Jessie Lovallo Jessie LoVallo Global Business Institute: Sydney Spring 2023 It’s hard to believe my time abroad has come to an end. It feels like yesterday I was feeling the pre-trip jitters, but at the same time a lifetime ago. I will forever be grateful for this incredible opportunity and will never be the same…
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A Reflection
Now that I am nearing the end of my time in Florence, there is a lot to reflect on. It is an interesting experience that I have here; it’s a different freedom than being at college. I feel like I am both better equipped for the world, while also feeling a bit overwhelmed about the…
Letter to My Pre-Departure Self
Hi again! I can’t believe my time here in Sydney is coming close to the end. If I were to have been able to write a letter to my pre-departure self, I would have told myself to cherish every single moment here because it’s about to fly by! I can vividly remember riding in my…
Coming to a close
As my semester in Florence is coming to a close and I reflect on my time here I can’t help but feel an overall sense of gratitude. Gratitude not only for the amazing people I met and the memories I made, but for the person I have grown to be since getting on a plane…
A Note to Past-Kate
Dear Kate, What a great idea it was to study abroad! Get ready to have the best couple months of your life, filled with so many new experiences. I only have two weeks left here! How the time flies… There is a lot I would tell my pre-departure self, as I feel like a different…
Personal Development in Florence
I would say some soft skills I have developed during my time in Florence Italy include but are not limited to non-verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and engagement. My nonverbal communication skills have been developed, obviously, by residing in a country where the language I speak is not the primary language. I meet people who…
Skills for a Lifetime
Studying abroad in Italy is a life changing experience that not only broadens your horizons but also helps you develop various skills, both soft and hard. In my case, studying abroad in Florence has helped me develop numerous soft and hard skills that will be beneficial in both my personal life and professional career. One…
Adapting to Florence
After seven weeks of living in Italy, there have been many challenges living in another country we has student have had to adapt to. I think the first challenge I’ve been facing is managing my typical school routine while also being abroad. Living in Italy offers so many opportunities to travel, experience other cultures, and…
Adapting to the Italian culture
Studying abroad In Florence is a dream come true for many American students, including myself. The opportunity to immerse oneself in a new culture and explore a different way of life is an experience that is both exciting and challenging. While my time here has been extremely rewarding, there have certainly been some difficulties in…
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