Alexandra Gallagher
Journal Entries
Sep 10th 2022
A Reflective First Week in Rome
Aug 22nd 2022
Pre-Departure Vlog
More About This Scholar
“Hello” in your host country’s language: Ciao!
Home Institution (your U.S. University/College): Diablo Valley College
Expected graduation year: 2024
Destination city & country: Rome, Italy
Program provider: The American University of Rome
Major/minor: Communications & Digital Media / Art History & Writing
Demographics: Hispanic/Latinx, Community College Student
Future career aspirations: Communicate new written and visual narratives which create connections between people, elevate empathy for others, and honor the dignity of humanity.
Top 3 goals for your time abroad: 1. To step outside my familiar stories and experiment with new ways of seeing and being.
2. To strengthen my sense of autonomy, adaptability, and capability.
3. To immerse myself in as much art, sample as much food, and experience as much of La Dolce Vita that I can afford.
Home Institution (your U.S. University/College): Diablo Valley College
Expected graduation year: 2024
Destination city & country: Rome, Italy
Program provider: The American University of Rome
Major/minor: Communications & Digital Media / Art History & Writing
Demographics: Hispanic/Latinx, Community College Student
Future career aspirations: Communicate new written and visual narratives which create connections between people, elevate empathy for others, and honor the dignity of humanity.
Top 3 goals for your time abroad: 1. To step outside my familiar stories and experiment with new ways of seeing and being.
2. To strengthen my sense of autonomy, adaptability, and capability.
3. To immerse myself in as much art, sample as much food, and experience as much of La Dolce Vita that I can afford.