Today is my last day of study abroad and while reflecting on the past semester I feel both reminiscent and grateful for this opportunity and the lessons I have learned. I’ve accomplished more than I thought over these past 4 months and feel very fulfilled with all that I have done. Academically, I got to…
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Florence: Tips and Advice
3 months later and my study abroad program is coming to a close. Coming here on January 9th, this day seemed so far away, but after tons of trips, museums, restaurants, and memories, I only have 2 weeks left. This experience has been more exciting than I could have imagined. Through studying abroad, I have…
Lessons From Florence
Ciao again! Studying abroad in Florence has been an enriching experience, not only academically but also personally. As I continue to immerse myself in Italian culture, I find myself developing various transferable skills and learning lessons in cross-cultural communication. Flexibility is one of the skills I’ve constantly been using and have seen drastically develop since…
Figuring Out Florence
It’s officially half way through the study abroad and it seems to get better every day. I’ve continued to explore Florence, but have also traveled to other cities and countries. I’ve tried authentic Florentine food, had dinner with an Italian family outside the city, and continued to explore the history of Florence. Each day is…
Academics in Florence
Ciao! With almost a month under my belt, I finally feel like I have settled into life abroad. I have dined at many new restaurants and cafés, explored surrounding Tuscan villages, and even traveled to other countries. All of these exciting opportunities are exactly what I imagined when I signed up to study abroad. In…
Firenze So Far
Ciao! My name is Owen Wright. I’m currently a junior at Pitt studying finance. I’m a transfer student, so coming to Pitt I really wanted to immerse myself in lots of different aspects of campus. I got involved in Panther Equity, Enactus, and even started my own student organization last semester. I chose to study…
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