Ellie Barrickman
Hi, my name is Ellie Barrickman. I grew up outside of Philly and moved to NYC in 2021 to study Film and Television at Fordham University. Outside of school, I perform improv comedy at the Magnet Theater and UCB Theater. Maybe I'll try it in Italian?
Blogs by Ellie Barrickman
All Roads Lead to Rome... Re-Entry Reflection
After returning to the USA, I'm seeing the ways that my semester abroad changed me.
Campania- IES Abroad Weekend Getaway
Enjoy these video clips of an amazing weekend trip to Campania through IES Abroad!
Show Off Your City! Tour Guide 101
Are your loved ones coming to visit your study abroad destination? Here are my tips to help them connect with your experience and keep "tutto a posto."
Corso Singolo- Roma Tre!
I'm so glad I got to take a class at Roma Tre, a local Italian university. Here, I share a bit about my experience and encourage you to take the leap for a...
An Introvert Abroad
I'm reflecting on how I've both pushed the bounds of my comfort zone and cut myself some slack this semester; studying abroad is a lot of good stuff, but a lot.
Academics in Rome
It may seem like a bore to be in class with Rome out the window, but IES Abroad's academics make sure to take advantage of every opportunity this city has to...
Easy Day Trips from Rome
The excitement of a big city can be too much sometimes, but Rome has a remarkable regional rail system that makes day trips a simple and fun escape!
Orientation Week: Finding my Footing on These Cobblestones!
Orientation Week at IES has been informative and comprehensive, but never boring. I'm settling in nicely and am excited to get to know the city even better!
From the Big Apple to the Big... Tomato?
As I prepare to leave NYC after three years, getting to know another metropolis is a scary thought. But Rome and I go way back and I can't wait to call it my...