Rome: Sept 24, 2023 - Mana I., 24, dances on her rooftop minutes before the Strange Magic gathering starts.
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By Nino Malakmadze | Edited by Giulia Bernardini
Moments of camaraderie and shared experiences in the Strange Magic gathering on a rooftop in Rome are a way to reconnect to a familiar atmosphere for international students studying abroad from John Cabot and other Universities.
Rome, Sept. 24, 2023 – Mana I., 24, dances on her rooftop minutes before the Strange Magic gathering starts
Rome, Sept. 24, 2023 – A Strange Magic meditating circle and its paraphernalia.
Rome, Oct. 1, 2023 – Mana I., 24, prepares rose bud tea for her guests from a casket her grandma gave her in Pakistan.
Rome, Sept. 24, 2023 – Natalie H. participates in the Strange Magic ritual.
Rome, Nov. 5, 2023 – Nino M., 21, exhibits her family items at the Strange Magic gathering to celebrate feelings of nostalgia.
Rome, Oct. 1, 2023 – Luis F., 23, at the Strange Magic gathering.
Rome,Nov. 5, 2023 – Mana I., 24, exhibits her family items at the Strange Magic gathering to celebrate feelings of nostalgia.
Rome, Nov. 5, 2023 – Juan G., 21, exhibits her family items at the Strange Magic gathering to celebrate feelings of nostalgia.
Rome, Sept. 24, 2023 – Gulia, blowing bubbles at the Strange Magic gathering
Rome, Nov. 5, 2023 – Participant’s bracelet and a note, explaining how it connects three generations of women in her family.
Against the backdrop of globalization and the rise of international education, the terrace symbolizes a meeting point for diverse cultures. As international student enrollment in Rome continues to rise, so do the unique challenges and shared experiences of those seeking education and belonging in a foreign land.
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