07/21/2025
Studio Art BFA major, Kelsea Miann, had the opportunity to participate in the Italy: Art History through Games & Game Arts (Faculty-led) program!
“The Faculty Led program through SRISA in Florence this summer allowed me to do so many amazing things! From getting the opportunity to arrive early and travel the coast of Naples and Amalfi and then a train up to Rome and Bologna and, of course, the lovely Florence herself - the time I spent in Italy this summer allowed me to reconnect with myself and the Emilia-Romagna region where my great grandparents are from. I have felt truly blessed and privileged to be given the opportunity to travel, learn, and create. I’ve made friendships that I plan to nurture throughout the years to come. My instructors are two incredible women I’ve come to admire and cherish! Maureen and Jodi are excellent and I’m grateful to both for their sincerity and expertise. Each museum/site visit was a delight to learn from Maureen and Jodi is incredibly lively and we all had so much fun creating a playable Italy based 8-bit game in her class.
Overall, if anyone is given the opportunity to apply to study abroad, take it and experience life outside your comfort zone! Thank you UMSL for making this happen for us.”
