Il mondo cambia.

Italians are rejoicing today as Roma finally won a futbol match, and Barack Obama is the new president of the United States. On my bus ride home from teaching this evening, I saw walls all over the city covered with posters that read, “Il Mondo Cambia” (The world changes) next to blown up photos of the new US president. Press coverage on TV has been equally devoted to the final outcome of the US election. I feel truly moved that people all over the world see America’s new president as hope for their future. Africans, Asians, Europeans and Americans cheering is all over the news of the day. My lesson plans for my classes today were not necessary as everyone wanted to discuss their relief in Obama’s win. And now, the world looks to the US and waits for change, progress and not only an improved America, but a new, improved world.