from Kean University at a Brookdale study abroad Not much interaction was done but everyone seemed nice at the initial "Hi" stage. I think everyone was mainly trying to process that we were about to board a plane to Italy, lol.

Feelings

I feel as if Italy is at the top of many peoples bucket list. To be honest, who would've thought my 21 year old self would be experiencing it this early on in life. A trip many spend years to save for just somehow crossed my path in college. I was nervous, not because of the travel, but because it was almost too good to be true

Note

This booklet with follow my journey throughout Italy. My reactions, my thoughts and pinpoint some of the noted Elements and Principals of Design featured throughout these spaces.

ITALY. 2023

Edition 1: Naples and Milan

Day 1

Walking Tour of Naples Naples Archeological Museum

Journal 1

Arriving in Naples, was chaotic to say the least We got off the plane, met our beloved tour guide Matteo and went straight to the hotel traveling with our luggage by bus and on foot through cobblestone streets, lol Everyone was exhausted but we powered through with a tour of Naples only an hour later We got a glimpse of the culture, a beautiful church, the Archeological Museum and ended off with a welcome dinner which served the heart of Italy, pizza! Of course everyone settled in and we all got to know each other pretty quickly. Easy conversation calls for great company.

Repetition & Balance

Everything was very much so balanced. Interiors and Architecture was mainly symmetrical, almost as if you were to fold an inkblot on paper. Repetition was also very strong and could be seen throughout every aspect whether that be structure, artwork or ornamentation. Everything came together very harmoniously.