Heather Petrie, junior engineer major, said that her favorite part of studying abroad in Italy was taking an overnight train to Sicily.

"My roommate Beth and I awoke to find that our entire train had been loaded onto a ferry and was halfway between the Italian mainland and Sicily."

Petrie is one of many students to have participated in UD's study abroad program that will display their experiences in the Citizens of the World photography exhibit at ArtStreet studio D.

The Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence has a beautiful view of the city, and Petrie's photograph of it expresses her feelings toward her trip to Italy.

"Some friends and I climbed the steep path up to the piazza just in time to see the sunset wash the city of Florence in brilliant gold," she said. "It was by far the most gorgeous sunset I have ever seen."

The Citizens of the World photography exhibit began in 2006 when two students, Sarah Bracht and Bryan Campione, created a way for UD students to share their international experiences with the entire campus community.

"They envisioned a photography exhibit that showed students' observations of new places and cultural practices, like international dance demonstration and performances, opportunities to share food, drink and music from around the world, and screenings of films that depict life in diverse cultural settings," said Tricia Barger, Center for International Programs International communication coordinator.

The photographs displayed in the exhibit come from students, staff and faculty. Most are from the past year but pictures from all years are welcome.

"We have a current exchange student from France who submitted a photo from his travels in Tunisia, and one of his photos will be displayed as part of the exhibit," Barger said. "We also have a faculty member's photo in the exhibit from her time teaching as part of a study abroad program."

Pictures in the exhibit come from all parts of the world. Out of 250 pictures submitted, 30 pictures covering 19 areas varying from Greece to South Korea and Bangladesh to Uganda.

"I am excited that I have this opportunity to share this little moment of my trip with the rest of UD, and I can't wait to see the other 29 moments that will be on display," Petrie said.

The exhibit will have an opening reception 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and will run through Nov. 23. Students, faculty and staff are all encouraged to visit the exhibit.