Farewell Firenze!

I cannot believe that my study abroad experience is coming to an end and I will have to leave the place that has felt like home for the past four months. I have loved every minute of this experience and will cherish the memories I have made forever. Since my time being here in Florence,…

Ciao Firenze!

I am incredibly thankful for this experience. I’ve learned so much, even through the small, everyday moments like living with six roommates. That alone has made me more patient, flexible, and better at navigating situations that don’t always go as planned. Being in a completely new environment has pushed me to adapt to different cultures…

Farewell Florence

Wow. No way this semester is over already. It absolutely flew by. I blinked, and boom it’s done. This experience has forced me to grow in many ways. It has made me significantly more comfortable being uncomfortable. Living in a house with eight guys and one shower taught me more about patience, coordination, and humor…

Final Florence Fun!

As the semester draws to a close, I am left with an overwhelming sense of gratitude for being able to have the privilege of being able to have such incredible experiences. From the first week to the last, there has not been a single moment when I did not feel an ounce of regret for…

Saying Goodbye to Italy

It feels unreal that my time in Florence is approaching its end. Studying abroad has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my time at Pitt and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to do so. I feel like I’ve grown a lot as an individual as well as academically. Studying abroad has taught…

Ciao!

Looking back on my time abroad, I can honestly say that it has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my college career. Spending my final semester studying in Florence gave me the chance to grow in many ways. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to have had this experience and for the support…

Grazie Firenze

Overall, my experience studying abroad in Florence has been rewarding. There have been many challenges, but I’m very grateful to have been a part of this experience. I’ve gotten to fulfill my dream of traveling around the world. I went to two continents, six countries, and eighteen cities throughout Italy and the rest of Europe….

Florence Diaries: Arrivederci!

11 more days until I say, “Arrivederci, Firenze,” and it could not feel less real. These past four months have held some of the most special, eye-opening moments of my life, and I will cherish my time abroad forever. I have changed and grown so much throughout this experience. Professionally, I have noticed that I…

Saying Bye to Florence

Studying abroad in Florence has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. As my semester comes to a close next week, I cannot believe how much I have grown in just a few months. This experience pushed me outside of my comfort zone and helped me develop a stronger sense of independence,…