One thing I’ve gained while living in Austria is a better of sense of what it means to ‘be an American’ from an international perspective. Before leaving home, I thought that I was well-aware of how other countries viewed America and Americans. Fat, lazy, uneducated and self-focused. I really believed that it was all…
Tag: Fall 2024
Italy through the (digital camera) lens of Logan Skelly Vol. 5
Dear Logan (Pre-Departure), I know how excited you are about this experience yet equally anxious about how it will all turn out. You’ve dreamed of diving into Florence’s culture, traveling through Italy, and maybe even venturing to other countries for numerous years. At the same time, right before you leave, you’re bracing yourself for the…
Pre-London Elle…
As I sit here and write this, I can’t believe it is my second to last post of the semester. These two and a half months have flown by so fast, but have been some of the best memories of my life. I have grown in ways from this experience that I never thought I…
What I Learned: Looking Back
Hello everyone! Now is the time to start reflecting on my experience abroad in London, especially on myself before I even arrived. The lessons learned, experiences shared, and the people I’ve met from one of the greatest experiences of my life is something I would never take back. First, the ways in which I’ve grown…
Bella in Italy Chronicles: One month away…
Ciao tutti, Today’s blog post is a bit sentimental because it’s time to reflect on my experiences here in Florence. With only five weeks left until I return to the States, this is a hard task for me because I am in no way, shape, or form ready to go back to America. If anything,…
Dear pre-departure me
Dear Pre-Departure Grace, Wow—where to even begin? Remember when you were counting down the days, panicking over what you’d pack, and feeling your heart tug between excitement and fear of leaving home? Now, as I’m wrapping up my time here, I realize just how much you’ve grown, stretched, and transformed through this experience. It’s funny…
Checking in from Florence
Being abroad has allowed me many great opportunities to develop new skills while improving my existing skills. Since arriving in September, I have been faced with many new challenges and situations that I had never experienced in the US. In particular, being in a new environment and creating a new lifestyle when arriving abroad has…
My Fall Break in London
Spending my fall break in London has been a defining experience during my study abroad program in Florence, allowing me to immerse myself in a new culture and continue developing both transferable and technical skills. From interacting with locals to navigating cultural landmarks, this journey has expanded my understanding of the world and strengthened my…
Lessons Learned: 2 months in Vienna
The soft skill that I am developing the most throughout this program is patience. Despite living here for 2 months and feeling well adjusted, I still find that simple, daily tasks take me much longer to complete here logistically than back home. For example, something as simple as grocery shopping, getting medicine, ordering food…
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