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Indiana University’s Sarah Eiden on Living And Learning Italian

Posted on by Chris Carlton

Study Abroad Bologna

“I’m definitely more open minded and patient with people who have a different world view than I do” — Sarah Eiden

A lot of people study abroad to sharpen their language skills, but Sarah Eiden went to become professionally proficient.

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That sentence is merely scratching of surface of what a phenomenal trip she had. In addition to a plethora fo recommendations and stories, she also described what it was like to eat, sleep, and breathe Italian culture.

Listen up to this one if you’re interested in learning a language or traveling to Italy.

“She was unstoppable. Not because she did not have failures or doubts, bit because she continued on despite them.”

— Beau Taplin

SHOW NOTES

  • Why Sarah chose Italy 🇮🇹 [1:34] (it went back to 2nd grade!)
  • How she chose Bologna, specifically 🧐 [3:54]
    • All her classes were in Italian
  • Scholarships and grants @ IU 💸 [5:45]
    • “They’re giving money away!”
  • A day in the life in Bologna 👩‍🏫 [7:41]
  • Seeing the rest of Italy, like a true Italian + Spain and Austria 🧳 [11:30]
  • Getting caught in a protest 👊 [12:09]
  • Learning how to make pasta from the masters of pasta making 🍝 [16:30]
  • Coming out ‘professionally proficient’ 🗣 [19:39]
  • How studying abroad made Sarah more comfortable 😇 [21:04]
  • Why Sarah decided to go to Indiana University 🎓 [25:46]
  • Duolingo, Memrise, and Cram 📱

If you want to learn how to make real Italian pasta I would reach out to Sarah. I figured showing you a garlic peeling hack, would be the next best thing:

Enjoy!

The Garlic Peel Hack [Infographic]

Studying abroad in Bologna, Italy
Hotel Ristorante La Rosetta

Why You NEED To Study Abroad If You’re Interested in Fashion With Brielle Saggese

Posted on by Chris Carlton

Brielle Saggese Indiana University

“If you’re looking to grow or to change, or if you’re looking for some way for college to shape you that it hasn’t yet, this is the opportunity to find that spark and find that push to be the kind of person you want to be when you graduate.” — Brielle Saggese

Brielle (@briellesajz) is serious about fashion, and the breadcrumbs prove it. She’s slowly making her way around Europe and determined to make a name for herself in the industry. She’s interned at both PVH and LUCKY BRAND, has passion for art, travel, and food, and it all comes together in her interview.

*Point of fact: It costs exactly €17 to get into the Louvre which = $19.05. (We were trying to figure this out 😂)

Wine tasting, French politics, Portugal, riots, internships, and job searching are also covered.

“Lions do not lose sleep over the opinions of sheep.” – Anonymous

SHOW NOTES

  • Bouncing around between studying abroad in France and Italy ✈ [2:00]  Champs-Elysées
  • Gathering piecemealed funding for traveling 💰 [4:08]
  • Living through riots by the Champs-Elysées, and more normal activities 🏠 [5:43]
  • Art classes and applying to future jobs while in Florence 🎨 [8:12]
  • Language learning in two different countries 💬 [9:44 ]
  • Exploring the two respective countries for a more in-depth understanding  🚍 [11:14]
  • Escaping the riots in Bordeaux… the day before the riots started in Bordeaux 💥 [12:12]
  • A cheap hidden gem of traveling in Portugal 💎 [17:11]
  • Pasta with sardines and poor man’s parmesan in Sicily 🍝 [18:50]
  • Funding travels with digital content-creation 💻 [20:44]
  • Searching for jobs and a future in NYC  🗽 [22:38]
  • Financial reasons for attending college in-state at IU 💸 [23:40]
  • Recommendations and final quote 🙌 [24:52]

U.S. Fashion Industry Data That Will Knock Your Socks Off [Infographic]