Home Away From Home: A Farewell Post

As quickly as it came, my time abroad in Florence has ended. I cannot believe it is over, as this was an experience that I will be forever grateful for. I thank you for your faith in me.  I applied to this program with hope, and with aspirations bigger than myself. I wanted to assimilate…

Passport to Proficiency: Gaining New Skills Abroad

Hello again!  I cannot believe it is the final week of my time abroad! A reflection on my experience in Florence is one of admiration and gratitude, as I have gained a plethora of skills that will benefit me not only personally, but academically and professionally.  The first of these skills is adaptability. I have…

Living La Dolce Vita

Ciao!  It has officially been four full weeks of living in Florence as a study abroad student! I have a hard time believing we only have two more weeks in this beautiful city before our time abroad comes to a close. While the passing of time means an impending end of a chapter, it also…

From the Classroom to the World!

Hi all! For the past three weeks, I have been enjoying my stay in Florence in a dorm style apartment with five other students. We live in a prime location, as we are not directly in the noisy city center, but roughly a five to ten minute walk from nearly every attraction and school building….

Falling for Florence: My First Time Abroad!

Hello! My name is Morgan Kaniecki. I recently completed my second year at Pittsburgh’s College of Business Administration as a double major in finance and accounting, as well as a minor in economics. This school year, I was a member of the Resident Student Association where I served as treasurer of three of the university’s…