Il Mio Grazie A Firenze

My study abroad experience in Florence was truly life-changing and I couldn’t be more thankful for the opportunities I encountered during my time there. I was able to make many lifelong friendships, explore a beautiful and vibrant culture, and gain a greater understanding of the world around me. Although I was only there for a…

Dear Past Me

Dear Past Elise, I remember what it felt like to board the plane to Italy with nothing but two suitcases, a backpack, and a vision of what it would be like to live and study abroad in such a vibrant and historic country. It is amazing to think back on the journey I have taken…

Developing Skills from Opportunities

Nearing the end of my program I have begun to reflect upon how studying abroad in Italy has been a transformative experience that has not only broadened my worldview but has also helped me to develop numerous soft skills that are invaluable in today’s globalized world. The opportunity to interact with locals and travelers from…

Growing From Change

Studying abroad in Florence has been a transformative experience which has allowed me to immerse myself into a new culture, learn a new language and gain a unique perspective on the world. While Italian culture is rich and rewarding, it has also been quite challenging to assimilate with certain aspects of it. Adapting to their…

Ciao Bella!

I am currently studying abroad in Florence through the Global Business Institute program. I chose Florence because it is a small intimate city that is filled with so much culture. I wanted to be surrounded by history and art. I also thought it would be rewarding and exciting to take Italian, I really enjoy learning…

Working in Italy

Ciao again! It’s Nico here and I’m back with some more stories about my time in Florence. I elected to participate in an internship during my time abroad. I work with my fellow friend and student Nico Marino. We work for Tuscany Cycle, a small company in the tourism industry. Tuscany Cycle provides tourists with…

Concluding post

I had a great international experience. I travelled long and far… Bologna, Venice, Siena San Gimingano, Amsterdam, Budapest, Paris, Calabria, Florence, Chianti, and the list goes on. It was, in total, an eye-opening incredible experience. I learned how to sculpt projects out of clay, how to write blog posts professionally and for this project, finally…

ShippyPro Internship Thoughts

I had a few expectations before I departed from America. I thought that the pizza in Italy would be fantastic and I was so excited to try all the trattorias here. I remember the first time I flew into the airport here in Florence how hungry I was as soon as I stepped off the…

The Best Pizza in Florence

I have done a lot of traveling during my time abroad, even outside of Italy. One of my favorite trips was the time I went to Paris, France. I bought a luggage just for this trip because I thought for sure I would bring back lots of clothes and souvenirs. Little did I know that…