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Italian student at City College sees life change ‘drastically’ here, at home

As a foreign exchange student, Ludovica Fadini is not allowed to travel home to Italy

Chris LeFall, Staff Writer • March 31, 2020

There have been nearly 102,000 positive cases in Italy, and 11,591 deaths due to the coronavirus, as of March 30. And Ludovica Fadini, a foreign exchange student at San Diego City College from Milan, is helpless to do anything.

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Around the world in 84 days

A look at the ins and outs of San Diego City College’s Study Abroad program

Heder Casas • December 15, 2015

Have you always dreamed about traveling around the world and learning about new cultures? If your answer is yes, then studying abroad may be an option for you. San Diego City College “offers students...

A bike that rode around the world

Jamie Bianchini and a passenger share a ride on his tandem bicycle in Tibet during his adventure that covered 81 countries. Photo from Abicyclebuiltfortwobillion.com

Author and entrepreneur Jamie Bianchini brings tales of his adventures around the world, finding love and meeting 1,000 people in 81 countries — all while riding a tandem bicycle

Heder Casas • November 10, 2015

Who would imagine that a bicycle would be able to break barriers between cultures and bring a lot of happiness to anyone who joins the back seat for a ride? That is exactly what Jamie Bianchini was...

Students redefine Italian towns’ image

City's graphic design created these posters, top and bottom, to promote a modern concept of the Italian village. (Courtesy image)

Edwin Rendon • April 16, 2014

Spring semester graphic design students at City College traveled cybernetically to Italy’s Tuscan countryside to help the hilltop township of Radicondoli retain its sense of community, and its people. Tough...

Student clubs recruit new members

Clubs set up tables with balloons and banners to match the theme of the day on Jan. 28.

Diego Lynch, Joe Kendall, and Essence Mcconnell • February 11, 2014

City College came out of the gate in a sprint this semester; hosting a Centennial celebration in the opening week, and along with it club rush. Traditionally held a few weeks in, the change of plans presented...