{"id":1231,"date":"2023-08-04T19:35:49","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T19:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wabash.edu\/studyingabroad\/?p=1231"},"modified":"2023-08-04T19:35:49","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T19:35:49","slug":"2023-givens-scholarship-studying-abroad-morgan-lamon-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wabash.edu\/studyingabroad\/2023\/08\/04\/2023-givens-scholarship-studying-abroad-morgan-lamon-24\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Givens Scholarship | Studying Abroad: Morgan Lamon \u201924"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Travel has always meant more to me than just changing my surroundings; it’s a way to find inspiration and grow personally. I’ve always been fascinated by how architecture reflects different cultures, and during my time studying in Rome, a city filled with ancient architecture, I discovered how the Romans combined various influences into their designs. Diocletian’s Palace, located in Split, Croatia, became a living example of this blending, inviting me to step back in time and witness the evolution of architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diocletian’s Palace recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcases the complexity and brilliance of old-world engineering. Built-in the 4th century AD, it embodies the careful craftsmanship of that time. Using different marble drilling techniques, columns, and a variety of styles all add to palace’s detailed design.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What made my visit truly special was the strong connection I felt to the past and to humanity as a whole. Exploring the palace’s maze-like streets, I couldn’t help but imagine the footsteps of people who walked there centuries before me. The realization that I, a modern traveler, was walking on the same cobblestones that others had walked on ages ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I explored the palace’s rooms, courtyards, and underground areas, I could see many of the architectural ideas that were developed in this palace which have endured, influencing many structures across the ancient Mediterranean world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My visit to Diocletian’s Palace was more than just a typical adventure; it was a journey through time that left a lasting impact. As I left the palace, carrying memories and reflections with me, I had a deeper appreciation for history, a new way of looking at the world, and a deeper appreciation for ancient architecture. I will forever be grateful to the Givens family as they allowed me to explore the different facets of ancient architecture through their generosity. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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