Kaitlyn Salvia, Graduate Architecture Italy has been full of surprises and unspeakable beauty at every turn. It has been a blessing and a dream come true to be able to see so many of the architects and architecture I studied in undergrad. Being able to run my hands along the edges of the pond in the Brion Cemetary, a project I studied in depth for my thesis in undergrad, was such a humbling experiance. After this trip I feel like a majority of my bucklist is checked off. Pictures don’t even compare to all the beauty that is truely within each shot. This semesters studio project gave me a unqiue opportunity to work along side accomplished professors who encouraged me to immerse myself in my project and its culture while learning new skill sets. I will really miss our weekly adventures with Giuditta and interesting train rides. Silvia has been like a mother to me in not only how helpful and resourceful she is, but she’s also a great listener. Most of all, words cannot describe how meaninful it was to be able to visit Palermo, Sicily, the birthplace of my family. I am so thankful for these past four months and will carry these memories with me for years to come! Until next time italy. Cioa!
April Simms, Undergraduate Architecture Silvia, Cristinia, and Lucia are some of the hardest working women I have ever met. Also, Italian oranges are significantly better than American oranges.
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Taylor Beck, Undergraduate architecture Coming to the villa this past January I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but if I’m being honest I don’t think any of us here really did. Needless to say, I was more than pleasantly surprised with my time here at the villa. Being able to study abroad this past semester has truly been an opening experiencing. Life at the villa has been nothing full of new adventures, an abundance of knowledge, and countless memories. The villa brought me new friends, who quickly became family, and made this an experience one that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I will forever be thankful for the opportunity that I was given to come to Genova and make it my new home away from home.
Kari Morgan, Graduate Architecture The cities and the countryside were more wonderful and beautiful than I’d ever dreamed. After dreaming about it for 15 years, it was hard to believe I had finally made it. The view every day of the Mediterranean was incredible; I did a lot of crying here, especially in Firenze, but they were always happy tears!
Olivia Etheredge, Undergraduate landscape architecture The time I’ve spent in Italy has left me with some of the best memories and friendships. My time at the villa has allowed me to see so many amazing places and things. I’ve learned more in these four months than I ever could have imagined, and I’m so grateful to have had this experience.