Growing in Florence!

These have been the best 3 months and with all of these experiences, I have grown so much. I have become more open minded to different styles of living, cultures, and mindsets. Traveling every weekend to a different city or country has instilled this in me. I’ve also become much more adaptable, learning to adjust…

Slow Walks & Sunday Siestas

Learning to slow down has been one of the most challenging aspects of adapting to the culture in Florence. I have always been a fast walker and like to quickly get to where I am going even if I am not in a rush. Looking around on the streets as I walk, I quickly realized…

From Spreadsheets to Sketchbooks

My academic experience in Florence has been completely different from my experience in Pittsburgh, and I’ve been loving every second of it. I’m taking Beginner Drawing, Beginner Oil Painting, Italian Here and Now, and International Finance, none of which I’ve taken at Pitt. The change of pace has been refreshing, especially with the art classes….

Sachi in Florence

Hi! I’m Sachi Ailani and I am a junior at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Finance and Business Analytics. Originally, I am from South Brunswick, New Jersey. On campus, I am a brother in Alpha Kappa Psi, a professional business fraternity and a member of Smart Women Securities. After graduating, I hope to have…