I can’t believe we’ve been in Firenze for almost a month now, the time has flown by! I have definitely settled into a routine here and it has started to feel like home. My apartment is in a good location, it’s a 25 minute walk from classes which really gets my steps in every day!…
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Week Four of Firenze!⚜️
We’re already on week four; it’s definitely going even quicker than I ever anticipated! So far, my neighborhood and living situation have been pretty ideal. I live on Via Degli Artisti, which is about a mile from classes and about 25 minutes from the city center of Firenze. We have tried to venture around our…
Benvenuti a Firenze!
My name is Claire Dziedzic, and I’m from Rochester, New York. I am a junior at Pitt Business studying Global Management, and I’m currently pursuing the 3+3 program with Pitt Law, where I plan to attend law school after graduating this spring. Back at Pitt I am involved as a member in Women in Law,…
Ciao Flo
Ciao! My name is Angelina Papagni and I am from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania which is about five hours east of Pittsburgh. I am a senior studying finance at Pitt and I also have a Certificate in Leadership and Ethics. Academic wise I am interested in accounting, finance and real estate and have completed an internship in…
Till next time, Ciao!
When I began this study abroad program in Italy, I had several goals in mind. I wanted to gain practical experience through my internship, develop a better understanding of Italian culture beyond what I could learn in a classroom, and become more confident living and working in a completely different environment. Looking back, I can…
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Living and working in Florence over the past few weeks has given me the chance to experience Italian culture beyond the food, landmarks, and tourist attractions. While those things are certainly part of the experience, I have found myself paying more attention to the everyday habits, values, and ways people interact with one another. These…
Finding My Rhythm Abroad
Moving to Florence for my study abroad experience has been exciting, challenging, and honestly a little overwhelming at times (but in the best way possible). Florence feels very different from what I’m used to, both academically and personally, and living here has pushed me to become more independent much faster than I expected. One of…
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Hi, my name is Lama, I’m from the Sultanate of Oman, and I’m currently double majoring in Business Analytics and Business Information Systems, with a minor in Economics. Outside of academics, I love traveling, trying new food, exploring different cultures, and meeting new people. One of the reasons I enjoy studying abroad so much is…
I Found My Way
Coming into this experience, I knew I would learn a lot, but I did not expect how much it would actually change me. At first, everything felt unfamiliar. Even simple things like getting around, ordering food, or adjusting to a different routine took effort. Over time, those small challenges became part of my everyday life,…
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