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Rydens Study Abroad 2024


Flying back
The flights back were intense, primarily because Florence is situated on the opposite side of the globe from Kauai, creating a journey...
Ryden Williams
Feb 2, 20252 min read


December
I needed a break to take my mind of Finals. My final trip was to the enchanting island of Sicily, a destination that had long been on...
Ryden Williams
Feb 2, 20252 min read


December
I went to Santa Croce and explored the rich history that resides within its walls. Santa Croce, officially known as the Basilica di Santa...
Ryden Williams
Feb 2, 20252 min read


November
Visited the Vatican, an experience that truly stands out as the most memorable part of my trip to Rome. I dedicated an entire day to...
Ryden Williams
Feb 2, 20252 min read


November
I stayed in Florence to immerse myself in the city's rich artistic heritage and to explore more of its remarkable art scene. One of the...
Ryden Williams
Feb 2, 20252 min read


November
During my time abroad, I dedicated an extensive amount of my stay to exploring the enchanting city of Florence, primarily due to its rich...
Ryden Williams
Feb 2, 20252 min read


Winter Break
During my winter break, I had the incredible opportunity to visit several fascinating destinations, including Greece, Vienna, Slovakia,...
Ryden Williams
Feb 2, 20252 min read


October
I visited Venice with my friend Jonah, and the experience turned out to be far more enchanting and less touristy than the overwhelming...
Ryden Williams
Jan 25, 20252 min read


October
I visited the magnificent Pitti Palace, a grandiose structure that stands as a testament to the rich history and artistic heritage of...
Ryden Williams
Jan 25, 20252 min read


September
UH students planned an exciting trip to Pompeii, Capri, and Sorrento, immersing us in Southern Italy's rich history and landscapes. We...
Ryden Williams
Jan 25, 20251 min read


September
As a school the UH Manoa students visited Cinque Terra. Cinque Terra means 5 cities in Italian. Along the coast there are 5 cities that...
Ryden Williams
Jan 24, 20251 min read


(week 0) Flying in
My flight into Italy was not easy. It took a few days and I even got delayed by over 24 hours in Germany... The feeling of seeing the...
Ryden Williams
Sep 4, 20241 min read
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