Exploring the Doge’s Palace: Jan Term in Italy

For Jan Term 2023, a group of freshmen Honors students travelled to Italy. Read about their journey through the Doge Palace and exploration of it’s historic and artistic value.

The Museum of the Innocents: Jan Term in Italy

On our last day in Florence, Italy, the Honors group visited the Musuem of the Innocents, also known as the Hospital of the Innocents. A deeply emotional experience, the museum offered incredible insight as to what life might have been like for children whose families were unable to take care of them while the hospital was still in operation. Well-kept records and well-preserved artifacts were on display for all to see, telling tales of sorrowful loneliness and joyful reunions.

Real A.S Can Be, a Podcast: Jan Term in Italy

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In Jan Term 2023, a group of freshmen Honors students took a trip across Italy. Explore the journey with them through the perspective of two of the students, written in podcast format!

A Guide to the Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, and Bargello Gallery: Jan Term in Italy

For Jan Term 2023, a group of Honors freshmen explored different parts of Italy. Explore some of these galleries through the eyes of two of the students.

A Day in the Life: Jan Term in Italy

During Jan Term 2023, a group of freshmen Honors students took a trip to Italy. Part of the trip was a day spent in the Academia followed by watching a game of football (soccer). Read about the experience written by two of the students on the trip.

Experiencing the Vatican City: Jan Term in Italy

Over Jan Term, a group of Honors freshmen students took a trip across Italy to learn and grow. Read about two of those students’ experiences in the Vatican City, and how it didn’t meet many of the expectations they had set.

A Magical Day in Assisi: Jan Term in Italy

While freshmen were exploring Italy, they had the opportunity to visit the city of Assisi. Read this story, written by two of the students, detailing that experience and the lessons learned.

Learning to Explore: Jan Term in Italy

Over Jan Term, freshmen honors students took a trip to learn in Italy. Read about the adventures of two of the freshmen and how they learned to venture into a new culture on their own, appreciate the art of the Borghese Gallery, and make new acquaintances.

A New Perspective: Students Attend Pope Benedict XVI’s Funeral

During the freshman Jan Term trip to Italy, some of the students had the unique experience of attending the funeral of Pope Benedict XVI. Read about the insights and awe this experience inspired.

Wonders of St. Peter’s Basilica: Jan Term in Italy

2023 saw freshmen honors students travel to Italy for a Jan Term study away trip. Read the first of the series of transformational moments these students experienced.