Monday, April 18, 2011

Profile: Bobcat Abroad


Bobcat Abroad: Amanda Brusca

Age
: 22

Nickname: Brusca

Location Abroad
: Rome, Italy

Other Countries You Have Visited While Abroad: France, Ireland and the UK with trips planned to Spain and Greece!

Institution Where You Are Studying
: Trinity College Rome Campus

Favorite Class
: Urban and Global Rome

Last Meal You Ate: Amazing sandwich from Volpetti’s with turkey, pesto, mozzarella and sun-dried cherry tomatoes!

Last Historic Site You Visited: Casually walked by the coliseum yesterday

Favorite National Artist (Music, Arts, Etc.): Caravaggio even though he’s a little before my time

Favorite National Athlete
: Too many to choose from.

Favorite Local Eatery
: La Fraschetta – best bruschetta in the world, and Taverna Fori Imperiali – pesto ravioli is the best food I’ve ever eaten in my life.

Favorite National Fashion Trend
: Anything the Italians try to pass off as gym clothes, and Euro jackets

Favorite Foreign Word
(in your host country’s native language): ciao!!! Applies in any situation

Describe Your Favorite Experience To Date: Visiting Ireland was without a doubt my favorite thing I’ve done abroad so far. Everything about the country was beautiful, homey, and it was just a very relaxed lifestyle. It felt like stepping back in time and was a very welcome vacation from the busy city of Rome.

What You Miss Most About Bates: Its proximity to Dairy Joy and Sunday Brunch.

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