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Tracing My Sicilian Ancestry Turned Into an Unexpected Journey

Studying abroad in Italy was the best decision I made at DePaul
When I first learned about DePaul’s FY@broad: The Legacy of Rome program, I remember thinking, could I really do this? Is this even possible?
As someone with Italian ancestry, I had always felt a longing to connect with my roots. My family planned a trip to Italy for 2020, but when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, our dream to go to Italy was put on hold.
So when this opportunity came around during my first year at DePaul, I told myself: If I want to go to Italy, the time is now. Even though I had nev...
As someone with Italian ancestry, I had always felt a longing to connect with my roots. My family planned a trip to Italy for 2020, but when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, our dream to go to Italy was put on hold.
So when this opportunity came around during my first year at DePaul, I told myself: If I want to go to Italy, the time is now. Even though I had nev...
