Chandler West
Chandler West says goodbye to Italy, returns to Rock Hill
Ten months ago, I thought the hardest thing I’d ever do was to leave my family, friends and life in Rock Hill behind and become an exchange student in Italy. It turns out there’s only one thing that’s harder: coming back home at the end.
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Chandler West: Fourth of July – and a happy reunion – in Italy
The Fourth of July abroad is much like Thanksgiving abroad – in other words, just another day to most people.
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Chandler West: I love Italy, warts and all
After nearly a year there, Chandler still believes Italy is a dreamy place, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t wake up from time to time to see the less-than-perfect reality of it.
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Chandler West: Summer days at Lago d’Iseo, one of Italy’s jewels
For summer vacations, Italians usually like to go to the sea or to a lake.
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Chandler West: First Italian cooking lesson turns out ‘exquisite’
Chandler considers herself a savvy eater, but her knowledge in the kitchen doesn’t extend much past scrambled eggs and slicing vegetables. What better place than Italy to broaden her resume of recipes?
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Chandler West: High school graduation from afar not so bad
I let go of my high school years 365 days ago, but I still feel very connected to the rest of the students in the class of 2012. When they walked across the big stage at Rock Hill High and tossed their caps into the air last weekend, I was there in spirit.
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Rock Hill native studying in Italy thrilled to have family visit
One of the most remarkable feelings I’ve ever felt washed over me on Sunday when I glimpsed my real American mother and brother stepping down from a Trenitalia train at the Brescia station on Sunday afternoon.
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Chandler West: ‘Thousand Mile Race’ loaded with history, coolness
Last week, people of all nationalities flocked to Brescia’s center, making the city feel like as much of a tourist destination as Venice, Milan or Rome – all for the Mille Miglia, or “Thousand Mile Race.”
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Chandler West: Language barrier on my side at show
Monday was one of the most interesting days I’ve had in Italy. In the afternoon, I met my friends Asena and Fernanda in the train station. We were going to Milan to see the LMFAO concert.
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Chandler West: l’Americano is not a dirty word in Italy
The glamorization of America has existed in Italy for a long time, and it has grown and changed with the times.
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Chandler West: After a week of adventure, routine is welcome
After traveling all over Italy for most of the past week, Chandler is ready for a little calm and quiet.
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