When in Rome…
SPARTANBURG, S.C.– For 31 days, Rome was home to 21 Converse College students. From May 21-June 21, the students experienced many aspects of Italian culture as part of a study-travel program coordinated by Converse.
Topics on the agenda while in Rome included: examining major domestic and international economic issues and their impact on women; exploring the relationships between gender, culture, and religion in Rome; service learning projects with religious women in Rome; and participation in site visits, concerts, and art exhibits.