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…
The Importance of Skill Development in Florence
Throughout my time studying abroad, my experiences have definitely given me skills that I can use in my program and beyond. One of the very first soft skills I learned was adaptability. The skill of adapting to changes was inevitable, because I had to practice it from the moment I stepped into Florence. As a…
Trials and Tribulations Abroad
When studying abroad in a new culture, there are bound to be challenges and uncomfortable changes. In Italy, a big cultural challenge for me was adapting to the shorter hours of operation at stores and restaurants. In the U.S., I’m used to being able to eat at any time of the day or night, or…
The Florentine Academic Experience
In my first month as a study abroad student, I’ve learned a lot both academically and culturally. My typical class schedule runs Monday through Wednesday, with three-hour classes allotted throughout that time. The short school week is perfect for the study abroad experience because I get to explore the city and the rest of Europe…
Welcome to Florence!
Hi, I’m Jordan Brothers, a third year student at the University of Pittsburgh studying Marketing and Data Analytics. I have passions for art, photography, live music and travel, and Florence is the best place to explore those interests! I chose the Global Business Institute in Florence because I have always wanted to travel to Italy,…
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