Our students love to get involved in environmental projects in their adopted city, Rome. Whether this be helping fight climate change through conscientious shopping and recycling, joining in with Retake Rome to clean up public areas, or participating in internships supporting urban agricultural or welcoming immigrants, there are always ways for the study abroad student to make a difference.
Especially in the Spring, when Rome’s traditional founding day (April 21) and Earth Day (April 22) flow almost seamlessly into Liberation Day (April 25th) and finally International Workers’ Day (May 1), there are plenty of opportunities for solidarity. Our University of Illinois students, for example, will be helping repaint a local marketplace near the Vatican. In past years (see photos) we have done similar projects in Trastevere and out by the Aqueducts. Follow our social media for pictures of this year’s Earth Day cleanup!
