As the semester draws to a close, I am left with an overwhelming sense of gratitude for being able to have the privilege of being able to have such incredible experiences. From the first week to the last, there has not been a single moment when I did not feel an ounce of regret for…

There was one moment during my time abroad that really stuck with me, and it happened when I took a trip to Lisbon by myself. Up until that point, I had gotten pretty comfortable living in Florence. I knew how to get around, how to order food, and how to handle basic conversations. But being…

Adapting to a new culture will always bring new challenges, but it is essential to actually assimilate into it. The most challenging aspect of it for me personally is how slowly individuals live their lives around here. By slow down, I mean there is far less of a rush to get certain things done, and…

Ciao! When coming to Florence, I chose not to go into the internship program, instead opting to stick with classes. I did this because I wanted to take classes that are related to Florence, its history, and its culture. With this, I chose to take an art history class, sculpture class, Italian language class, and…