As my study abroad program in Florence comes to an end, I’ve found myself reflecting less on the lectures and more on my out-of-class experiences that taught me just as much as what I learned in the classroom. Living in a foreign country, even for a short time, opens your eyes to things that textbooks…

A few weekends ago, my friends and I decided to use our slightly longer weekend to make a trip down to the Amalfi Coast! We ended up leaving Friday afternoon, spending one night in Naples, and continued on to Sorrento, where we spent Saturday night and most of Sunday. But for this blog post, I…

Living in Italy for the past few weeks has truly been a dream come true. While it’s been amazing, it has definitely come with some struggles and adjustments. One part of Italian culture that has been the most difficult for me to assimilate into is how blunt and direct Italians can be in conversation. I…

I always knew that I wanted to go abroad – I just wasn’t sure where. I was aware of the typical challenges of living abroad, like culture shock, language barriers, and homesickness, and I really wanted to push myself to face these hurdles while also aligning with my academic goals. After a lot of consideration,…