I knew that this would be the case before I left, but after getting home from my global experience in Florence, I know that this will be one of my most cherished memories of college. I had so much fun being in and learning about another country and culture, but more importantly, I think that…
Author: Ella Niemi
I’m Ella Niemi from Pittsburgh, PA and I am a sophomore Materials Science and Engineering major and am also pursuing a minor in Industrial Engineering. I am on track to graduate with a bachelor of science in Spring 2028 and plan on going for my Master's degree right after graduation.
Making Connections in Florence
As my time in Florence is coming to a close, I have made so many new friends and connections the past four weeks. The close proximity and small group really drives connections between me and my peers. We all have class together for four or five hours a day and all the girls live in…
Finding my way around Florence
One of the things that I immediately noticed that was different about Florence was how small and compact the city is. The first thing we did after we landed was take a cab to our apartment, and the roads felt so different from the expansive multi lane highways we have at home. While in the…
Engineering Perspectives of the Renaissance and Sustainability
I was first introduced to the Florence Maymester program, Engineering Perspectives of the Renaissance and Sustainability, during my freshman year. As a freshman I was not eligible to go, so I saved it for a later summer. Now that I have nearly completed my sophomore year, I am beyond excited to get to attend this…