Today was our first day of classes. I've determined a two things:
1. 4 hours straight of Italian is a bit overwhelming. I'm sure I'll get used to it, but this kind of schedule is much different than my easy breezy schedule last semester.
2. I am going to become much more effective at understanding Italian speakers at full speed. Most Italians speak slowly when they realize that they are conversing with an American..my teachers aren't so sympathetic.
The class was definitely challenging, but if I stick with the higher level, I'm sure that it will get easier. I do love that within my class there are students from all over the world - Japan, China, Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Australia, Sweden...just the name a few. I look forward to personally getting to know them.
Now I must go study...I am in denial that I must do schoolwork instead of simply wander around this beautiful city. Oh well!
A presto,
Martha
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