Grant
Undergraduate
Music Education |
Grant
Undergraduate
Music Education |
Hello everyone! I have been in the wonderful country of Italy for almost a full week, and I am truly loving every moment of it. The first thing I noticed is the amazing cuisine, especially wild boar, cinghiale. After 3 flights and 24 hours of traveling, we were tourists in Firenze (Florence), with Dr. Renzoni as our guide/translator. Our sightseeing began with the statue of Michelangelo’s David at the Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, accompanied with some unfinished busts that proved that even Michelangelo had a few trials and tribulations! I was able to pet the Fonatana del Porcellino, the lucky bronze pig statue that will bring you good luck. In addition to more sights, a great Airbnb stay with my peers Connor and Marita, we took a bus to Siena where I met my fantastic host family.
My host family, consisting of a great couple and their 10-year-old daughter have been so welcoming and supportive and I could not be more grateful to them. They have showed me that Italian culture has aperitivo (drinks and appetizers), followed by your first course, your second course, and then desert – molto buono! In Siena there are 17 different contradi - closely-knit neighborhoods, represented by their own flag and customs – this is what life revolves around for the Sienese. While exploring, I have gone on a walking tour of the city, toured the International School of Siena (my placement), gave my number to jazz students busking on the street, and went on a tasty wine tour of Chianti. I am truly enjoying the experience, the unbelievable food, and I am so excited to start my teaching at the International School of Siena on Monday.
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Denise
3/26/2023 07:54:18 pm
Hi Dolly, wow how exciting. Keep us in the loop with every experience. We love you and I’m so happy you are able to enjoy your life. This is what it’s all about honey ❤️
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Nancy Chicola
3/28/2023 11:22:18 pm
Grant,
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AuthorHello everyone and welcome to my blog about my experience student teaching at the International School of Siena! My name is Grant Asklar and I am a senior Music Education major at SUNY Buffalo State University. I play primarily saxophone, clarinet, and flute, and am looking forward to this intercultural teaching experience. Archives
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