Six Days!
I started packing today. I got about as far as laying out all of my teacher's clothes: ties, pants, shirts, belts, shoes and calling it a day. Better than nothing I suppose. I'm afraid of overpacking, but I simply love getting dressed nicely for school. I'd hate to have to repeat an outfit within the first few weeks-yikes.
I have been practicing Italian all day. The lessons were all about food, how appropriate. These lessons will probably come in handy more than any other, I should review them again before bed.
I can't believe the trip commences in less than a week. I am starting to get anxious! There is still so much to do before leaving. I'm sure it will all get done, I just can't believe that in less than a week I will be living in Rome. I feel like once I am there I will never want to leave.
Words of the Day:
fragole: strawberry
cibo: food
senza: without
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
Buon Viaggio
Ciao!
In one week I will be embarking on a two month journey to the homeland, Italia. This is my first time going to Italy and the longest I will have ever been away from home. I've decided to create this blog for the exclusive purpose of documenting the trip. I hope to update it daily and include pictures, anecdotes, word(s) of the day, any other gem I come across.
I will be living in Trastevere, which is often considered "The Heart of Rome." From the research I've done before arriving, Trastevere seems to be a quaint little town with cobblestone streets and a very rustic Italian feel. It appears to be on the outskirts of touristy Rome, peppered with ancient churches and a charming atmosphere. The word Trastevere translates to 'across the Tiber.' Our apartment is located just a few blocks from the Tiber and a short walk over the Ponte Sisto bridge into more central Rome.
How am I so fortunate to be going on this journey? I am actually interning at an American school located in Rome. Though I don't yet know much about the school, I do know that it is called Marymount University and holds students from grades K-12. I will be teaching high school English to 9th and 10th graders as well as drama to 7th and 8th graders. This 'internship' is technically the first half of my student teaching experience. My college runs a program every year in which a few students are selected to teach at these schools abroad. Needless to say I am incredibly excited for this opportunity.
I'll be sure to post a few more times before actually leaving. There will be a lot to do in the next seven days, but I am completely positive the stress and anxiety will be worth it.
Words of the Day:
fiume: river
ponte: bridge
nuotare: to swim
In one week I will be embarking on a two month journey to the homeland, Italia. This is my first time going to Italy and the longest I will have ever been away from home. I've decided to create this blog for the exclusive purpose of documenting the trip. I hope to update it daily and include pictures, anecdotes, word(s) of the day, any other gem I come across.
I will be living in Trastevere, which is often considered "The Heart of Rome." From the research I've done before arriving, Trastevere seems to be a quaint little town with cobblestone streets and a very rustic Italian feel. It appears to be on the outskirts of touristy Rome, peppered with ancient churches and a charming atmosphere. The word Trastevere translates to 'across the Tiber.' Our apartment is located just a few blocks from the Tiber and a short walk over the Ponte Sisto bridge into more central Rome.
How am I so fortunate to be going on this journey? I am actually interning at an American school located in Rome. Though I don't yet know much about the school, I do know that it is called Marymount University and holds students from grades K-12. I will be teaching high school English to 9th and 10th graders as well as drama to 7th and 8th graders. This 'internship' is technically the first half of my student teaching experience. My college runs a program every year in which a few students are selected to teach at these schools abroad. Needless to say I am incredibly excited for this opportunity.
I'll be sure to post a few more times before actually leaving. There will be a lot to do in the next seven days, but I am completely positive the stress and anxiety will be worth it.
Words of the Day:
fiume: river
ponte: bridge
nuotare: to swim
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