Lisa Giang studied Geography & Urban Studies at Temple University. She spent her fall semester of junior year at Temple's Rome campus. As one of the Culture & Identity Envoys, she wanted to delve beyond the surface level of the city and gain a better understanding of its more marginalized inhabitants. This was her first time out of the United States, so she expected to learn more about herself as she had to navigate challenging and unfamiliar situations. She hoped to continually reflect on her experiences and use them to better understand herself while abroad and at home.

"I want my time in Rome to feel like more than a vacation and try to find, even within four short months, what home can look like abroad."