Yes, I am going to have the time of my life in a foreign country as I study fascinating subjects and learn about Italian culture, yadda, yadda, yadda. But, to be perfectly honest, there are some very compelling non-academic reasons I am looking forward to my time in the cradle of civilization. My top ten list currently includes the following:
#1 I will be meeting people I can hang out with in Oxford. As a Super Senior, a.k.a. 5th year, knowing some faces when walking Uptown is most welcome.
#2 David by Michelangelo. My life's dream is to see him. The highlight and glory of the Renaissance. Can't wait.
#3 Gelato. Less calories, more tasty according to everyone I talk to. Bring it.
#4 Cinque Terre. Five towns nestled precariously on Italy's west coast, with few (if any) historical artifacts to view. Beaches, cliffs, and hiking will be a welcome change from the museums of Florence.
#5 I can stare at beautiful shoes and fashion designs I would never be able to find in Lexington, Kentucky. Then, after a short, futile mental debate, purchase said products and ignore the total on the cash register.
#6 Knowing that the country produced these guys.
#7 Finding out if Italy produced many like them for my viewing and photographing pleasure. (Why only have a stone David? Why not a country full of live ones? )
#8 Seeing my friend Chelsea who is studying in Urbino. Overseas visitation=too cool.
#9 Being relatively disconnected from technology. No phone constantly beeping, buzzing, vibrating, and ringing to get my attention.
#10 Hearing Italian be spoken, and having very little idea what is being said. Let's my imagination run wild with the possibilities.
--k
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