I cannot believe I am already writing my final blog post for this experience. The thought of saying goodbye to Florence is very upsetting, however, I know I will always look back at this experience with a whole heart knowing how much I was able to see, grow, and learn in just four short months. …

One of the most impactful experiences I have had on this abroad journey was definitely my trip to Morocco. We started the trip in Marrakesh, and from there, we started a 10 hour van ride to the desert with some fun stops along the way. It was a 3 day excursion, and these three days…

Studying abroad in Italy has truly been a blast, however, over the past two months, I have had to make some adjustments to my daily routine to better fit into Italian culture. The first thing that comes to mind that has been challenging for me is the language barrier. When I arrived in Florence in…

I can’t believe it has already been a few weeks since my last blog! It is officially midterms here in Florence. I am currently taking 4 classes: Italian Here and Now, Renaissance Art History, Introduction to Oil Painting, and International Marketing. I definitely think Renaissance Art History is my favorite. I have truly learned so…

Ciao! I’m Giuliana Mazza, and I am currently a junior majoring in Finance and Marketing. I am studying abroad in Florence, Italy through the CEA Capa program. I have never been to Europe before this journey, and I wanted to push myself to do something different and out of my comfort zone this semester. That…