How to Pack for a Media Study Abroad Adventure by Rachele KanigelDirectorThe Arles Project A media study abroad program offers opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture while honing your professional skills. Whether you're heading to picturesque Arles, cosmopolitan Berlin, or colorful Oaxaca, smart packing is key to a successful and enjoyable experience. Here's how to pack efficiently for your three- to four-week ieiMedia summer program. The Art of Packing Light The golden rule of study abroad packing? Less is more. You'll want to be mobile and unencumbered, ready to capture stories at a moment's notice. Aim to pack only what you can comfortably carry yourself — ideally one rolling suitcase or backpack and a daypack. Remember, you're not just a student — you're a media professional in training! Essentials for Your Carry-on Your carry-on bag is your lifeline. Pack it wisely with: Passport (original and a photocopy) Student ID Essential medications in original containers A change of clothes Basic toiletries Valuables (camera, laptop, chargers) Electrical adapters for your destination Reusable water bottle Credit…

Lessons to Take Home by Lucy Roesener (She/Her)DePauw UniversityThe Cagli Project 2024 Alum In my life, I have found that I have been able to (as I call it) “solve world problems” when on phone calls with my parents. In fact, a recent phone call with my mom inspired the content for my final journal and made me realize just how much I’ve learned over the past three weeks. In my two previous journals, I talked about my surroundings and the cultural differences I have experienced. I discussed all of these things at great length with my mother, but what I  discovered during our conversation is something I have learned about myself. Being truly on my own for this long, adapting to a completely different lifestyle, and meeting new people every day has helped me realize how I fit into the world and what I can contribute. I have come to realize, specifically as it compares to Italians, how introverted I am and the difference between being able to hold a conversation and being inherently…

The Beauty of Small Places by Kristine CraneFacultyThe Cagli Project When I told people that I’d be teaching in Cagli last summer, no one had heard of the town. And that was precisely its appeal. I thought Cagli’s relative anonymity (at least to tourists), combined with its small size (just under 10,000 inhabitants) would make for a more authentic experience than living in a bigger city.  [caption id="attachment_13081" align="alignleft" width="361"] Flower art lined the streets of Cagli for Corpus Domini[/caption] I don’t dislike big cities. I actually lived in Rome for seven years after college. I love Rome. It’s the only city I’ve ever lived in happily, probably because it’s a city of neighborhoods, each one like a little village. However, like all big cities, it is also loud, polluted, and expensive. I would often leave on the weekends to explore the countryside and nearby regions for sagra or local food festivals. By the time I left Rome to move back to the U.S., I was so smitten by the smaller places I’d visited that…

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