--- title: "Student Spotlight: Sarah Castellano, Study Abroad Spring 2018" description: I adored my time at JCU during Spring 2018. It was one of the most transformative times of my life, that has given me the skills to be who I am today. image: https://blog.johncabot.edu/hubfs/2016-04-06%2012.09.02-2.jpg --- [![JCULogo1](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/JCULogo1.png?width=300&height=80&name=JCULogo1.png "JCULogo1")](https://blog.johncabot.edu/blog?hsLang=en) [![JCULogo2](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/JCULogo2.png?width=300&height=82&name=JCULogo2.png "JCULogo2")](https://blog.johncabot.edu/blog?hsLang=en) - [Undergraduate](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/undergraduate) - [Graduate](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/graduate) - [Study Abroad](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/study-abroad) - [Italian](https://blog.johncabot.edu/it/blog) - [Website](https://www.johncabot.edu/) - Filter By Topics - Scegli Il Topic # Student Spotlight: Sarah Castellano, Study Abroad Spring 2018 December 27, 2020 SHARE [mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/student-spotlight/student-spotlight-sarah-castellano-study-abroad-spring-2018](mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/student-spotlight/student-spotlight-sarah-castellano-study-abroad-spring-2018) ![](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hubfs/2016-04-06%2012.09.02-2.jpg) SHARE [mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/student-spotlight/student-spotlight-sarah-castellano-study-abroad-spring-2018](mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/student-spotlight/student-spotlight-sarah-castellano-study-abroad-spring-2018) ![John Cabot University](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hubfs/JCUCrestWhiteonBlue-1.jpg) Written By [John Cabot University](https://blog.johncabot.edu/author/jcuadmissions) Topic [Student Spotlight](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/student-spotlight), [Study Abroad](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/study-abroad) I absolutely adored my time at [John Cabot University](https://www.johncabot.edu/) during Spring 2018. It was one of the most transformative times of my life and it has equipped me with so many useful life skills. I still keep in touch with the friends I made during my [study abroad at JCU](https://www.johncabot.edu/admissions/study-abroad-rome-italy/), and we all look back fondly on the memories we shared. ![Sarah Castellano](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Sarah-Castellano-2-300x225.jpg?width=300&height=225&name=Sarah-Castellano-2-300x225.jpg) While I was at JCU, I joined [the soccer team](https://www.johncabot.edu/athletics/team-sports.aspx) which was definitely a highlight of my semester. I was able to branch out and become good friends with the degree-seeking students, giving me even more exposure to the culture of Rome. This exposure to new kinds of thinking helped me to become more open-minded and accepting of other cultures. Additionally, the material I learned from my classes has stuck with me. All of my professors were exceptional and I will use the skills that I learned now that I am pursuing a Master's degree. In particular, I loved my history class, *Cities, Towns, and Villas* with [Professor Elisabeth Fuhrmann-Schembri](https://www.johncabot.edu/faculty/elisabeth-fuhrmann-schembri). This class provided such amazing insight into the history that Rome has to offer. I fell in love with the city and this class was a big part of that. I highly recommend that all students take this class. I also loved my *Business Communication* class with [Professor Michèle Favorite](https://www.johncabot.edu/faculty/michèle-favorite). While this class was the hardest I took, the skills I learned are very transferable. I use the knowledge gained from this class every day in my business program. Professor Favorite is extremely knowledgeable and is able to push students to produce the best work possible. I would not be the professional I am today without her class. If any students are looking at pursuing business they should have this class on their schedule. Anytime I meet someone who is traveling to Rome, I immediately send them my list of 'must-do's' and tell them about Trastevere. That little part of Rome has a piece of my heart forever.   ![Sarah Castellano](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Sarah-Castellano-225x300.jpg?width=137&height=183&name=Sarah-Castellano-225x300.jpg) Sarah Castellano Hometown: Northville, Michigan Home University: Albion College Study Abroad Spring 2018 Communication Major, Management Minor [Previous Post](https://blog.johncabot.edu/student-spotlight/student-spotlight-vanessa-lauren-welch-study-abroad-summer-2019?hsLang=en) [View all posts](https://blog.johncabot.edu) [Next Post](https://blog.johncabot.edu/study-abroad/studying-abroad-italy-spring-heres-jcus-ultimate-packing-list-2021?hsLang=en) ### Subscribe Here! ### Recommended Reading [Student Spotlight](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/student-spotlight?hsLang=en) [Study Abroad](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/study-abroad?hsLang=en) ##### [What Is It Like to Move Alone to Rome for University? 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