I can’t believe that I’ve reached the end of my time as a study abroad student in Florence! So much has happened in so little time and I am so grateful to have experienced it all. I came to Florence as a curious, open-minded, and nervous traveler with no idea of what to expect. Met…
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Letter to my Pre-Departure Self: Florence
Dear Pre-Departure Jordan, Looking back at the past few months of my study abroad journey, I can say that I have grown so much throughout all of my experiences in Europe. From the start, I learned the true value of independence and self-sufficiency. I have always enjoyed my independence, but learning to trust myself in…
Adjusting and Assimilating Abroad in Florence
It being my first time in Europe, I expected somewhat of an adjustment to my new environment living and studying in Florence. However, I could not have predicted some of the smaller cultural challenges I have met and strived to overcome. Making friends and meeting new people was something I was very excited for coming…
Growing From Change
Studying abroad in Florence has been a transformative experience which has allowed me to immerse myself into a new culture, learn a new language and gain a unique perspective on the world. While Italian culture is rich and rewarding, it has also been quite challenging to assimilate with certain aspects of it. Adapting to their…
My Classes in Florence, Italy
I may be traveling and exploring Europe every weekend, but during the week my classes take up my time. All the classes I take fulfill credits towards my marketing major. I am taking oil painting, international marketing, renaissance art history, and Italian. My reasoning behind choosing these specific classes to take while abroad was simple….
One Month in Florence So Far!
Wow… a month in Europe so far. You could say I’m tired but the adrenaline and rush that comes with exploring each new thing keeps me wanting more. Florence is quite an interesting place, not at all what I expected. With only 4 classes (a total of 13 credits) I have lots of free time…
First Weeks in Florence
Ciao! I’m Nicole Marchese, and I am a junior Marketing major with Pitt Business pursuing a certificate and distinction in Sustainability. Back in Pittsburgh I enjoy my time working with Thriftsburgh and the Student Office of Sustainability. Studying abroad has been on my radar since high school and was a huge consideration when I was…
Ciao from Florence!
Ciao! My name is Melissa Flaks and I am a junior in the College of Business Administration studying Marketing and Supply Chain Management and getting a certificate in Digital Media. On campus I am usually involved in a social sorority and a professional business organization, however, I am currently spending my semester in Florence, Italy…
Becoming friends with Firenze!
Ciao! My name is Anna Vincent and I am a Junior studying Finance, Marketing, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I am attending in the GBI program in Florence, Italy this fall. Before moving to Florence, you could find me on campus participating in Alpha Kappa Psi events or holding office hours as a T.A. for Quantitative…
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