MOLLY
Elementary Education &
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) |
MOLLY
Elementary Education &
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) |
Perhaps I’ve hit the jackpot with my Italian host family, but I have interacted with so many generous and loving Italians so far in my experience that at this point I am convinced that Italians are just naturally loving as a people. This blog post was initially intended to be a “day in the life” post, where I essentially jot down the details of my daily routine. Five paragraphs in, I realized that I had spent the entire time rambling on about all the nice things my Italian mom does for me on a regular basis. While I’ve only been here two weeks, I’ve come to realize that this may just be an inherent part of Italian culture. The food, vino, and love never seems to stop! On top of my heartwarming host family, I’m very fortunate in that I essentially have a mini apartment to myself within my host mom’s apartment, including a small kitchen, sitting area, bed and desk. This place would make for an adorable AirBnb! Every night, my host mom kindly prepares coffee and leaves it in a thermos in my room. The coffee - or caffè as the Italians call it - is seriously out of this world. I feel so spoiled with the coffee here that I don’t know how I’ll ever get myself to drink anything else. I would not be surprised if an espresso maker ends up in my suitcase on the way home. My host mom’s thermos is also so nice that it keeps the coffee warm well into the next morning.
I also have a private bathroom to myself on my side of the apartment, which makes getting ready in the morning really easy. I finish out my morning routine while sipping my delicious caffè, and I usually end up putting breakfast food into my school bag to eat on the way. My host mom generously leaves a bowl of fruit in my room fully stocked at all times, along with cupboards full of bread, croissants, crackers, toast, biscuits, cookies, chocolate, etc. My fridge also has a range of yogurts, deli meats and cheeses as well. Needless to say, I have way more than I will ever need as far as breakfast options are concerned. I feel a bit guilty at times for how much I am given by my host mom, as I have always been a very independent person and have lived on my own since I was 18 years old, even in foreign countries. That being said, my host mom lives alone, with the exception of her 30-year-old daughter’s dog, Brenda, that comes to stay with us regularly (which I am NEVER mad about!). While her English is rather minimal, and much of our conversations rely on Google translate, she has told me that she intends to treat me as her daughter while I’m living here. Although I do not feel deserving, I am incredibly grateful for all that my host mom has done for me thus far to make me feel comfortable, supported and welcome. I can only hope to express my gratitude while I’m here, and fulfill my role in the household (when she lets me!). Maybe one day I’ll repay the favor by inviting an exchange student of my own into the comforts of my home.
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Nancy Chicola
4/3/2019 04:15:08 pm
What an adorable dog as well as great living accommodations!
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Pixita del Prado Hill
4/3/2019 05:57:54 pm
Molly, thank you for sharing this incredible experience with us back at Buffalo State -- I love hearing about your experiences in the IB school and in Siena -- safe travels
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Dr. Patti
4/8/2019 09:41:45 pm
Hi Molly. I am so glad to hear things are going well with your student teaching abroad. Thank you for writing such detailed blog posts. I loved reading about your experiences with your host mom. It sounds like you have it really good! It might be hard to come home when it is time. I look forward to reading/hearing more about your experiences - particularly with teaching. Enjoy the rest of your time there! :)
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AuthorWhile studying abroad in Europe as an undergrad, I became infected with an ailment that makes one eternally propelled to discover and explore cultures other than their own. Many call it the "travel bug," and fortunately for me it is incurable. Archives
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