Hi! My name is Amy Tizio and in almost 24 hours I leave for my study abroad in Vienna, Austria.  I’ve waited for this day for so long, I can’t believe it’s almost here.

Before I get into all the details of my soon-to-be great adventure, I’m going to introduce myself a little bit more.  I’m a junior studying Public Relations with minors in Spanish and International Studies and I was born and raised in New Jersey.  I am involved with the Penn State Thespians and No Refund Theatre (miss you guys!) and absolutely love doing anything creative.  I’ve dreamt of going abroad ever since my brother went to Italy for a semester and had the time of his life.  Now it’s my turn!

My study abroad is run through IES Abroad and my program is called European Society & Culture.  I picked Vienna because from all my research (which I did A LOT of, trust me) I figured it would be the best place for me to experience Europe.  I have not been to Vienna, but I have heard it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.  It offers amazing art, food, and culture, and is rich with fascinating history.  It is also centrally located within Europe, making it extremely easy to travel, which I plan on doing a lot of on the weekends.

I look forward to using this blog to document my journey and share my experiences with other students. I hope my time abroad will inspire others to take a chance and see what the world has to offer.

Location: Vienna