When I boarded my flight to Florence, I knew I was heading somewhere beautiful — but I didn’t realize how much it would teach me about myself, or about the kind of doctor, person, and global citizen I want to be. My goal was simple yet daunting: step outside my comfort zone and immerse myself…
Tag: Italy
Arrivederci Italy from Maren
My month in Italy was wonderful! From beginning to end, I found my study abroad experience to be incredibly enriching. I loved being able to explore cities that were part of a culture that I was unfamiliar with. My days were filled with lots of sightseeing, learning, and eating. I enjoyed being able to take…
reflections on roma
Ciao ciao friends! After four weeks, my time in Rome has come to an end. I am so excited and happy I got to participate in this experience. Through this study abroad I learned much more about food and gender in Rome than I thought that I would. There were many excursions that allowed me…
ciao ciao!
Buongiorno! After two weeks in Rome (and Italy in general) I have experienced so many things I am very grateful for. Through these experiences, it is very clear that Italy is very different from Pittsburgh. One thing I will miss when being away from Rome are the water fountains throughout the city where you can…
Dear Italy, I think I love you
Ciao! Italy has been a beautiful culture shock so far. Walking the cobbled streets, the country still feels like an idyllic dream. The streets of Rome are bustling with fashionable people. Tourists and locals intermingle in street markets. A typical day in Rome for me starts with waking up at 7AM. After getting ready, I…
Final Reflections From My Time In Florence
Buongiorno! Everything about studying abroad felt like it went by so fast. From leaving to spend a month in Florence, Italy to now writing my final blog post on the experience for the Pitt Honors Blog, it really went by in the blink of an eye. I think how quickly everything went by was what…
Finale di Firenze: Saying bye is bittersweet
Since coming back from Florence, I cannot seem to shake the bittersweet feeling that lingers. I am so incredibly grateful for the opportunity I had to study abroad and grow in more ways than I can count. My global perspective expanded, I fell in love with Italian culture, and the Italian educational system has inspired…
Flavors of Florence: My Global Experience
Reflecting on this experience, it’s funny to think about how nervous I was to study abroad. I went into the Food Studies program not knowing any of the other girls. As an introvert, I was terrified that I would be too shy to make any new friends. There were not many girls in our program…
Florentine Finale & Reflection
After a life-changing experience, I always love going back through photos taken throughout it. It’s my way of reliving it and trying to reimagine what I must have been feeling when taking them. Maybe I was nervous, happy, curious or just excited to be there. I find that it also gives me time to reflect….
Taya’s Travels: Farewell Florence!
Now that I’ve been home for a couple weeks reflecting on my month in Florence feels like remembering a strange and wonderful dream. It’s vivid and indelible, but it also feels surreal, as if it was an adventure someone else went on, or a movie I recently saw. Although it feels paradoxical, I would say…