3 Weeks in Italy

Ok so let me give you an idea about what its been like for me the past three weeks.

My Arrival:

The night before I didnt even sleep concerning the fact that I had to completely clear out my room and pack my belongings in to luggage lasting the next 6-8 months. I slept practically the whole way to London, where my connection was and attempted to get a hold of Sue when I was at the airport to meet for lunch. That didnt end up happening due to complications on her end, but I managed to withstand the long layover in Heathrow airport for my next flight, which was for Rome. I arrive at the Airport and call the AIESEC member responsible for handling my reception, Irene. Straight from the airport I take two different trains to arrive at Pavona, the site of the conference and located just outside of the city of Rome.

The National Conference:

AIESEC national conferences bring all the student leaders and national staff together for several days for some assessments, goal setting, best practice sessions, inductions, and partying for members of the organization. There were about 150 or so members that attended this conference in Pavona and they came from all over the country such as Venice, Milan, Genova, Torino, Siciliy, Naples, etc... every morning started around 8am and every night ended around 4 pr 5 am. I adjusted well to the nights, but the mornings just killed me, but were good for overcoming jet lag. The best part of the conference was the global village the last night, which brought all the italian regions together for typical foods, wines, liquors, and various items together. Everyone was at this global village dancing and partying.

Roma / Post Conference:

After the conference ended I secured some nights living in two different hostels near Stazione Termini. Basically the main distribution center for all the buses, trains and two underground stations. In Roma the atms, ticket booths and most everything have at least 4 different languages available to provide the listed information and even sometimes 6 languages. During the time I stayed in hostels I looked at apts, bought a sim card for my phone, and set up transition for my role as VPX for AIESEC at Roma Tre.

Moving in:

After getting off of being jet lagged and finished moving around from different places, I was able to move in to my new apt via Majorana no. 171 Servici. I have 6 roomates that are either working here in Roma or studying. We found out the other night that we speak a total of 10 languages in the apt and all are very diverse in our own ways. I look at this environment as a positive learning experience because we will have to share many things, like the kitchen, two bathrooms, laundry machines, balconies etc. I have the largest room, not because I really had a choice, but because it was the last room available! So, if youre looking to come to Roma I can comfortably fit one or two people and possibly 3 if you are able to handle be in a tight fit situation. I suggest that you come when its much warmer like in April, May or June.

Settled:

After being settled for a few days now I can excel at my job and develop personal relationships with people here. I can invite people over to hang out as well as have people stay over if they're visiting or just get really really tired!! haha... but Im happy now that Ive completed those basic necessity tasks and Im ready to accomplish some great things here!! Ciao bello/bella!!