Bella Torchello
Greetings! I am beyond elated to be writing to you from Venice! I’m Sienna (or Sea) Gallus and I’ll be studying here until the 8th of January 2025. This trip will last about two weeks for me and will be focused on the following topics: -Art/ architecture -Modern/ past culture & history -Challenges facing Venice: over-tourism, flooding, gentrification, native Venetians fleeing the city & pollution This past weekend, my wonderful friends Jack Devaney and Colin Cook explored this breathtaking city with me. We loved getting acquainted with the kind Venetians who still live and work on the island and were blown away by the food! There is a certain sense of being home here for me, although my Italian ancestors were from more southern, regions. Perhaps it’s the generally welcoming nature of the Venetians, or the overwhelming beauty of the city —but I never want to leave. Although the presence of the issues I’ve mentioned are very noticeable for the common person, I wi...