Classes begin!

This week was the first week of classes, and it has been quite interesting. I don't have class on Friday so I've been to almost every class. I haven't been to Italian Cinema yet, but I have taken Italian style, history of 20th century fashion, art history of the renaissance and of course Italian class. I had a little bit of a meltdown after the first day because of my Italian class. The issue is that I have completed Italian grammar (over a semester ago) and it was reeaaallly difficult for me and brought down my gpa. Adesso, I wouldn't mind just sitting in on the class for review (i obviously need it) but I'm not going to get credit for another grammar class at IU. Soo I'm talking with the academic coordinators and directors, etc to figure something out. But as of right now I'm more relaxed.

We have been having a great time this week. The other night my friend threw a dinner party and we all had a great time. I have met some pretty fantastic people here. Last night I hung out with Will from back home and his friends. We went out to a discoteca called Merecana. It was weird because they played a lot of hip hop/American music. Normally its more techno.

Before we went out last night we found a supermercato that sells mac and cheese, oreos, cake and brownie mix, salsa, etc. IT WAS GREAT. We had mac and cheese for dinner, it was amazing.

Today I went to the Basilica di Santo Spirito. I went there with my art history class and it is really an amazing place. I have been to many churches in Europe and Italy, for that matter, but this church really stood out to me. I felt a connection there.

Overall its pretty crazy how well I've adjusted, especially considering it rains almost every day. (That can get to you!) I guess I just realize how lucky I am to be here. :)

ciao for now!