As my program in Florence comes to a close I look back at my perception of the world prior to coming here and can say it is completely different after. Being able to travel throughout Europe these past six weeks has been a once in a lifetime opportunity that I tried to make the most…

Living in a different country for an extended period of time is all so surreal to begin with, it can be hard to believe you’re really there. Although I am living a completely different life here, I still have daily and weekly routines like I do at home. Routines make me feel like I still…

As a New Jersey resident my day to day is pretty fast paced and in stereotypical fashion we all move pretty swiftly. Most Italians on the other hand do not adhere to this concept. Some friends from abroad that are Pennsylvania natives have even said everyone moves slower here, and I even think people from…

After completing my first two weeks in Florence I can definitely say Italians have a very different way of living than Americans. Being a large part Italian and having taken several Italian language courses throughout my schooling, I was able to adapt to their life style slightly easier than others. That being said there are…