Its been a great first week in Rome. We started classes on Monday. I am just a short walk, less than 10 minutes from the school, the closest I know of anybody! Mondays and Wednesdays I dont have class until 2 pm. I decided to take it upon myself to do some solo exploring these mornings. This morning I went for a jog to the Vatican and back. At 2 pm I have my Italian class, my language skills are improving every day. After that I have Art and Culture in Rome. After my first day, Im already in love with this class. The professor described this class as a very indepth walking tour of Rome. We have a classroom lecture once a week, then the 2nd class of the week we tour Rome and actually go see what we learned about and take a tour of the church/monument/building/museum. The professor informed us she loves guests, so for all of you taht are coming to visit, you all can come on the walking tours with the class! Tuesdays and Thursdays I have an Italian Society class, which is the political, social, and cultural development of Italy from the facist days up until present time. I also have a marketing class, I couldnt fully stay away from the business classes!

Tomorrow evening Lizzie and I are flying to Barcelona to stay with our friend Erica from UVM. Ill be sure to take lots of pictures!