Short Trip to Italy Turns into Memories for a Lifetime

"This is a fun way to complete some general education courses and have a new adventure," Alexis Anderson, an Air Traffic Control Lewis University student, reflected about a recent Italy Travel Study Trip.

Anderson was among the 10 students who took part in the January Term trip: Alexander Cruz, Gustave Gareth, Brianna Hall, Keira Johnson, Ethan Klug, Megan McPherson, Johary Montano, Donovan Marsh Pierce, and Tom Saji.

In addition to meeting a few core curriculum requirements, the experience jump-started a life of travel for most of the students.

Saji, a Computer Science student, mentioned that the journey accomplished something he'd been eager to do. "I wanted to explore Rome and learn more about its culture."

The group visited several historical landmarks, including the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence and Michelangelo's iconic sculpture David. Their path was navigated by Steve Nawara, chair of Political Science, and Dennis H. Cremin, chair of History.

For more information about travel study, contact Christopher Swanson, director of Study Abroad swansoch@lewisu.edu.

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