One Week until Take-off!

As I look back on all of the applications applied for, countdowns counted down, and identification cards registered for, I am in total disbelief that I leave for Rome in just a week from tonight. I'd say that every one of my Facebook friends, Twitter followers, or just about anyone with whom I've come in contact with over the past year knows how excited I am to be studying abroad in Rome, I can't help being excited!

The day I got accepted to my program feels like yesterday- I heard that notifications went out via email regarding acceptance, so I ran to the nearest computer on campus, clicked open the email, and immediately started to cry in the middle of a room full of people. This is such a huge and important trip for me, and the fact it begins in 7 days is unreal!

This is the entrance to the apartments where the Temple Rome students live for the semester:

And here is the Temple Rome building, where all of my classes will be. (Hopefully to be replaced with REAL pictures soon!)

So until next Monday night, I will continue to pack, pack, pack and enjoy my last few days in America. I will drink as much Dunkin Donuts as possible, wear my flip flops proudly, and will savor every last moment with my family and friends. I was always raised to be proud of my country and respect people who fought for our freedom, so leaving America will be a very sad thing to do. However, I am excited to learn how another culture lives and I cannot wait to live my daily life as a true Italian.