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<p>Before studying abroad in Rome, Monique Evdokiou (UC Berkeley) felt fully prepared, but quickly found herself stuck in a limiting routine. By resetting her expectations, exploring on her own, and embracing curiosity, she broke out of my comfort zone and immersed in the culture. The mindset shift made her semester unforgettable, teaching her resilience, independence, and the joy of living intentionally.</p>

<p>Before studying abroad in Rome, Monique Evdokiou (UC Berkeley) felt fully prepared, but quickly found herself stuck in a limiting routine. By resetting her expectations, exploring on her own, and embracing curiosity, she broke out of my comfort zone and immersed in the culture. The mindset shift made her semester unforgettable, teaching her resilience, independence, and the joy of living intentionally.</p>

<p>If you get that gelato is a food group, own one too many scarves and reminisce daily about the time you studied abroad in Italy, this is for you.</p>

<p>Follow your wanderlust to Italy and learn the truth about real gelato, the best student neighborhood and mouth-watering Italian dishes you must try! UCSB alumna, Christina Chilin, shares 3 minutes on Rome!</p>

<p>Got writer’s block? Follow the great artists of history—Hemingway, Rowling, even Picasso—to their favorite cafés and find your inspiration abroad.</p>