Now that I am back home, I will forever look back at my study abroad experience as the most memorable six weeks. I am beyond grateful to have been able to travel across the world and study in a city with amazing culture and scenery. Firstly, I enjoyed my classes far more than I expected….
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My Takeaways from Studying in Florence
Happy finals week! I can’t believe this is my last week already. During the six weeks studying abroad I have learned not only so much about Italy but also myself. Some soft skills I developed throughout the six week semester were communication, self-discipline, and time management. During cultural interactions I took notes on how locals…
Adapting to Florence
It is week 5 of my study abroad program and Florence is feeling like home. There were many things that I had to get used to such as walking on the narrow sidewalks and navigating around all of the tourists. Even more so, communicating with the Italians is something I have gotten better simply when…
Adjusting to Life as a Student in Florence
Studying abroad in Florence has been an incredible adventure, and I am thoroughly enjoying my first three weeks here. Every day brings new experiences and opportunities to immerse myself in the rich culture and history of this beautiful city. One of the aspects I love most about Florence is how walkable it is. I can…
Beginning My Florence Journey
Ciao! My name is Amaya and I am a rising Junior at the University of Pittsburgh. I live in a suburb about 15 minutes from Philadelphia. At Pitt, I am pursuing a major in Marketing, minor in Studio Arts, and a Digital Media certificate. I have an interest in creative advertising and hope to work…
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