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Hopefully throughout this trip I learn a lot about everything considering I am in a place that I know virturally nothing about, with people I know next to nothing about. Mostly thought I think I will learn a lot about myself. Everytime I try something new I learn a little about myself that I couldn't have learned at home. I would imagine I will learn about the value of respect since it's such a foundational value in Italy whereas it seems to fall through the cracks an awful lot at home. Of course I will learn a lot about the people here that I may not have been able to learn at home. For example, Jon is allergic to Ibprophen, Kaleigh is the most adventurous picky eater ever, and Michelle is the most adorable Aunt ever. Not to mention all the awesome things we are going to learn about Italy and Europe itself. Not just in Rome and in class but by traveling all over the place. Most importantly I hope to learn lots about myself and the history that made America and my new friends possible! =)