Kristina Houser
Siena, Spring 2011
Kristina's Posts
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America, the Beautiful.
After a crazy and busy last week in Siena and a 16 hour trip, I’m back in America!
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The realities of international understanding
One of the most valuable things I’ve learned during this experience is how to appreciate other cultures while still valuing my own.
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Cultural Experiences – Passover, Medieval Times and Pilgrimage
Last week my roommate, Erin, hosted a Passover Seder. This was another time I was thankful that our program is so small – we fit 30 people into our dining room, but I don’t think we could have found places for anymore people, it was pretty crammed!
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Another point of view…
As we all begin contemplating our return home in less than a month, the students in my program are all becoming a little nostalgic about our time in Siena and what we will miss most.
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Spring break pt.2 – The beach in Barcelona
So I guess it’s time to finally finish posting about spring break.
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Spring break pt. 1 – Springtime in Paris
I started off my spring break by meeting up with Kerry, one of my best friends from Mizzou, in Paris!
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I have just today, and I’m going to be happy in it
Siena – I’m in love. I love the beauty. I love the reverence for beauty. I love the serenity.
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Carnevale di Venezia
Traveling to Padova, Verona and Venice during Carnevale!
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Branching out
My recent travels to Milan and Florence
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Nice to meet you, Siena
My first weekend discovering Siena – and what a beautiful place it is.
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Ciao from Siena!
Moving in, and the beginning of my wonderful semester in Siena!!
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The Pros of Fear
Reflecting on the strongest emotion I’m feeling two weeks before leaving for Siena – fear!
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