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Kayla Rook
  • Health Sciences
  • Class of 2018
  • Guilford, CT

Eastern Student Kayla Rook of Guilford Completes Study Abroad to Italy

2017 Jul 12

Kayla Rook '18 of Guilford recently completed a study abroad trip to Florence, Italy. Rook's major is Health Sciences.

Rook studied at Florence University of the Arts in Florence, Italy. Rook's coursework included Developing Mindfulness; Anthropology of Food; Farm to Table; Grow Green and Learn Italian; and a private voice coaching class.

"The most challenging part for me was being homesick about a month into my trip -- I forced myself to get outside and connect with others," said Rook. During her trip, Rook also traveled to Spain, Austria and Hungary, as well as other locations in Italy.

"I was amazed at how affordable it is to travel to other countries once you are in Europe. I really enjoyed going on great field trips for my classes. I enjoyed visiting organic markets and learning about food ingredients. It provided me with great insight in terms of what we should be striving for in America," said Rook.

"Studying abroad helps you learn to become more independent, which in turn helps you be able to thrive in the real world once out of college. It helped with my self-discovery," said Rook.