Melody Padilla

Rome, Italy

Study Abroad Program: Rome Theology & Peacebuilding

Major: Theology; Anthropology; Latino Studies

College: College of Arts and Letters

Email: mpadill4@nd.edu

Campus Affiliations: Student Coalition for Immigration Advocacy (SCIA), UndocuAlly, and Latinx Student Alliance (LSA).

Why did you choose this study abroad program? As a Theology major, it made sense to apply for the Rome Theology and Peacebuilding program. Much of my advocacy is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, so taking a class that focuses on the theology behind creating a more peaceful world, will hopefully help me make this world a better place, more peaceful place.