This fall, I’ve been given the incredible opportunity to intern at Villa La Pietra, NYU’s museum in Florence, Italy! This internship is part of my gap year before starting graduate school in Fall 2026 and will help me build language skills and gain firsthand experience with the history I plan to teach. Since I’m not currently enrolled at a university, I’m funding this trip independently. All donations will go directly toward travel and program fees. As a thank-you, I’ll be volunteering at local organizations of your choice in Lexington, Oxford, Starkville, and surrounding areas during this month-long fundraiser. Please leave your recommendation for where you would like to see me serve. Thank you so much for supporting this once-in-a-lifetime experience!