Studying abroad in Florence this semester has truly been a life changing experience. I have had the opportunity to grow so much more than I could have ever imagined, both personally, academically, and professionally. I’m so grateful for the opportunity this generous scholarship gave me, and I want to thank you for making this opportunity…

Ciao! During my time in Florence, I have been able to work on developing my soft and hard skills. One of the soft skills that has been prominent is cross cultural communication. This has been through communicating with locals, classmates from all over and professors. It has been interesting to learn the cultural norms of…

Studying abroad in Florence has been an incredible and eye-opening experience where I have learned so much about the city and myself. There are aspects of Italian culture that I’ve found challenging to adapt to as well. One of the most significant cultural differences I’ve encountered has been the more relaxed, slower-paced lifestyle, particularly when…

I have just finished week 5 of my classes, and I’m loving every moment of it! This semester, I’m taking a mix of courses that really excite me: Italian: Here and Now, Analyzing and Exploring the Global City, Renaissance Art History, and Beginning Oil Painting. Back in Pittsburgh, I have taken mostly business classes, so…