As I get ready to leave Florence and travel back to my life at home, I am feeling incredibly fulfilled. The diverse experiences I’ve had over the last four months have given me a new excitement for life and all the possibilities that my future holds. From traveling to different countries, living in Florence, and…
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With love, from Florence
Dear Pre-Study Abroad Conna, It’s hard to believe that this chapter of my life is coming to an end soon. From before I left for Florence to now, my life and I have changed so much, in the best way possible! I have gained so much from this experience that I know will stay with…
Shaping My Skills in Florence
While studying in Florence, I am developing and gaining many hard and soft skills that will benefit me both academically and personally. One of the most obvious skills I have been strengthening is my foreign language proficiency. My Italian has improved significantly, thanks to both my “Italian: Here and Now” course and the immersive experience…
Living in the Moment in Florence
From the first few days arriving in Florence I began to notice the slow pace at which people walked. I understand this seems like a relatively small challenge to adapt to but with slow walking being a pet peeve of mine I immediately took notice of it. Along with the slow pace, Italians do not…
My Italian Education
While studying abroad in Florence, I’m taking four classes, and surprisingly, only one of them is technically a business course. I wanted to balance coursework that aligns with my marketing major and future career with classes that allow me to fully embrace the city I’m in. To fulfill my marketing major requirements, I’m taking Global…
Ciao da Firenze
Hi! I’m Conna Kelleher, a junior at Pitt studying Marketing and Digital Media. I’m originally from Boston, MA, but this semester, I’m studying abroad in Florence, Italy – which is truly a dream! I am taking classes through Pitt’s Global Business Institute which is through CEA CAPA. So far, Florence is everything I imagined and…
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