Wow. It has been ninety days in Europe. I head back home tomorrow. Florence may have been my home base, but I made friends and memories all over. I was lucky enough to experience Denmark, France, Spain, Switzerland, Greece, and Italy. I can’t even begin to describe how thankful I am for the perspectives and…
Author: arjunmanjunath2021
Dear January Self…
Expect the unexpected. Yes, you may have been more than prepared regarding what you packed. But emotionally, you are not ready. And that’s okay! It’s going to be stressful… your laptop might explode, you might get lost in Barcelona at 3am, you might get food poisoning from all-you-can-eat sushi, and you will get homesick. These…
There’s Opportunities Everywhere!
Being abroad by yourself is new and scary. I have learned to embrace it. There are opportunities literally everywhere. I made sure to go after every single one. As soon as I got to Florence, I noticed there were travel groups that marketed towards study abroad students. Since I was traveling alone, I decided to…
Study Abroad Can Be Difficult… But That’s What Makes It Fun!
I usually tackle uncomfortable situations head on, but moving to Florence alone has been the biggest adjustment of my life. And that’s coming from the kid who moved schools sevens times as a kid! The people, culture, and lifestyle in Florence are just so different than what I am used to in Pittsburgh. And yes……
My Classes in Florence, Italy
I may be traveling and exploring Europe every weekend, but during the week my classes take up my time. All the classes I take fulfill credits towards my marketing major. I am taking oil painting, international marketing, renaissance art history, and Italian. My reasoning behind choosing these specific classes to take while abroad was simple….
One Month in Florence So Far!
Wow… a month in Europe so far. You could say I’m tired but the adrenaline and rush that comes with exploring each new thing keeps me wanting more. Florence is quite an interesting place, not at all what I expected. With only 4 classes (a total of 13 credits) I have lots of free time…
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