Anna Conti - Rome, Italy When I used to hear about Rome in my classes at UGA, I was always left with a desire to visit the places I had learned about—especially since I am in fact majoring in Latin and Classics. After all, experience in Italy’s historical places could only add to my knowledge as a future Latin teacher and make learning more interesting for my students. So, with the generous aid of the Classics Department’s Thompson Award, I spent nearly six weeks on UGA’s Classics Study Abroad in Rome. On this trip I was able to see in person all of the places I had learned about, and the places that I am learning about currently. I saw Etruscan tomb frescos, the remains of the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus, and the ruins at Pompeii; I even had the chance to follow the ancient route of the triumphal procession. In the meantime, I experienced Italian culture and cuisine, and even had the opportunity to take weekend trips to Florence and Orvieto. Since the program fee includes metro passes, I was able to travel more around Rome after class with friends and explore parks, museums, and other exciting places. This trip not only was a great chance to learn about Roman history, but it gave me a greater appreciation for the subject matter I have chosen to study as my major and hopefully my career. I highly recommend this study abroad program to anyone interested in the history of Rome; it is an excellent opportunity with an erudite professor. Anna is a junior, double majoring in Latin and Classical Culture.
