What were you grateful for this week? My host family, they are so welcoming. What was the most difficult or challenging part of this week? The time difference and language barriers. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. I am an expert haggler, so my host...
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A4’s First Week in Rome
What were you grateful for this week? Being able to video-call my family at home and take them on a walk with me through Rome.What was the most difficult or challenging part of this week? Figuring out the buses and Metro system Tell us about a "wow" moment you had...
Hard to Beat: E’s Week
What were you grateful for this week? This week I am grateful for the ocean, Verona, and gaining a new family! What was the most difficult or challenging part of this week? The most challenging/difficult part of this week was feeling lonely & not wanting to...
Exploring Monte Argentari: C’s Week
What were you grateful for this week?This week I am grateful for showers!! My family and I go out on their boat almost everyday and when we don’t, I go to the beach so I’m super glad I have a place where I can shower and rinse off the sand and salt water at the end of...
M2’s Week
What were you grateful for this week? Friends. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. I went out of my way to teach the kids a new card game. Tell us about your week!This week not much has happened. It’s been a great week, but nothing too extraordinary or...
Pisa, Lucca, & Livorno: E’s Week
What were you grateful for this week?My Host Families. What was the most difficult or challenging part of this week?Trying to please all of the kids. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week.This week, I had the opportunity to prepare and cook dinner for my host...
Capri, Sorrento, & Pompeii: A2’s Dream
What were you grateful for this week?THE FOOD! This week has been a week for food. I have tried so many delicious treats. From my first Italian spaghetti, to my first Napoli margarita pizza.What was the most difficult or challenging part of this week?Blisters???? I...
M2’s Roman Holiday
What were you grateful for this week? *Holidays. Tell us about your week! This week was also a great week! I always have a lot of fun with the kids. They are always so full of so much energy! It’s been quite a bit to handle, but it’s been a lot of fun. They are very,...
A4’s First Week in Italy
What were you grateful for this week?Being given time to slowly adjust to living here with the family.What was the most difficult or challenging part of this week?Getting past the language barrier and being able to communicate. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had...
Magnificent Florence: A’s Week
What were you grateful for this week?The friends I’ve made!What was the most difficult or challenging part of this week?Giorgia was sick, so I spent 3 days home with her and it was just a lot of time home! Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. I spent three...
Feast of St. Peter & St. Paul: K’s Week
What were you grateful for this week?Peaceful places in the middle of a busy city. What was the most difficult or challenging part of this week?Feeling like I'm not doing enough because my family is out of town.Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. Went back...
T’s First Week in Italy
What were you grateful for this week?Well-cooked food. What was the most difficult or challenging part of this week?Figuring out a sleep schedule for myself. Tell us about a "wow" moment you had this week. Giving them gifts from Utah. Tell us about your week! When I...
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