Summer Series: Grace Gannon
08/13/2025 | Women's Lacrosse
Hello everyone!
My name is Grace Gannon, and I'm a rising junior on the UR Women's Lacrosse Team. This summer has been nothing short of incredible, highlighted by our team trip and a six-week study abroad experience in Perugia, Italy. I cannot wait to tell you all about it!
I kicked off summer strong with our team trip to Amsterdam and San Sebastián. It was so special to explore new places with my teammates and create more lifelong memories. Two standout moments for me were the Anne Frank House and the pintoxs tour—experiences that offered so much insight into each city's unique culture.
After the trip, I had a bit of downtime in where I am lucky enough to call home, Bucks County, PA! I enjoyed catching up with family/friends, working out with other college and pro athletes and coaching for my former club team, Dynasty Elite. I worked closely with the 2026s this summer and loved helping make their final club season unforgettable.
Just when I thought summer could not get any better, it was time to head to Italy for six weeks! Along with a group from UR and students from around the globe, I participated in the Intensive Intermediate Italian program at the Università per Stranieri di Perugia. The five-week course taught solely in Italian pushed me outside of my comfort zone and significantly improved my vocabulary, speaking fluency and cultural understanding.
I lived in a beautiful apartment about ten minutes from school that overlooked the city with three other UR students that are now some of my closest friends! While lessons were extremely engaging, the experience really shined outside of the classroom. I attended the famous Umbria Jazz Festival, participated in weekly cooking classes and immersed myself in the rhythm of local life.
Our weekends were filled with trips to other cities in Italy, including Milan, Venice and Florence. Each stop consisted of exploring historical churches, eating regional cuisine, racking up thousands of steps and practicing our Italian with locals. My personal favorite stop was Venice with its intricate canal system, stunning glass art and the breathtaking Basilica di San Marco.
To top it all off, my roommates and I celebrated the programs completion with a trip to Sorrento! The clear blue water, beaming sun and fresh seafood were unforgettable. It was the perfect way to close out the best summer! I'm incredibly grateful for these experiences through Richmond, and with just two weeks until we are back on campus, I am counting down the days until we reunite as a team and begin our hunt for an A-10 championship!
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Go Spiders,
Grace Gannon
My name is Grace Gannon, and I'm a rising junior on the UR Women's Lacrosse Team. This summer has been nothing short of incredible, highlighted by our team trip and a six-week study abroad experience in Perugia, Italy. I cannot wait to tell you all about it!
I kicked off summer strong with our team trip to Amsterdam and San Sebastián. It was so special to explore new places with my teammates and create more lifelong memories. Two standout moments for me were the Anne Frank House and the pintoxs tour—experiences that offered so much insight into each city's unique culture.
After the trip, I had a bit of downtime in where I am lucky enough to call home, Bucks County, PA! I enjoyed catching up with family/friends, working out with other college and pro athletes and coaching for my former club team, Dynasty Elite. I worked closely with the 2026s this summer and loved helping make their final club season unforgettable.
Just when I thought summer could not get any better, it was time to head to Italy for six weeks! Along with a group from UR and students from around the globe, I participated in the Intensive Intermediate Italian program at the Università per Stranieri di Perugia. The five-week course taught solely in Italian pushed me outside of my comfort zone and significantly improved my vocabulary, speaking fluency and cultural understanding.
I lived in a beautiful apartment about ten minutes from school that overlooked the city with three other UR students that are now some of my closest friends! While lessons were extremely engaging, the experience really shined outside of the classroom. I attended the famous Umbria Jazz Festival, participated in weekly cooking classes and immersed myself in the rhythm of local life.
Our weekends were filled with trips to other cities in Italy, including Milan, Venice and Florence. Each stop consisted of exploring historical churches, eating regional cuisine, racking up thousands of steps and practicing our Italian with locals. My personal favorite stop was Venice with its intricate canal system, stunning glass art and the breathtaking Basilica di San Marco.
To top it all off, my roommates and I celebrated the programs completion with a trip to Sorrento! The clear blue water, beaming sun and fresh seafood were unforgettable. It was the perfect way to close out the best summer! I'm incredibly grateful for these experiences through Richmond, and with just two weeks until we are back on campus, I am counting down the days until we reunite as a team and begin our hunt for an A-10 championship!
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Go Spiders,
Grace Gannon
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