From pizza and pasta every other day to breath-taking views of the Mediterranean, the first two weeks of my semester abroad have flown by. With how much I’ve done these days, it feels like I’ve been living here for a month.

I’ve learned a lot about myself and my surroundings, learned to appreciate the opportunities I’m given, and have already met people I know will continue to be in my life for years to come. For now, I’ll go into some of the big things that have impacted my time here so far.