Shinada Wynter on Rialto Bridge in Venice

Our Incredible Professors: Dr. Sue Talley and Dr. Dana Talley

Alyssa Melillo

The laundry is done, my bag is almost completely packed, and we are going to Italy tomorrow! That is seriously mind-boggling! This will definitely be the most memorable New Years for me, and I think everyone on the trip. I am a little nervous about the trip as well, since anything new is just that-new and a little scary. I could not be more thankful, however, to be going with the Talleys- we are in good hands! Good luck packing everyone and try and get some rest if you're not too excited ;) God Bless!

Stephanie Rivera

Hope everyone had a good Christmas! I know we are going to have an Awesome start to New Year. Especially being the day we leave is my 21st birthday so yes I am excited. I'm excited to be somewhere different than Florida and learn a complete new culture. I can't wait to see the building, hear the language and eat the food (I know Olivegarden would not compare) My father is no very happy about me traveling but a lot of my friends and family are excited yet jealous. My brother is in Spain now with his girlfriends for two weeks as well, so my mom and dad can party hard all they want. NO KIDS IN THE HOUSE !!

Manuel Peralta

Greetings Earthlings, I am extremely excited for this trip to Italy. I have wanted to visit Italy since i was a little boy, and now i am actually going. When i took Italian throughout high school my professor would tell us how beautiful the country is and how wonderful the people are. One thing i am looking forward to is learning about different cultures and people. I want to build and create new memories and bonds. Hopefully this trip allows me to open up and grow as a person.

Joadhi Ventura

Happy Holidays, everyone- to be honest I am extremely nervous but at the same time excited. I can not wait to be in Italy and eat a lots of pizza =) 
I been driving my friends crazy because I keep trying to saying phrase in Italian.
I am looking forward meeting everyone and creating new and fun memories. 

Dr. Sue

Merry Christmas, everyone--including families and friends of those going to Venice, Siena, and Florence, Italy. While our trip begins and ends in Venice, we will be seeing SO MUCH MORE. And we will be celebrating the Epiphany, which ends Italy's Christmas season, in St. Mark's Basilica in Venice--something never to be forgotten. We are very excited to have 26 people altogether going, including our Provost, Dr. David Turk, and his wife, Prof. Vara Neverow. They will bring a wonderful and fresh perspective to this trip. We are all in for a treat!! See you soon. (Remember to keep checking your official Ecollege site for news and assignments!!!) Blessings, Dr. Sue