"What classes do you have?"

House as a classroom:

Living in a house where you go to class is sometimes tough especially when one of your professors lives with you. You have to try and separate those two parts of your life. You may live in the house but right down the hallway is your classroom! One of the best pieces of advice is to have a good schedule. Create certain times in the day that are only dedicated to studying and other times that are for relaxation and bonding with house mates.
I have class in the beginning of the day and then I have fun adventures in the afternoon when the weather permits. It is nice to have some time to get away before your start studying. After a few hours of walking around Venice or eating gelato, I make my way home for some HARDCORE STUDYING! I have actually made the best of it so far! I have done all of my homework on time and have made it to all of my classes.

The one downfall is that because your classes are in your house, you can't really "skip" or sleep in. The professors walk through the corridor every morning so they know who is awake and who is "sleeping," a.k.a. too lazy to walk down the hall.
A misconception may be that because you live there then you can go to class in pajamas... that is totally false! You must be dressed and ready to go for the day!

Living in Venice is such a fun experience! I hope everyone has a chance to experience some sort of study abroad program in their college years. If not, maybe an educational vacation may be the way to go. Maybe go visit the historical museums in your own hometown or the United States. You don't always have to go abroad to experience a new culture.