So... Classes. They started on Monday with Italian. We meet for Italian everyday at 4pm, for three hours. I have no idea how I am going to survive that class. The only positives about Italian class is that, because it is intensive, it only lasts until the first week of February. Also, I have to walk by the beautiful Spanish Steps everyday to get to class.
I started my English class yesterday as well. Its all about English and American authors and how their experiences in Italy influenced their writing. We started Byron and Shelley in class and our assignment is Daisy Miller by Henry James. I already read that my first semester, but hopefully I get more out of it now that I'm in Rome. One of our class excursions is to go to the non-catholic cemetery where my favorite poet, John Keats is buried. I have to go to the Keats Shelley house by the Spanish Steps, especially because I pass them everyday to go to Italian class.
This morning, I had my first Theology class with Msgr. Irwin. It was lovely. He's really personable and knowledgeable and is going to take us on fascinating trips into the city to meet people, go to different churches, and experience liturgical celebrations. We already received our first homework assignment, a 5 page paper due next week... oi. I have another Theology class with him tomorrow as well, hopefully there will be even more interesting excursions and guest lecturers. Friday's class is Roman History. I'm pretty sure we will be having trips to the Forum and the Colosseum as well as places like the Pantheon, but we'll see.
Now, I am going to clean up my room and watch homeland whilst I prepare to venture to Italiaidea for the longest Italian class ever... boo.
Ciao.
