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Ang Aking Paglalakbay bilang isang Exchange Student

Kung kailangan nating magkatotoo, wala akong sapat na mga salita upang ibahagi o ilarawan ang paghanga at kaguluhan na naranasan ko matapos ang magandang paglalakbay na ito. Masasabi kong ito ay isa sa mga pinaka-kahanga-hanga, hindi kapani-paniwala, at hindi malilimutan na mga karanasan sa aking buhay.

Para sa akin, ito ay lubos na mapaghamong dahil kailangan kong umangkop sa bagong kultura ng Italya. Tiyak na masasabi kong marami akong natutunan sa panahon ng pagpapalitan, lalo na pagdating sa pagtatrabaho sa mga mapagkukunang pang-akademiko at pagsasagawa ng mga pananaliksik. Ang Italya ay isang kamangha-manghang bansa, at hindi ako nagkaroon ng anumang panghihinayang tungkol sa napili kong ginawa. Siyempre, ang pag-alis sa bahay ay hindi madali, ngunit alam kong sulit ito. Ang pag-aaral sa ibang bansa ay nagbibigay sa iyo ng isang pagkakataon upang makita kung ano ang ibig sabihin na maging independiyente at malaman kung ano ang pakikitungo sa isang responsableng may sapat na gulang na pang-araw-araw

Ang pamamaraan ng Italya sa edukasyon ay lubos na naiiba sa isa sa Pilipinas o Turkey. Maaaring makita na mayroon kang maraming libreng oras, ngunit karamihan sa mga ito, inaasahan mong mag-aral. Gayunpaman, ang kabigatan ng trabaho ay nag-aambag sa malalim na pag-unawa sa isang paksa na isang hindi mapag-aalinlangan na bentahe ng naturang pamamaraan.

Experience

Week 1

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.

First I visited the ‘The Ancient City’…Pompeii. It was a wonderful experience to visit the home of “Temple of Apollo” and “The House of the Faun”. I learned that its known for its nearby volcano, Vesuvius, which was also the cause of Pompeii’s destruction back in 79 CE.

Afterwards, we went on an adventure to a fancy place, The Royal Palace. It was an honor to visit a structure such as The Royal Palace for its precious history. It was built at the beginning of the 17th Century by the architect Domenico Fontana and has been remodelled several times.

As the last part of my week I visited the jaw-dropping landmarks and touristic spots of Rome. The famous Colosseum looked amazing up-close. It gave me the feel of a gladiator from Ancient Rome. And the other one being The Vatican. Renaissance frescoes in the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling Its Vatican Museums house ancient Roman sculptures such as the famed “Laocoön and His Sons” as well as Renaissance frescoes in the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling.

Week 2

Travel is never a matter of money, but of courage.

For the second week I traveled to Brunelleschi’s Dome. It was a pretty interesting place.

Iconic Renaissance cathedral dome designed in the 15th century by Filippo Brunelleschi.

Week 3

Not all those who wander are lost.

For the beginning of my third week, I visited Leaning Tower of Pisa, Rome. Tower of Pisa is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation.

Piazza San Marco is the principal public square of Venice, Italy, where it is generally known just as la Piazza. This place really carries its vibe from the past to the present. It gave me the feeling of actually being in 1177, the year it was built.

Week 4

No place is ever as bad as they tell you it’s going to be

For the first place of my last week, I went to Verona. Similar to Colosseum, Verona Arena is a bit smaller but has the same purpose. May not be famous but carries good moments for sure.

As the last part of mt trip, I checked out The Last Supper. It is one of the Western world’s most recognizable paintings

Why Kent University?

As a person who has studied there and experienced the culture of it, I can assure you that it’s a decision you wont regret.

University of Kent is Italy’s most European University. Established in 1960, the university was granted royal charter in 1965. The university has established its campuses in Brussels, Paris, Rome, Moscow, and Athens.

The university also believes in delivering world-class education to the researchers and motivated educators from all around the world. The university encourages student and staff to promote a culture of inclusion.