Narrow Streets of Florence

Becoming Italian: One Student's Pursuit of Acceptance Abroad

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December 3rd 2008
Well world, I'm still here, biding my time until my next European adventure. These days I distract myself from my Italian daydreams by working to finish up another semester of college in Iowa, but I can never ignore those memories for long. As I approach the one year anniversary of my departure, it's only natural to reminisce... January. An airport taxi hurtles me through the streets of ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more