It is hard to believe that my semester in Florence has come to an end. Even though over three months have passed, it seems like just yesterday I was feeling the anticipation of the semester to come. In only these few short months I have fully immersed myself in the city and have learned so…
Tag: Melissa Flaks
To My Pre-Study-Abroad Self…
Dear Pre-Study-Abroad Melissa, Get ready for the experience of a lifetime. You really have no idea what is in store for you for these next few months, but it is nothing short of amazing. The people you will meet, the things you will learn, and the places you will go will exceed all of your…
Abroad Changed Me…
Many people who have studied abroad return back to the States and joke about how “abroad changed them” as it takes time to adjust back to their normal lives; now being halfway through my study abroad experience, I can confidently say that studying abroad will “change me”, but in the best way possible. Living in…
Learning the Florentine Culture
We have officially reached the second half of the abroad program and it feels so bittersweet. I have already learned so much about both myself as well as Italy and Italian culture. While it feels like second nature now, there have been many different aspects of life in culture in Italy that took some getting…
Studying in Firenze
It is crazy to think about how I have now surpassed the one-month mark of being abroad in Florence. In this month I have been able to meet new people, explore Florence (and some other amazing cities), and, of course, get settled into my classes. Because there are so many amazing aspects to studying abroad,…
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…
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