PREP ACROSS THE POND
The Science of Passion
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was one of the few students lucky enough to attend the “Prep Across the Pond” science trip to Europe over spring break. If I were to sum up the entire trip, it would be “passion.” Along with seventeen other students and three teachers, I traveled to England, Wales and Italy. Here are just a few highlights. The English museums brought a wonder into my soul unlike anything I had ever felt. We toured the very special British Museum, a place with so much to observe: statues, monuments and beautiful creations. We also visited The Royal Institution, my favorite part of the entire trip, simply because of the Michael Faraday Museum. It is an absolute must-see for any aspiring physicist, or for anyone who wants to learn about an amazing, inspirational story. Michael Faraday was raised with a poor education and was taken advantage of, yet still succeeded in life. His exhibit was magnificent and drew tears to my eyes. In Wales, we climbed one of the country’s many mountains, a physical and mental struggle. Even though a mountain is no simple task, the majority of the group, including me, reached the top. In Italy, we again became some of the luckiest people in the world while visiting the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Filled with Italian/ Roman art, which pulls at your heartstrings, and structures built in the likeness of the
Greek and Roman Gods, it truly captures the essence of the creators and shows their commitment to beautiful delicacy. By far, the greatest piece of art there is the “Duomo,” the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, an extremely large, spectacular gothic church where we attended Mass. Never in my life would I have ever imagined getting the opportunity to tour three nations, see ancient constructs, view breathtaking landscapes and art, and eat amazing food with friends, all in the span of just over a week. It shows how lucky I am to attend Prep, a place that turns dreams into reality. I encourage others to participate in a trip experience. By Tomas Galloza ’24
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