Rome, Italy is a one-of-a-kind city. This week has had some interesting elements to it. 1. The president of Saint John's, Dan Whalen, flew over to treat us to dinner and answer questions concerning our visa crisis. I think I explained it a little, but overall we were not issued student visas. Therefore, after 90 days we are illegal over here in Europe. Because many people on my trip traveled before, their 90 days is coming up this week. People were given the chance to risk it, or go home. Two people on my trip have decided to leave early, which is so, so unfortunate. I have decided, along with my fellow traveler in the same situation, to come home early as well. There are huge consequences, and no way of of knowing if we will
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