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Each year paves the way for a new journey to expose

students to a country many will be experiencing for

the fi rst time. It is a privilege to share a piece of my

home with them and witness the transformation

they go through the travel week and within just a

few months in Florence.

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Spring 2015 CITI Pre-Semester Field Learning WeekAugust 26th - September 2nd 2015

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Angela Carlsoni n t e r i o r d e s i g n

Rome, 3000 years of art and history. Refl ections of an American in Rome. Arriving in Rome and

experiencing Italy for the first time was surreal.

In all my classes back home I always learn year after

year about the history and art of Italy and now I have

the opportunity to experience it fi rst hand and visit the

places I’ve seen in my textbooks. As an interior design

major, Italy is the best place for me to study because

it is known for its architecture and design. Studying

and traveling in such a place is a great opportunity

for me both as an individual and a designer.

Bolgheri. The meaning of food and wine in Italian Culture. I come from a large Italian-American family

and so I knew previously how important food and wine

are in Italian culture but being able to have my fi rst

taste of it here in Italy was amazing. Here, food and

wine is a symbol of family and friends, socialization,

and enjoyment. The Italians make quality food and

wine and take pride in their traditions because its

typically passed down through families.

Florence: My new home for the Semester. The preparatory travel week helped me feel like a Florentine local because… It allowed me to become

accustomed to my new setting and experience the

different regions of Italy.

Something that changed or affi rmed my perspective about Italy was... The fact that the land of Italy is so

diverse from mountains to vineyards and big cities.

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Jesse ChmielI n t e r i o r d e s i g n

Rome, 3000 years of art and history. Refl ections of an American in Rome. Rome is truly like no other city.

Strolling down the streets and seeing the Colosseum

and the Pantheon was an incredible experience.

I think as an American, it is diffi cult to imagine

how much history the city has compared to any

of the U.S cities. Getting to see parts of the Roman

Forum gave me a glimpse into the Roman Empire. I

really enjoyed seeing St. Peter’s Basilica especially,

Michelangelo’s Pieta. Rome is like a living textbook.

Caprarola, Villa Lante and Bomarzo. Architecture combined with nature. Villa Lante was a picturesque

Italian garden that was more than I could have even

expected. Fountains and sculptures were placed

perfectly in the gardens that were manicured to

perfection. Symmetry and order seemed of high

importance in the Gardens of Villa Lante. In contrast, the

gardens of Bomarzo were much more organic. I liked

how the gardens took the viewer on a journey through

the woods. It was as if I stepped into another world.

A personal growth experience that I will forever remember was… Navigating around unknown places

was something I had been nervous for before coming

to Italy. Once I did it on my own in Rome, I felt very

accomplished.

Something that changed or affi rmed my perspective about Italy was... Seeing how much love goes into

the things they care about, like food, wine, art and

architecture affi rmed my belief that Italians cherish

their history.

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Nicole Chronister I n t e r i o r d e s i g n

Rome, 3000 years of art and history. Refl ections of an American in Rome. Stepping into Rome reminds

me of stepping into Time Square on a busy afternoon.

However, if you walk a couple blocks down the

road, you are brought back 2,000 years where the

gladiators used to fi ght to the death in the Colosseum.

Then if one crosses the Fiume Tevere, he or she will

step into the Vatican State, a completely separate

country from Italy. No matter where you go in Rome,

you will fi nd yourself completely submerged in a sea

of art and history.

Il Giardino dei Tarocchi. A contemporary creation of imagination in the tradition of the Italian Gardens. When one pictures a traditional Italian garden, one

does not think of esoteric symbolic fi gures. However,

Niki de Saint Phalle seamlessly created these fi gures

deep in the woods of Italy. When entering the Tarot

Garden, you step into the mind of Niki. You are able

to witness how she took shelter in art by creating

these contemporary fi gures. Each and every fi gure

is covered with bright colors and radiates life. It is

purely a once in a life time experience to enter the

imagination of Niki de Saint Phalle.

Florence: My new home for the Semester. The preparatory travel week helped me feel like a Florentine local because… It gave me the

opportunity to immerse myself into a completely new

surrounding while becoming familiar with the Italian

lifestyle/culture before I began my time in Florence.

I felt I gained a lot of knowledge about myself and how

far I am willingly to push myself past my boundaries.

Something that changed or affi rmed my perspective about Italy was… Wine is not abused in this culture.

It is appreciated in a time of leisure with family and

friends.

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Sarah Ferry I n t e r i o r d e s i g n

Rome, 3000 years of art and history. Refl ections of an American in Rome. The most captivating part of

Rome was seeing the historic sites. When learning

about the Colosseum and the Pantheon, I never

expected that they would be tucked within a modern

city. The preservation of Italian history is something

to be admired and appreciated. It was impressive

to learn about the technology from Ancient Rome;

Berkley is currently studying Roman cement because

is it more resilient than what we use now.

Caprarola, Villa Lante and Bomarzo. Architecture combined with nature. Palazzo Farnese, Villa Lante,

and the Sacred Woods demonstrated status and a

story through architectural elements and large scale

gardens. Palazzo Farnese was fi lled with frescos,

telling stories of the family and the city. My favorite

part was the fountain going up to the hunting lodge.

Villa Lante, a traditional Italian garden, included

multiple tiers and elements of an outdoor living

space, such as the dining table. Finally, the Sacred

Woods in Bomarzo was not a traditional Italian garden

but provided organization through the representation

of the levels of earth, heaven, purgatory, and hell.

The most impressive part about that garden was that

the enormous sculptures were carved from one stone!

Florence: My new home for the Semester. The preparatory travel week helped me feel like a Florentine local because… it provided me with

knowledge of Italy’s past, traditional food and wine

customs and etiquette, and common Italian greetings.

A personal growth experience that I will forever remember was… leaving the airport and entering a

foreign country for the fi rst time in my life.

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Sofi a Filippi I n t e r i o r d e s i g n

Rome, 3000 years of art and history. Refl ections of an American in Rome. Roman Architecture left me

speechless by the overwhelming scale and detail. It

was amazing to see these oversized ancient buildings

amidst the bustling city of Rome. Turning a corner

and being presented with these buildings was sheer

astonishment to me, but as I looked around the natives

would walk by and not even glance at these amazing

landmarks, this truly made me feel like a tourist.

Baratti and Populonia. In the footsteps of the Etruscans. After exploring the lives of the Romans, it

was a great change to learn about the Etruscans and

their history. Being able to not only see these ancient

tombs where families were buried, but to actually

enter them was amazing. Standing in the tombs of

the Etruscans helped picture how this culture used to

be hundreds of years ago. As we ended our tour of

the tomb I was glad to be able to take in the beautiful

scenery of Baratti from the beach down below.

A personal growth experience that I will forever remember was... I will remember starting my journey

abroad traveling and learning about a foreign country

with past friends and creating new friendships, and

learning more independence, as I won’t have my

family for four months.

One sentence/phrase that in my opinion illustrates Italy and Italian culture is... The way in which Italians

take time to enjoy their meals with the people around

them creates a more relaxed gratifying atmosphere.

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Jade Harrington I n t e r i o r d e s i g n

Rome, 3000 years of art and history. Refl ections of an American in Rome. Rome is such an incredible

city, always bustling and fi lled with so many historical

sites. The Colosseum, ancient ruins, the Spanish

Steps, the Trevi fountain - there was not a dull

moment the whole time visiting. It is quite busy,

with people everywhere, and you can defi nitely tell

who the tourists are. It was fun exploring during free

time and going out at night, seeing the Colosseum lit

up and visiting little markets on the water. Rome was

also the fi rst place I experienced Gelato.

Il Giardino dei Tarocchi. A contemporary creation of imagination in the tradition of the Italian Gardens. I honestly thought this place was so fascinating and

incredible. Just the fact that this woman was able to

create such amazing masterpieces while in her state,

and live in one of her masterpieces. Each sculpture is

abstract, which is what gives the viewer the power to

use his or her imagination to conclude what they are

viewing. Each piece was so different and intriguing,

everything was absolutely beautiful. My favorite was

the house with all the mirrors.

Florence: My new home for the Semester. The preparatory travel week helped me feel like a Florentine local because… It helped me to not feel

like a complete fi sh out of water. I was able to start

acclimating myself to the bustling streets and taste all

the wonderful foods.

Something that changed or affi rmed my perspective about Italy was...The food in Italy is defi nitely even

more incredibly tasty than everyone said. It is so

fresh and you can defi nitely tell.

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Samantha HenselS t u d i o a r t

Rome, 3000 years of art and history. Refl ections of an American in Rome. Rome to me has always

seemed like another world to me, fi lled with triumph,

defeat, tragedy and majesty. It was overwhelming

passing massive groups of people, cars, everything

moving around you, but the history and magic of the

place brings you right back. Nothing more beautiful

has been in front of me then the Colosseum and the

Pantheon. It’s fl abbergasting to think all the things

we were told are true about said places, but going

there and seeing and touching it in person makes

fairy tales real.

Caprarola, Villa Lante and Bomarzo. Architecture combined with nature. Caprarola, Villa Lante, and

Bomarzo each had their own individual qualities

and atmospheres, but each had an aspect of human

creation mingling within nature. In Villa Lante, I

learned the patrons wanted symmetry and control,

even over things like nature. Perfection these gardens

seemed, and that’s how they were intended to

be perceived as. It was beautiful to see the marble

against the green surroundings.

Bolgheri. The meaning of food and wine in Italian Culture. Learning about wine culture was one thing

that I was really looking forward to. I have always

loved having a sip of wine on Thanksgiving, but here

it is a huge part of their world. In Bolgheri, I was able

to learn the grapes themselves, production, and

tasting of wine. The food was amazing, and the wine

more than satisfactory. I can still imagine the salty

taste on my lips, the Bolgheri sun on my skin.

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Christina JocelynC r i m i n a l j u s t i c e

Rome, 3000 years of art and history. Refl ections of an American in Rome. The culture everywhere

was mesmerizing as an American walking around

Rome. The rustic looking streets intrigued me. I

wanted to know the type of people that live in these

apartments. I felt myself constantly thinking of what

it was like to actually live there full time. I thought of

myself as a guest as I did not speak Italian and there

were many Italian norms that I was not accustomed

to before going to Rome.

Caprarola, Villa Lante and Bomarzo. Architecture combined with nature. Caprarola, Villa Lante and

Bomarzo were so spectacular because there were

so many layers and levels to the gardens and stories

behind the frescos. There was a lot to look at and

study. I enjoyed walking around and seeing these

beautiful sculptures before me in Bomarzo. I enjoyed

learning about the history behind the frescos in

Caprarola. The water rushing through the garden we

unlike anything I have ever seen before.

Florence: My new home for the Semester. The preparatory travel week helped me feel like a Florentine local because… The preparatory travel

week helped me feel like a Florentine local because

I was accustomed to some Italian norms and

tendencies. I was more of how to blend in more than

other American students.

A personal growth experience that I will forever remember was... Realizing that I was on my own

when I stepped onto the plane and instead of

panicking I stayed calm and content.

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Stephanie Leone G r a p h i c d e s i g n

Rome, 3000 years of art and history. Refl ections of an American in Rome. While in Roma, I was struck

most by the age of everything. From the Coliseum to

the Pantheon it is truly shocking to think how long

they have been around. It makes me think about how

young of a country America is. I had never seen any

buildings older than a couple hundred years prior to

studying abroad.

Bolgheri. The meaning of food and wine in Italian Culture. This was perhaps my favorite day for one

reason: the food. The vineyards were absolutely

beautiful and the grapes were the best I have ever

tried. The wine tasting was very interesting to learn

how to smell and to properly hold/taste the wine. The

wine paired with all of the delicious foods was molto

bene! I especially enjoyed the meats and cheeses

with honey.

Florence: my new home for the semester. The preparatory travel week helped me feel like a Florentine local because... I was able to appreciate

the different regions of Italy before settling into my

home for the next four months. I also think that

throughout travel week more people spoke Italian

to us and I really appreciated getting the gist before

settling here.

A personal growth experience that I will forever remember was… Being able to navigate my friend

and I out and about in Rome to a place to eat supper.

Previously I had been getting lost and this was a big

step for me.

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Christie McInnis I n t e r i o r d e s i g n

Rome, 3000 years of art and history. Refl ections of an American in Rome. Spending time in Rome

as an American was an unforgettable experience

because I saw such amazing sights that I had only

previously studied in textbooks. It is such a big and

unfamiliar place that I had to be very careful not to

get lost in, but all of the streets are so beautiful; each

building was like a work of art. The moment I saw the

Colosseum is when it really hit me that I was in Italy.

Caprarola, Villa Lante and Bomarzo. Architecture combined with nature. The gardens we visited

in Caprarola, Villa Lante and Bomarzo all showed

different ways that architecture has been combined

with nature throughout history. These gardens are

created solely to demonstrate power, entertain, or

make some sort of statement. Whether they are

following strict societal rules of what a garden should

be or they are deliberately defying the norm, the

gardens are amazing environments that really allow

visitors to connect with nature on a large scale.

A personal growth experience that I will forever remember was.... Standing in ancient places like

the Colosseum and the Pantheon and realizing how

small and insignifi cant I am in the grand scheme of

the world and how impressive Romans were without

any modern technology.

Something that changed or affi rmed my perspective about Italy was… Italian culture is taken as seriously

as any religion; it unifi es and connects the people

of Italy and keeps tradition alive in a world that is

constantly changing. I never realized how important

it was to follow cultural rules/traditions while dining!

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Lauren Muldoon I n t e r i o r d e s i g n

Rome, 3000 years of art and history. Refl ections of an American in Rome. Rome is a very ancient, unique

and fast paced city that has some of the most famous

architecture in the world. The Colosseum, Roman

Forum, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon are some of the

famous highlights that we were able to see. These

are each unique in their own way and draw millions

of people from across the world to come see them.

The meal that we had the fi rst night with multiples

courses was my favorite meal from the whole week.

Florence: my new home for the semester. The preparatory travel week helped me feel like a Florentine local because... It was able to show me

how to live the Florence lifestyle by teaching me

useful Italian words, the meaning of food and wine,

and the history of architecture.

A personal growth experience that I will forever remember was… My trip to the marble quarry that

Michelangelo used for his works. Even though the bus

ride there was terrifying, it was worth the view.

Something that changed or affi rmed my perspective about Italy was… The various gardens and

architecture affi rmed that Italy is one of the most

unique and beautiful countries in the world.

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Kristin NealI n t e r i o r d e s i g n

Rome, 3000 years of art and history. Refl ections of an American in Rome. As a U.S. citizen coming from

a small town Rome was a cultural shock because

everything moved quickly which was a way to make

us step out of our comfort zones and explore a new

way of living. There are a number of architectural

constructions that leave an impact on the world, such

as the Colosseum and the Pantheon.

Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi. Italian Lifestyle during leisure time. At Viareggio each fl oat had a

very strong meaning that was incredibly thought

through and meant to arise a reaction out of the

viewer. One that stuck with me the most was the

one about child abuse, and how they decided to

incorporate a live dancer onto the fl oat. Leisure

time at the open market had a variety of items and

vendors, and really showed how this type of business

affects daily life.

Bolgheri. The meaning of food and wine in Italian Culture. Gaining insight at Bolgheri into the process

of making wine and how long it takes to prepare was

amazing. Rose bushes are planted at the end of each

row of grapes to be able to detect any contamination

in the grapes. The thoughtful eagerness of the

employees allowed me to learn the proper ways to

drink wine and gain a better understanding of how

wine should be experienced in the Italian culture.

Florence: my new home for the semester. The preparatory travel week helped me feel like a Florentine local because... During the preparatory

week I was able to experience more places, food, and

cultural that I don’t believe I would have otherwise.

Visiting gardens, showrooms, and other Italian

landmarks allowed me to better understand Italy

itself and its effect on the people living and visiting

here.

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Molly O’HearnI n t e r i o r d e s i g n

Caprarola, Villa Lante and Bomarzo. Architecture combined with nature. The Palazzo Farnese at

Caprarola was my favorite site of the travel week.

To learn about the Farnese family and to see how

that ties into Villa Lante created a whole loop

of education for me. The interior as well as the

garden revealed the everyday lives of Italian elites

during the Renaissance. Bomarzo was a more

creative and boundary-breaking garden of its time.

The representation of heaven and hell is such an

interesting concept.

Bolgheri. The meaning of food and wine in Italian Culture. At Tenuta di Ventura I learned how to truly

experience food. I have always loved tasting food and

pairing food but to feel transported through taste has

changed the way I see food and wine in particular.

The white wine was especially interesting because

of the way aeration opened up the hidden fl avors of

the wine. When the wine moved around my palette I

could taste the ocean spray and the ashy undertones.

To then see how the wine is produced shows how

truly delicate the process is.

Florence: My new home for the Semester. The preparatory travel week helped me feel like a Florentine local because… I began to understand

how to handle cultural barriers and pick up on Italian

social cues.

A personal growth experience that I will forever remember was... the wine tasting at Bolgheri

because I was taught a new way to experience

something I do every single day...eating.

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Amelia PapadakisI n t e r i o r d e s i g n

Caprarola, Villa Lante and Bomarzo. Architecture combined with nature. Standing at the top of the

Villa Lante in Caprarola overlooking the area felt like

a movie. The garden was so different than ones I’m

used to. We learned that Italian gardens are more

about geometry and symmetry rather than following

the organic qualities of nature. This is to show that

man has control and power. This concept was very

unique and clearly was portrayed beautifully. I have a

new respect and fondness for Italian gardens.

Il Giardino dei Tarocchi. A contemporary creation of imagination in the tradition of the Italian Gardens. One of the statues in the Tarot Garden really stuck

out to me. They all represent different emotions and

stages of life, as this was the artist’s way of expressing

herself throughout her battle with depression. One

appeared to be a female fi gure wrapped in snakes

which I have interpreted as the part of your young life

when people are telling you constant lies and you’re

struggling to fi nd your own truth rather than fall for

what others say.

Bolgheri. The meaning of food and wine in Italian Culture. In Bolgheri we experienced not only amazing

food and wine, but some history about it that made

it all the more special. I guess I never realized how

time consuming the process can be, especially since

the workers at Tenuta DiVaira hand pick every single

grape in their vineyards for the production of wine.

The entire procedure, however, is realized after just

one sip of the drink. I love how much they appreciate

it here and don’t abuse the alcohol content but rather

slowly enjoy and savor it.

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Emily ReeraI n t e r i o r D e s i g n

Caprarola, Villa Lante and Bomarzo. Architecture combined with nature. I loved seeing the architecture

and sculpture integrated with nature. Garden and

landscape enhance the beauty of architecture. The

fountains, lawns and gardens that you see before

even entering the Villa create an impression that

makes you want to see more. Gardens serve as a

soft, natural contrast to the harder materials of the

sculptures and buildings and make for a place of

peaceful escape.

Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi. Italian Lifestyle during leisure time. The area of Viareggio and Forte

dei Marmi was another favorite. Learning about the

carnival of Viareggio was cool because it was unlike

anything in that happens in the States. I had one

of my favorite meals at a restaurant in Viareggio.

These areas defi nitely displayed a slower-moving

side of Italy, a side of leisure and relaxation. People

were out taking casual walks or enjoying a nice meal

and it seemed like a place where people might go

to remove themselves from the typical business of

larger tourist areas.

A personal growth experience that I will forever remember was… My personal growth experience

this far was coming over to a completely foreign place

that I had not yet been, without my parents or family

or closest friends. I have learned to reach out and

have been able to make the best of the experience

and adventure as a whole.

A personal growth experience that I will forever remember was… Italy is a place that prides itself on

its rich culture; food, art, and fashion in particular.

There is a refreshing difference in Italian culture

versus the American culture that I am used to.

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Larissa ThoinI n t e r i o r d e s i g n

Rome, 3000 years of art and history. Refl ections of an American in Rome. From a design and architectural

standpoint, I found my time in Rome awe-inspiring.

The juxtaposition of ancient and modern architecture

is truly beautiful and refl ective of the cultural collision

within the modern city of Rome. The smells, fl avors,

and sights of rome overwhelm the senses in the

most profound ways. During a four course meal at a

delightful Roman restaurante I experienced a wide

variety of Italian fl avors from pomodoros, olio, pane,

carne, and a velvety raspberry panna cotta.

Caprarola, Villa Lante and Bomarzo. Architecture combined with nature. Caprarola was an introduction

to the lavish architectural heritage of Italy. A large

and gorgeously painted entry enveloped us and

transported us back to the era of the noble inhabitants.

Though the winding journey of the timeless halls

and art we began our understanding of the Italian

lifestyle. Villa Lante combined our knowledge of

architectural elements with an introduction to the

architectural control of a noble garden. In contrast

with the seamless connections of Villa Lante’s natural

and architectural elements, the works or he secret

garden at Bomarzo are gargantuan and awe inspiring.

Two dimensions collide in the mythical forest statues.

A personal growth experience that I will forever remember was… My introduction to the ancient

city of Rome. I was in awe of the grand scale of the

architecture and of the lifestyle that once occupied

the ground I stood on.

Something that affi rmed my perspective of Italy was… The diversity of life and culture within such

a small country.

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CREDITSPhoto Credit: Endicott Students Fall 2015

Production Coordinator: M. Olimpia Bozza

Endicott Fall 2015 Class:

Carlson Angela

Chmiel Jesse

Chronister Nicole

Ferry Sarah

Filippi Sofia

Harrington Jade

Hensel Samantha

Jocelyn Christina

Leone Stephanie

McInnis Christie

Muldoon Lauren

Neal Kristin

O’Hearn Molly

Papadakis Amelia

Reera Emily

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