Vatican Museum

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Joseph Thang

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Joseph Thang

<i>Home Institution</i>: University of Texas, Dallas <i>Expected Graduation Year</i>: 2025 <i>Academic Major / Minor</i>: Information Technology Systems <i>Destination</i>: Vienna, Austria <i>"Hello" in your host country's language</i>: Hallo <i>Demographics</i>: Asian/Asian American, U.S. Immigrant, First-Generation College Student, Community College Student <i>Future Career Goals</i>: My future career goals are to work in tech companies after graduation and maybe continue my master depending on my job situation. <i>Top Three Study Abroad Goals</i>: Learn how to ski; Learn some German; Make some life-long friendship

I also had a guided tour of the Vatican Museum during my one-day exploration of Vatican City. The Vatican Museums comprise over 50 galleries, including the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms, and the Gallery of Maps. The collection includes ancient Roman and Greek sculptures, renaissance art, and religious artifacts from around the world.

I had an opportunity to learn more about the Chruch history through countless unique artworks, ancient sculptures, and collections from different popes, such as the pope’s election that happened inside the Sistine Chapel. One of the most famous and popular attractions in the Vatican Museums is the Sistine Chapel, which features Michelangelo’s stunning ceiling frescoes. The Raphael Rooms are another highlight, featuring frescoes Raphael and his students painted.

All these paintings, especially the Sistine Chapel, amazed and overwhelmed me.