...received from Prof. David Guth's Message Development class. Guth taught during Spring 2004 at the Consortium International University in Paderno del Grappa, Italy. Some KU students, as well as students from other institutions, had stories selected for publication in the university's newsletter. Scroll down to see the group, and on the way check these "postcards" —

CIU prospects face tough decision – Leah Cummings
Packing: When in doubt, leave it out – Ashleigh Dyck
Amenities: A remembrance of things left behind – Lori Bettes
Cultural differences: A welcome to Italy – Laura Wilson
Campus night life – Kerrey Brennan
A student perspective on study abroad – Whitney Allen
CIU leaves its mark – Rebecca Field
Going back: Sweet home Paderno – Bob Johnson

Unless otherwise noted, all students attend KU. Front, l to r: Anna Elterich (Purdue), Julie Glaser (Purdue), Alexis Mitchell, Rebecca Field, Julianne Vendley, Ashleigh Dyck, Leah Cummings, Meredith Gillotti, Erica Stein, Amy Batchelder (Iowa State), and Meredith Gardner (Iowa State). Back: Whitney Allen, Laura Wilson, Robert Johnson, Lori Bettes, Julie Faherty (Virginia Tech), and Kerrey Brennan