My last week in Italy was a surreal blur of exams, papers, parties, late night dancing, watching the sun come up from my balcony. Until all of a sudden I…
Occupy Bologna, Berlusconi Basta
Lately, when my friends and family back home ask me how life in Italy is going, I respond, “I don’t live in Italy. I live in Italy.” I’m coming out…
Halloween in Italy
When I was little, Halloween was my favorite holiday. What was not to like? I got to dress up like whatever Disney princess, super hero, or historical figure (yeah, I…
Occupy Wall Street and now the world
Occupy Wall Street began as a protest of thousands which has spread to tens of thousands in cities worldwide. Hardly anyone (myself included) thought this was possible, and it keeps…
First Impressions in Bologna
This is my first post from Bologna, Italy, where I am beginning the first year of a M.A. program in international relations. I will be in Bologna for nine months,…