Student Profile

Alexis Nichole Stangarone '09

Whether I was shopping in Venice, relaxing under the warm Piedmontese sun, or eating more food than I thought humanly possible, all my experiences in Italy have been among my most memorable. Be it the city or the country, the north or the south, the present or the past, Italy has captured my imagination. For me, becoming an IS major was one of the best decisions I could have made. I have been given the opportunity to continue learning Italian—everyday I am more and more amazed with its beauty—while at the same time exploring European (and Italian) history, which is another one of my passions. The most exciting thing for me, though, about being an IS major is the opportunity that awaits me when I will study in Florence. I can’t believe that I’m actually going to living in Italy, and that I will have the opportunity to take classes alongside Italian students. Until then there are so many things that I want to study about the region while I’m at Middlebury. Who knows, may be next year I’ll find myself discussing the impact of the European Union, or the Renaissance in class and then a semester later at quiet café in Florence with some new friends.