Caitlin Piemme

Initially I was nervous to spend a month in a foreign country with people I didn’t know, but I’ve made amazing friends and tried many new things in a matter of weeks. This program pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me better myself as a journalist. I now feel less afraid to approach strangers and ask them questions or take their photo. I’m excited to take these skills home with me as I continue to pursue multimedia journalism in my last year of school and in the real world. This program also gave me a taste of the real world. It taught me that if you want something, go get it. To anyone reading this who is unsure of studying abroad, just do it! Take a risk because you’ll never know what you may encounter once you’re in an unfamiliar place. Urbino has such rich history, breathtaking views and interesting people who want to tell you their stories, and you have a whole team of professors with you who want you to succeed. I’m so thankful for this wonderful opportunity!