To my scholarship donor, Thank you for helping make this semester abroad possible! Studying in Florence has been one of the most impactful experiences of my college career, and I have grown as an individual in so many ways. Living in a new country challenged me to adapt in ways I hadn’t anticipated. Personally, I’ve…
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A Note to Pre-Departure Self
Dear Colin, You probably thought the highlight of this semester would be the weekend trips. The chance to hop between countries, see famous landmarks, and experience new cultures sounds very enticing. But looking back, it wasn’t the travel outside of Italy that stuck with you the most. It was Florence. What really made this experience…
Learning On The Go
Studying abroad in Florence has been one big learning curve—but in the best way possible. Between navigating a new city, figuring out how to survive without Google Maps, and planning weekend trips, I’ve realized I’m picking up way more skills than I expected. Some are soft skills, like adjusting to new situations, and others are…
Italian Adjustments
Adjusting to life in Florence has been a mix of excitement, learning, and the occasional challenge. Coming in, I knew that adapting to a new culture would take some effort, but overall, the transition has been smoother than I expected. Knowing Italian from high school has definitely helped bridge some of the cultural and language…
Lezioni a Firenze
Classes in Florence have been super enjoyable for me, and all of them have been super engaging! While I am not doing an internship this semester, I have been learning lots of new things from my classes. As a business analytics and supply chain management major, there are no business classes being offered here that…
Colin Meets Florence
Ciao! My name is Colin, I am a junior at Pitt studying Business Analytics and Supply Chain, with a minor in Economics. I am from Long Island, NY, and some of my passions include snowboarding, volleyball, going to the beach, and The Beatles. It has always been a dream of mine to visit Italy, and…
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