Music has always held a special place in my heart. Before I had enrolled in an Italian class, I would try to learn through memorizing songs. Thus, it seemed natural that to practice I would try writing a song in Italian. One day, while having a bit of a cold and waiting for an F1 race to start, I brought out my guitar to the kitchen table and started messing around with some lyrics, melodies, and chords, until something decent enough was created. I decided to share my song with Dr. Borbi Gaspar who was perhaps too excited and invited me to perform it at the French & Italian Department's graduation ceremony. However, I was very grateful for this opportunity and enjoyed getting to honor everyone’s accomplishments in the program.
Giuliana Wood
Giuliana Wood graduated with a major in History and minors in education (ACE), Southwest Studies, and Business Administration. In Fall of 2025, she will return for her M.A. in History and continue learning Italian (while also beginning Arabic). She loves learning, music, animals, the desert, and spending time with friends and family.