A fun day sledding in the awesome Italian Alps
I took a trip high into the mountains on Sunday with my friend Sasha from Russia and her host family.Click to Continue »
View ArticleCarnevale makes return trip to Venice all the more memorable
This Monday and Tuesday, there was no school, thanks to the last two days of Carnevale. Carnevale, Italian for "carnival," is the period of celebration before Lent.Click to Continue »
View ArticleChandler West: The beautiful Caffe Florian
Carnevale celebration brings cultures together in Venice, home of the Caffe Florian, one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited.Click to Continue »
View ArticleChandler West: Italian school trips not like American field trips
The other week, I took a school trip to Ireland with my class and my schools other two fifth-year classes. It was a fascinating and highly enjoyable few days.Click to Continue »
View ArticleExcited about learning new words in Italy
As far as I can figure, there isnt an exact translation for the word excited in Italian. Theres agitata but thats more like agitated, restless, fidgety, upset. People use contenta,Click to...
View ArticleVisit shows diversity of Italy regions
On Sunday, I took a plane from Milan to Catania, so I could spend a week in Sicily. AFS Intercultra has what they call a scambio dentro scambio Click to Continue »
View ArticleChandler West: Going to be tough to leave Italian family
Rock Hill High School student Chandler West is going to find it difficult to leave Italy, where she is spending her senior year.Click to Continue »
View ArticleChandler West: No bunnies, but plenty of eggs with Italian Easter
Chandlers Easter in Italy involved a big family lunch, chocolate eggs and surprises for the kids but no bunnies.Click to Continue »
View ArticleChandler West: Trip to Switzerland, France fun and educational
Chandler West of Rock Hill traveled to Switzerland and France during a trip to visit to nuclear power centers. She is spending this school year as an exchange student in…Click to Continue »
View ArticleChandler West: After a week of adventure, routine is welcome
After traveling all over Italy for most of the past week, Chandler is ready for a little calm and quiet.Click to Continue »
View ArticleChandler West: l’Americano is not a dirty word in Italy
The glamorization of America has existed in Italy for a long time, and it has grown and changed with the times.Click to Continue »
View ArticleChandler West: Language barrier on my side at show
Monday was one of the most interesting days Ive had in Italy. In the afternoon, I met my friends Asena and Fernanda in the train station. We were going to…Click to Continue »
View ArticleChandler West: Thousand Mile Race loaded with history, coolness
Last week, people of all nationalities flocked to Brescias center, making the city feel like as much of a tourist destination as Venice, Milan or Rome all for the…Click to Continue »
View ArticleRock Hill native studying in Italy thrilled to have family visit
One of the most remarkable feelings I’ve ever felt washed over me on Sunday when I glimpsed my real American mother and brother stepping down from a Trenitalia train at…Click to Continue »
View ArticleChandler West: High school graduation from afar not so bad
I let go of my high school years 365 days ago, but I still feel very connected to the rest of the students in the class of 2012. When they…Click to Continue »
View ArticleChandler West: First Italian cooking lesson turns out ‘exquisite’
Chandler considers herself a savvy eater, but her knowledge in the kitchen doesn’t extend much past scrambled eggs and slicing vegetables. What better place than Italy to broaden her resume…Click to...
View ArticleChandler West: Summer days at Lago dIseo, one of Italys jewels
For summer vacations, Italians usually like to go to the sea or to a lake.Click to Continue »
View ArticleChandler West: I love Italy, warts and all
After nearly a year there, Chandler still believes Italy is a dreamy place, but that doesnt mean she doesnt wake up from time to time to see the less-than-perfect reality…Click to Continue »
View ArticleChandler West: Fourth of July – and a happy reunion – in Italy
The Fourth of July abroad is much like Thanksgiving abroad – in other words, just another day to most people.Click to Continue »
View ArticleChandler West says goodbye to Italy, returns to Rock Hill
Ten months ago, I thought the hardest thing Id ever do was to leave my family, friends and life in Rock Hill behind and become an exchange student in Italy.Click to Continue »
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