While I studied abroad in Italy, some of the biggest learning moments I experienced were outside the classroom. For the first time in my academic journey, I balanced an internship where I worked 20 hours a week with a full course load. On top of that, I also maintained a social life, visited museums, and…
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Looking for Locals
Even though I have been here in Italy since September, and it’s been nearly three months, I still struggle to adapt to the amount of free time that seems typical in Italian culture. Growing up in the United States and being involved in many clubs, activities, and rigorous coursework, I always knew there was something…
Friendly Firenze
I feel like I’m pretty well adjusted to Florence, and I thought that I was getting better at blending in with Italians now that I am halfway through my program. But this week has proven otherwise. Although I know now how to navigate the train station and buy museum tickets like a local, today I…
Becoming a Firenze Fiend
Hello everyone, my name is Hailey Latona and I am a senior studying the joint Mathematics-Economics major and a business minor. If you have been reading for a while, you might recognize my name since this is actually my second time studying abroad. Two summers ago, I studied Comparative Economics in Central Europe, and this…