05/19/2026
Day 4 in Rome provided our Rockford University students with the opportunity to walk through the heart of ancient civilization, where history, architecture, and storytelling converged in unforgettable ways. From exploring the Roman Forum and Capitoline Hill to discovering priceless artifacts and breathtaking views of the city, students continued experiencing the kind of experiential learning that brings the classroom to life.
We began our 4th day with a long walk to the Roman Forum, where we encountered the already familiar sites along the Via dei Fori Imperiali. We would then wait in line for the Forum, entering where Ashwaq would begin her presentation as we toured around the Forum, seeing its various temples and the house of the Vestals. Leaving the forum, the group would get slightly separated, eventually finding its way to the Capitoline Hill in two groups. We would spend a moment to eat at the Capitoline Cafe, where we could see a great overview of the city, and were visited by plenty of pigeons in the Cafe. From there, we went outside to listen to Lezly present on the Hills history, before entering the museum and exploring its various artifacts, statues, and ruins. From there, the group diverged into many, walking back to the hotel, exploring the city and its beauty throughout the night! Jacob Harker, Rockford University student.
