It is time to say goodbye to city that I called home for six weeks. During my stay I have learned and experienced more than I can describe in a single post. I have seen strides of growth in myself personally, academically and professionally.   From an academic prospective, I have not only increased my language…

  It is almost time to say goodbye to this amazing city that has been my home for the past 5 weeks. The remaining week here I am going to spend visiting all my favorite spots again and eating as much pasta and seafood as I can! I am really going to miss the abundance…

Having been in Genoa for three weeks now, I have grown accustom to the culture and have become comfortable in my new city. Before arriving my 3 biggest expectations w ere to practice my Italian with the locals, improve my communication skills and learn the culture better. I feel like I have made strides in…

Staying in Genoa for the past two weeks truly has been living “the sweet life.” Not only because I have had gelato religiously every day, but also because of the amazing apartment the program was able to arrange for me. I was lucky enough to get an apartment with another Pitt student and stay with…

Ciao! My name is Marc Lucci and I am honored to have the privilege to study this summer in Genoa. Being of Italian heritage, I love all things Italian and am looking forward to being immersed in the culture for 6 weeks. The reason I decided on the Genoa program is because it is not…