A Florence Farewell

As I finish up my final days in Florence, I am so grateful for the experience. Throughout the past 4 months, I have gotten to know and love the city of Florence. From the food, learning about the history, and meeting the people, I am so happy I’ve had the opportunity to live here. There…

Arrivederci!

Looking back at the last four months, I cannot express how grateful I am to have had this opportunity. This unique experience to immerse myself in a foreign culture has allowed me to step outside of my comfort zone and find comfort in the uncomfortable. I am now able to say that Florence feels like…

Ciao Firenze!

These past four months have been the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life. I’ve had the opportunity not only to live in Florence but also to discover new cultures around the world. Through traveling, I have developed my flexibility, problem-solving, and adaptability skills. This personal growth will influence me throughout my life, as…

A Panther Grows His Wings

These past four months have been some of the most memorable of my life, and I can’t quite believe it is coming to a close. I have met so many new people and experienced so many new things in such a short time that I struggle to even verbalize what this program has done for…

Final Moments in Firenze

My time in Florence has been one of the most meaningful periods of growth in both my academic and personal life. Studying abroad has pushed me out of my comfort zone in ways I did not expect, and it challenged me to adapt to new environments, perspectives, and ways of thinking. Living in a different…

Farewell Firenze!

I cannot believe that my study abroad experience is coming to an end and I will have to leave the place that has felt like home for the past four months. I have loved every minute of this experience and will cherish the memories I have made forever. Since my time being here in Florence,…

¡Adiós, Madrid!

I can’t believe I’m already writing my last blog post for study abroad! Studying abroad in Madrid has honestly been one of the best and most impactful experiences of my college career. This experience has allowed me to have so many meaningful interactions, immerse myself in Spanish culture, and grow in ways I never thought…

Ciao Firenze!

I am incredibly thankful for this experience. I’ve learned so much, even through the small, everyday moments like living with six roommates. That alone has made me more patient, flexible, and better at navigating situations that don’t always go as planned. Being in a completely new environment has pushed me to adapt to different cultures…

Farewell Florence

Wow. No way this semester is over already. It absolutely flew by. I blinked, and boom it’s done. This experience has forced me to grow in many ways. It has made me significantly more comfortable being uncomfortable. Living in a house with eight guys and one shower taught me more about patience, coordination, and humor…