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Meg spent the summer taking classes and immersing in art history in Italy. At the University of Tuscia, a public university for Italian students, Meg befriended Italian students her own age that introduced her to their lifestyles, history and pride. Meg learned about Italian heritage and how art historical education is passed down through generations of Italian families. In her free time, Meg volunteered in a local artist’s studio located in the original medieval quarter of the city, helping with basic tasks to fill orders. Through this volunteer experience, she was able to see how one man carried his artistic trade from his generations of family members in the studio that his ancestors used in 1200. Meg developed her knowledge of the Italian language, becoming conversationally fluent. This helped her to do communicative research to help her reach her goals and action plans. On weekends and days off, Meg took advantage of the transportation system in Italy and visited numerous villages and towns, always experiencing art museums and cathedrals and the roles they played in their communities.
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