The Perks Of Studying In The Center Of Rome

Kathryn Sommer
December 4, 2015

How lucky am I to study in a school that is located directly across from the Castel Sant’Angelo? A program that is five minutes away from the Vatican, and approximately ten minutes away from the Pantheon?

When studying in the center of Rome, I highly recommend going on short excursions in between classes or after school, as everything is so close to the IES Abroad Center. I walk by the Vatican and Castel Sant’Angelo on my way to school every day, across the Ponte Sant’Angelo even. And if I want to eat one of the best gelatos in Rome, one of the best gelatos is located right by the Pantheon – Don Nino is truly a must-try!

Large circular stone castle at dusk with warm lighting. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

     

1. Large white monument with statues and columns in a grassy plaza.
2. City view from above with a bronze chariot statue.
3. Aerial view of a long street in Rome.
4. Circular fortress Castel Sant'Angelo at dusk.
5. Angel statue atop Castel Sant'Angelo. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

     

Gelato in a brioche bun with the Pantheon in the background. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

Castel Sant'Angelo                   Sant'Angelo                               Don Nino Gelato

Gelato in front of the Pantheon, Rome, with a cloudy sky background. 

Looking up at Pantheon's curved wall against a blue sky with clouds. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

     

Gelato in front of Rome's Pantheon columns. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

     

1. Gelato sandwich held up with the Pantheon in the background.
2. Close-up of the Pantheon's exterior walls against a blue sky.
3. Pantheon's dome interior with a central oculus.
4. St. Peter's Basilica facade with a clear blue sky. This alt text was added with Al; accuracy may vary.

The Pantheon                            The World-Famous Cupola      The Vatican

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<p>My name is Kathryn Sommer and I study at Haverford College, a small school right outside of Philadelphia. I am a premed student majoring in biology, though I also have a passion for art, especially drawing and photography, both of which I enjoy the most when traveling. I was fortunate enough to grow up traveling the world, mainly Europe, as I was born and raised in Germany. On one of my shorter trips in my childhood, I have visited Rome and I cannot wait to get to know the city, the culture, and the people better.</p>

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Haverford College
Major:
Biological Sciences
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