Dear Colin, You probably thought the highlight of this semester would be the weekend trips. The chance to hop between countries, see famous landmarks, and experience new cultures sounds very enticing. But looking back, it wasn’t the travel outside of Italy that stuck with you the most. It was Florence. What really made this experience…
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Ciao Firenze
Ciao! Sadly, my time in Florence is coming to a close. This has truly been an experience that I will never forget for the rest of my life like all things it had its ups and downs, but thankfully mostly ups. Going into the study abroad experience, I did not know what to expect. In…
A Letter to Myself
Salve Ken, I know you don’t know what that means, it is the word for hello in Italian. I am writing to you to tell you all about your experience here in Florence. I know you did not know what to expect and you were right not to know what to expect because I look…
Ciao Firenze!
As I wrap up this incredible journey, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to my scholarship donors for making this opportunity possible. Your support has helped me to pursue a once-in-a-lifetime experience that has allowed me to grow tremendously. I have cherished every single moment in the beautiful city of Florence and throughout my…
Ciao Florence!
As my study abroad experience in Florence comes to an end, I am so glad I decided to take this opportunity and go abroad. I was able to explore Florence, the most beautiful city I have ever been to, and immerse myself in its rich history, art, and culture. From waking up in the morning…
Inspired and Excited
This trip has felt so fast and so slow at the same time. Over the course of the past three months, I have visited ten new countries throughout Europe and Africa that I had only dreamed of visiting. I met tons of new friends from places ranging from Calfornia to Chicago to Scranton, PA. I…
Adiós, Barcelona
And that’s a wrap for me at Barcelona! I left two weeks ago, and I’m doing this article in my home, sadly. Sad because my time at Barcelona is over, and I’m missing the beautiful city I lived for the semester. However, as one friend told me to cheer me up: don’t be sad because…
Ciao Firenze
Studying abroad has been one of the most enriching experiences during my college career. As my time here is wrapping up, I wanted to thank the generosity of this scholarship from the donors for allowing me to have this experience. I had the opportunity to engage with a completely new culture, expand my world vision,…
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