Reporters Stories by Katherine Lowry

Katherine Lowry

Katherine Lowry
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The study abroad experience I have had is like none other that I have heard from my peers. The iei media program helps you become completely immersed in a foreign culture while taking a course directly related to your future profession rather than simply taking a course in a place other than your University. This course is very hands-on based, allowing you to actively learn about a sector that you and those around you are extremely passionate about. Working alongside a team of professionals producing quality work is something that not many people get to do in their four years at college. The work you put it into the stories you create pay off as it is something add to your resume and speak about during potential job interviews. Urbino is a wonderful town full of interesting people with many different backgrounds. Through this program I have been able to express my talents to the fullest in an unfamiliar, yet beautiful place that makes your job challenging, but at the same time, rewarding.
Swirling the sparkling glass of wine ever so delicately, Martina Brescini treats this classic Italian beverage as if it were her child. Breathing in the strong aroma, Brescini’s face glows as she begins to explain the composition of the wine in detail. This is just another workday for the 29-year-old sommelier.