Kathryn Sommer
<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>
Blogs by Kathryn Sommer
My Last Week In Rome
My experience in Rome is coming to an end and needless to say I had to do everything one last time: see my favorite places and monuments, go to my favorite...
Looking Back On Rome
This semester abroad was a gift to me and hopefully it will be as great of an experience to anyone studying abroad in the future - if you embrace this...
Eastern Europe
During Fall Break we decided to explore Eastern Europe and traveled to Krakow, Auschwitz, and Birkenau in Poland, Prague in the Czech Republic, Vienna in...
Pisa: The Leaning Tower and Keith Haring?
Who knew that Pisa had more to offer than the Leaning Tower of Pisa, such as a gigantic and impressive mural by Keith Haring?
From Uffizi Art Work to Gondola Rides
A weekend trip from Rome to Florence and Venice can easily be done by train. It is a must to admire the incredible selection of art work in the Uffizi Gallery...
Rome - Old vs New
When visiting the ruins of the Forum Romanum, the Caesar Forum, or others, one inevitably stumbles upon the Vittoriano. The strong class of old and new...
Tour Through The Colosseum
When in Rome, seeing and even touring the Colosseum is a must! In my opinion it is best enjoyed when the sun sets or at night as it is beautifully lit in both...
IES Rome takes Toscana
On the IES trip to the Tuscany we were able to explore the small town of Montalcino for lunch and continued our trip with a guided tour of Siena. After the tour...
From Capri Sun to Positano Lemons
I highly recommend visiting Capri and Positano in order to explore these charming small hillside towns that both have an incredible view of the ocean and in...
When in Rome…Prepare to Walk Everywhere
I have been in Rome for 10 days and the numerous sights never cease to amaze me. Here are a few things I have stumbled upon during my daily 12 miles walks.
"Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" - Jack Johnson
While I am extremely excited to start my adventure in Rome, I am also trying to enjoy my last few days at home. But now I am first and foremost struggling with...