During spring break 2007 the group of 44 students and faculty visited Florence and Rome.
St. Peter’s – Rome

Andrea Jones, Josh Justice, Santana Vasquez smile for the camera on the Piazzale Michelangelo with Florence’s Duomo in the background.
The first sight of Rome for UVa-Wise students – Constantine’s Arch and the Colosseum

Gelato in all flavors! – Florence

Here are all of us from UVa-Wise in Florence – students and faculty!

Andrea Jones, Erick Horton, Natasha Bambarger, and Stephanie Ring in front of the Ponte Vecchio – Florence.

Piazza Navona – Roma
"The trip to Italy was incredible and amazing. Not only was I able to emerse myself in another culture, I gained valuable friendships that will hopefully last a lifetime. The architecture was astounding, the food and music were delightful, and the scenery was exquisite. I would not trade my experience for anything. After going to Italy, I am absolutely hooked on traveling!"
-Stephanie A. Ring