I have officially been back home for a bit over a week now, and I have most of my time digesting my study abroad experience. Most days, its hard for me to believe that past four months really happened — it feels like a different version of myself was studying in Florence. However, even though…
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My name is Tessa Powers and I am from Chatham, New Jersey. I am currently a third-year student at the University of Pittsburgh studying Media and Professional Communications through the College of General Studies. I will graduate in April 2026, and hope to work as a political journalist or strategic communications specialist following my graduation.
Tutto Bene a Firenzie
Today marks the start of the final month of my study abroad experience, and I truly cannot believe just how fast this semester has gone by. Every single day living as a student in Florence has brought a new experience, whether it be analyzing the art in a centuries-old church or creating content in my…
Six weeks in and never better
This week marks the fifth that I have been attending classes in Florence, Italy, and the sixth that I have been living the Florentine lifestyle. From the moment I touched down, I have been simply enamored with the hub of culture and personality that comprises Florence. Even getting off the plane, we walked down a…