Biology major and psychology minor, Jordan Mello ’20 is currently spending his fall semester at Assumption's Rome campus. Jordan chose to study abroad to learn more about the rich history and culture surrounding the campus, and was able to reach his personal goal of visiting another continent...
Nick Macchione ’22, a history major with a minor in music is spending his fall semester studying abroad at Assumption's Rome campus. “I was drawn to Italy for its rich history as well as the opportunity to be immersed in a new culture and way of living.” Nick has adopted the famous phrase, “...
Sarah Boisvere ‘20, a double major in Global Studies and Theology, is currently spending her fall semester with Semester at Sea (through Colorado State University). Sarah lives on a ship and travels to 13 different countries across the world, from Morocco to Brazil, Portugal to Trinidad and T...
Erin Drumm '21, a double major in Environmental Science and Spanish & Italian is currently spending her fall semester in Costa Rica. For Erin, Costa Rica is a perfect place to study abroad for her majors, as she can explore the rainforests and volcanoes that she learns about in the cla...
Human services and rehabilitation studies major, Amy DeFilippo ‘20 spent this past summer studying abroad on Assumption’s Rome campus. "I wanted to study abroad in Rome because my father's side of the family is Italian, so I wanted to make a better connection with my heritage. My favorite part o...
Johnna Caporuscio ‘21, has always had the desire to experience the Italian culture as its a part of her heritage and a part of her studies. a psychology and sociology double major, Johnna has spent a part of her summer in at Assumption's Rome campus. Being abroad has helped Johnna to be outsi...
“I am so proud of myself for stepping outside of my comfort zone,” says Krysta Cabral ‘21 who has never been far from home and moved to Arizona for the summer. A women’s studies major and member of the Assumption dance team, Krysta has spent her summer working at the Boys and Girl...
Traveling abroad has always been a priority for Lily O’Connor ‘21. A double major in Spanish and English, Lily has the desire to improve upon her Spanish speaking abilities, therefore, she decided to immerse herself in the culture of Granada, Spain this summer. Lily has made herself a home ...
Abby Harkins ‘20, decided to spend a part of her summer abroad in Spain. A human services major with a concentration in communication sciences, Abby is also a member of Assumption’s soccer team which drew her to Spain because of their passion for the sport. Immersing herself in their culture and...
Nikolas Reygadas ‘22, a double major in accounting and management has studied abroad this summer in Monaco. Being bilingual made it easier for Nikolas to interact with more people from all over the world. The beautiful views were one of his favorite parts alongside the opportunity to build his net...
John Fine-Lease ’20 and Devan Sheth ’22 traveled to Arnes, Norway with Assumption Assistant Coach for the Ice Hockey team, Paul Jenkins. This summer trip abroad entailed assisting in coaching a youth hockey camp for kids ages 7-15 while learning the different playing styles and methods the Europ...
Renee Danielle Leavitt ‘20, a political science & theology major spent her spring 2019 semester studying abroad in Ireland through Assumption's study abroad program. “Being in Ireland really gave me a sense of community. I made some lifelong friends, had experiences abroad that I’ll never ...
Victoria Williamson ‘20 a biology major, decided to spend her spring 2019 semester studying abroad in Australia. “I chose Australia because it is right in the Great Barrier Reef, which is the perfect live classroom to study marine biology.” Prior to studying in Australia, Victoria has never tr...
Veronica Prytko ’21, a political science major and art history minor decided to study abroad at Assumption's Rome campus for the spring 2019 semester. “I chose Rome because I have always wanted to study abroad and do it with other Assumption students and professors so I could create great friend...
Noah Veilleux ’21 decided to spend his Spring 2019 semester studying abroad at Assumption’s Rome campus in Rome, Italy. As a history major, Noah was interested in studying abroad to experience the heart of the empire that founded western civilization. “I’ve been inspired by the Colosseum, a ...
Sydney Brosseau ’20, a marketing major, chose to spend her spring 2019 semester studying abroad in Ireland. Sydney has always wanted to travel to different countries around the world, and Ireland was first on her list of countries to visit! “During my time here, the people of Ireland have inspir...
Lily Raso ’20 chose to study abroad because she wanted to make the most of her college experience. “I only live an hour away from Assumption, so I felt like I needed something new and out of my comfort zone.” Lily chose to study at Griffith University in Australia’s Gold Coast because of the...
Chiara Mol 21’ is a Double Major in Elementary Education and English. Chiara chose to study abroad in London during the spring 2019 semester so that she could push herself out of her comfort zone. “I have wanderlust, and always want to travel wherever I can, to meet new people, try new cuisines,...
Mary Kate O’Shaughnessy '20 chose to study abroad at Maynooth University in Ireland as a way to connect with her Irish roots. “I’ve always wanted to visit Ireland and when I was presented with the opportunity to live there for my spring 2019 semester, I couldn’t say no!” Mary Kate wanted t...
Abby Cunningham ’20 a marketing major decided to study abroad so that she could see the world while continuing her education. Abby chose the Czech Republic, specifically Prague to be her home away from home. “Prague is an absolutely beautiful city, has the top business school in Europe, is centr...
Garrett Logan ‘21, a political science major, has always had an interest in the different cultures expressed in the city of Rome. “I have always wanted to go to Italy to see the stunning architecture Rome has to offer. Rome has a unique history with many distinct eras such as the Renaissance and...
Meet Ariana Orcera ’21, a criminology major from Puerto Rico. Ariana is spending her spring semester in Spain to learn more about her Spanish heritage. “I chose Spain to study abroad because my dad's part of the family is from Spain and I saw it as a great opportunity to learn more about my...
Meet Francesca DePergola ’20, a psychology major with minors in human services and theology. When Francesca first entered college at Assumption, she heard about the opportunity of the Rome campus and knew she had to take advantage. “Ever since I was young, traveling to Europe, especially Italy, ...
For the spring semester, Sam Malone, ’21, chose to study abroad at Assumption Rome. Having a program that is unique to Assumption, Sam loves the security of having 20 other Assumption students make him feel comfortable so far from home. “I’m inspired by my daily interactions with Romans in sho...
