Emma Mruz
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Tuscania, Rome and Venice
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What’s your major?              Â
Political Science & International Studies
Where are you studying?                 Â
Tuscania, Rome and Venice
How long will you be abroad?     Â
Spring Semester
What type of courses are you taking? Â
Language, History, Communication, Writing & CookingÂ
What is your favorite memory from your study abroad experience?       Â
Making friends from around the world
What would you say to someone considering studying abroad? Â
Go somewhere where few people go. It is much more fun to surround yourself with people of different cultures, rather than students who have experiences similar to your own.
What is/was your favorite local landmark?    Â
Tuscania, LazioÂ
What are your living accommodations?             Â
Shared apartments
What is your greatest challenge while being abroad?             Â
Completely maximizing my time to do and see all that I can.
What skills have you acquired abroad?                Â
Cross-cultural communication, Italian language, navigation and power napping.
Has study abroad influenced your academic/career path?
I want to move back to Italy once my undergrad is completed.
What were questions you were asked by local residents?  Â
They were interested in what was different between the U.S. and Italy, and which of those differences I liked or didn't like. Many of the locals asked if I frequently shopped at Target