Today marks the last activity and day of my Italian journey. This has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life and I accredit my decision to take this trip to the President's Leadership Class. As I mentioned in my other blogs, I've always imagined studying abroad and now I get to say that I've done so. This has inspired me to create a list of places to travel, with Greece being the next destination at the top of my list. A quote on Pinterest I saw says, "you get a strange feeling when you're about to leave a place like you'll not only miss the people you'll love but you'll miss the person are now at the time and place because you'll never the this way ever again." I feel as though I've found a different part of myself in Italy that I would love to bring back with me, but as the quote says, there's a strange feeling that only takes place at that time and place. This exposure to a different culture and language has taught me a lesson concerning preconceived notions, acceptance, and open-mindedness. I thought I understood open-mindedness, but this experience redefined my ideology.
Today we visited the Five Star Movement, another activist group, that was very admirable and informative, but my focus for this last day was enjoying the moment, the scenery, the culture, and my fellow PLCers. I would have to say I accomplished this task at dinner as it was one entertaining night consisting of filing through the restaurant with tambourines and streamers, interacting with operatic singers, and singing the wrong lyrics to Amazing Grace. It was an unforgettable night. Following dinner, I even stepped out of my comfort zone an performed a Beyonce song onstage at a bar. (No I was not under the influence, I just wanted to create a memorable moment.) Italy will forever be ingrained in my heart.
Arrivederci Roma,
The {Hannah} Pope
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