Zahra Sandhu

I came here with an imagined supercut in mind of what my time in Urbino was going to look like: welcoming people, scenic landscapes, loud chatter that filled the strada late at night. While my time Italy was all of those things, it was much more. What was missing were the faces I’d meet and come to grow found of, the food I’d taste and never tire of, the bruises that would cover my legs from the adventures I’d go on, and all the other details that has made this such a unique experience. As the days have passed by I have successfully filled in those blank spaces of and it it no longer imagined— thoughts and expectations can only take you so far but it is the reality of an experience, this one in particular, that I will treasure for the years to come. Never could I have imagined exploring a cave on the top of Mt. Nerone, rock climbing in Le Marche region, or creating a connection with such extraordinary individuals in the local area where most of our interactions were done with a smile and some simple gestures. From the interpreters to the professors to the people I’ve gotten to know well and experiences I’ve been able to have, I can truly say these 4 weeks are seemingly unforgettable. My supercut is now complete and will remain in the corners on my mind as I travel back home. I will be reminded of it when I attempt to make my own gnocchi in the states or go on hiking in the mountains.