Italy Travel Study Trip 2010

Lewis University students studied abroad May 9-20 and visited St. Peter's Basilica, the Roman Forum and Coliseum in Rome, the Uffizi in Florence, and the Basilica d' San Francesco in Assisi, among other sites. The 16 students were enrolled in a "Christian Faith and the Arts" course, "Ancient World" course, or independent study. The itinerary included visits to churches, museums and other sites of historical or cultural significance.
Dr. Dominic Colonna, chair of Theology and associate professor, and Dr. Dennis H. Cremin, director of the Lewis University History Center: Urban, Cultural and Catholic History of the Upper Midwest and assistant professor, led this year's program. The Theology Department has been leading the trips since 2002. Dr. Colonna has led the interdisciplinary program six times.
Dr. Colonna said, "Volcanic ashes, transportation delays, inclement weather, and other personal challenges presented us a different experience this year than previous trips. I was impressed with the students' ability to overcome adversities through supporting each other while obtaining a once in a lifetime learning experience."
Cremin added, "We were so excited to be able to blend our own personal history with world history on this trip through new friendships, educational experiences, and good times."
Students involved in the program included: Gregory Aimaro of New Lenox, Stephanie Anzelc of Minooka, Brooke Balash of Downers Grove, Shelby Brown of Evanston, Kristen Calvert of Berwyn, Cassandra Catberro of Naperville, Ashley Ellis of Chicago, Michael Friar of Tinley Park, Joanna Kos of Darien, Frankie Miastkowski of Wood Dale, Kurt Nelson of New Lenox, Amy Olenz of Naperville, Megan Schlegel of Joliet, Leanne Spence of Joliet, Karla Vera of Chicago and Katelyn Watt of Mokena.
The trip was part of the Lewis University Travel Study program, which provides a unique and intensive short-term international experience to students while earning course credits. Lewis University professors create, teach and organize the programs. More information is available by contacting Christopher Swanson, director of International Study Abroad, at studyabroad@lewisu.edu or (815) 836-5993.
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