University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Southern Italy
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I learned how very little we learn from the worlds mistakes and how dependent we are on fossil fuels, which can only last for one more century before its all gone. A student - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
yes, i gained knowledge of different lifestyles and experienced many italian historical treasures Nick B - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
Yes! I now have a greater understanding of how what we do to the environment today can affect not only today's culture but future cultures. Christina S - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
Studying in Southern Italy gave me a good sense of what Europe is like and better prepared me for future traveling. The trip made me want to travel more and spend more quality time in the outdoors. Laura T - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
By traveling to Italy, I gained a deeper appreciation of our current civilization's roots. I feel a direct connection to the events of the Forum in Rome to the events of all levels the US government. Linda R - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
It has helped me grow as a person and be able to make new connections. It helped me see how different people interact and live. I am more culturally aware now and I am able to have a more open perspective on the world. I hope to travel abroad again or work abroad sometime in the future. Being able to be emerged in a different cu... Shawna H - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
Yes, very much so. I learned a lot about myself and the culture of Italy. It opened my eyes to things that USA should do to lessen our carbon footprint. Chelsie T - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
Being abroad has given a whole new perspective on life, and everything that I have here at home. I think that sometimes we take for granted all that we have here. That being said, I think that there is a LOT that we can learn from other countries. It was nice to be in towns that were so simple and laid back, and the people weren... Alison H - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
Yes, definitely. It allowed me to see a different perspective on our environmental status. I had not realized how wasteful we are in the US. Entire countries are we would consider 'Green' everyday. Tessa R - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
I felt that my awareness of my own ethnocentrism was greatly increased, allowing me to take a step out of my own cultural comfort zone. This was extremely rewarding. Hannah W - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
I gained knowledge of another culture, and I learned how other cultures interact with one another. This has changed my future plans because I want to go back and learn more about other cultures. Stephie H - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
yes Melissa M - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
loved it! John C - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
I would do it all over again i would! i loved every minute of it Elle J - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
It was very much worth while. Everyone should study abroad! Meridith D - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
This was such a worthhile experience; I didn't want to go back! My professor was great and so was my group. I wouldn't change a thing! Sarah M - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
I've decided I want to travel everywhere now. I've understood how a completely different culture lives and works together as a community. To be able to see thousands of years old buildings and think about what we have in America was priceless. It was definitely a culture shock realizing, oh, nobody speaks English. That was f... Jill T - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
I gained more of an understanding about Environment, Technology, and Society. Of course I learned a ton about Italy and learned some Italian in the process. I plan to implement an Italy unit in my classroom someday. Anna J - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
I will be going abroad again. KERRI D - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
Yes, the trip was worthwhile. Katie M - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
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This course offers the opportunity for students to obtain a fundamental understanding of the relationship between humans, their environment, and the role interdisciplinary scientific research plays in not only the understanding of our past, but using this knowledge to plan for a sustainable future.
Join us in Southern Italy to investigate the environmental and social-political implications of climate change in a hands-on, experiential way.
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