As my semester here in Florence comes to an end I’ve been reflecting on my experiences here. I always knew I wanted to study abroad, but I had no idea how much growth I would actually get out of it. I am extremely grateful to my scholarship donors for helping give me the opportunity to…
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My Tuesdays in Florence
Throughout my experience abroad I have been traveling around, exploring Florence and new cities. Those adventures have been interesting and valuable, but my most meaningful experience has unexpectedly been my Tuesday nights in Florence where I get dinner with a group of friends I met here. When I first came here, I realized I had…
New Places, People, and Skills
One of the best parts about studying abroad is how much personal growth I experience from living in Florence and traveling around. I chose to study abroad in a city where I didn’t know anyone and in the fall semester, even though I have some friends who are going abroad in the spring semester. Going…
Learning to Slow Down
It’s hard to believe that I am almost halfway through my time abroad, but these reflections help me keep track of time. Oh and the fact that it is midterm week! Either way I have had more than enough time now to adjust to life here and create new daily habits. So far, I’ve been…
Learning in Florence
After almost a month of taking classes in Florence, I wanted to share my academic experiences so far. I am not doing an internship this semester, so I am taking a full course load of 13 credits which is equal to four classes here. We are required to take an Italian language class in this…
Immersed in Italy
Hello again! After roughly a month adjusting to life in Florence, I have learned how to balance an internship alongside my three classes each week. Whether inside or outside of the classroom, I am learning, and my courses really help to make sure I learn from my environment and not just the lecture notes. Even…
Unpacking my New Life in Florence
Ciao, my name is Erin and I am a junior transfer student in the School of Business at Pitt. I am majoring in finance with an economics minor. I am from Virginia and have spent my past summers working as a patient care coordinator at a medical spa. Outside of school and work I love…
The Toughest Goodbye
Though my 6 weeks in Florence has come to an end the memories and lessons I have learned will last a lifetime. Throughout my study abroad experience, I have taken a total of 6 credits of classwork and learned so much about my host country, especially the rich history and culture of the city of…
Arrivederci Firenze!
While it’s bittersweet to say goodbye, my time in Florence couldn’t have been more incredible. I learned so much of the city’s rich history in my Renaissance Art History class and felt like I was stepping into the time period with every lesson. And in my International Marketing class, I gained amazing insights into how…
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