Hey! My name is Tara Monastesse, and I am a junior at Mount Holyoke. I am an aspiring journalist studying English and film/media. During my time in Rome, I hope to hone my Italian language skills and become a more skilled writer and scholar.

Hi! I’m Grace. I'm a first-generation, Morehead-Cain Scholar at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill studying Economics and Environmental Science. I was raised in Appleton, Wisconsin, and I am an active scuba diver, yogi, and gardener. 

My name is Clara and I am a 3rd year at UVA studying Computer Science and Cognitive Science. I grew up in Upstate New York as the middle child of 2 sisters. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, rock climbing, picnics, and making charcuterie boards.

Hi! My name is Alyssa Burlison and I'm a writing and film double major at Texas Christian University.  I love to write and am working on a romantic comedy inspired by Jimmy Buffet's music. I'm a foodie and I love hiking and stand up paddle boarding! 

नमस्ते! I'm Anmol Rathi, currently in my junior year at Texas Christian University where I'm pursuing a double major in Economics and Political Science, with a focus on Middle East Studies. An interesting fact about me: I've had the honor of meeting

I'm Alexandra Thorpe, a Computer Science junior at Washington and Lee University. My favorite hobbies include hiking, swimming, thrifting, making playlists, and spending time with friends! I have two dogs named Elvis and Bella back home!

Hi, my name is Amarachi. I go to New York City and go to school in Lewiston, Maine. A fun fact about me is that I love classic rock and enjoy analyzing it in historical context. I promise, it's more interesting than it sounds.

Hi guys! I'm a Junior at St Thomas(MN) and a dual citizen of the US and Luxembourg! I love to travel and learn the history of the places I go, and if I'm not outside with my dogs, you'll probably find me in a corner with a rom-com book or movie.