Calcio storico in Florence's Piazza Santa Croce!Before I came to Florence, I made a presentation on the local culture for my GO class. Part of the project highlighted calcio storico, Florence's five hundred year old sport. Unfortunately, the tournament takes place in June: I wouldn't be seeing the rugby-soccer-wresting sport live.The 'field' appeared (and disappeared)... Continue Reading →
Since I was deciding where to study abroad, I have been interested in the Florence University of the Art's Italian Family Club. Going to a school where study abroad is required, I had heard stories of great experiences of people with homestays, but there were certain perks to living in a dorm or apartment instead.... Continue Reading →
A gondolier holding a panino, someone dressed in Carnevale costume, laundry hanging from the window, and the canal. Could a more Venetian scene exist?When I managed to find reasonably priced bus tickets to Carnevale, I knew I couldn't pass up the opportunity of seeing the Venetian tradition in person...even if it did mean waking up... Continue Reading →
I thought I'd share a little bit about my school day...granted, the school day I'm about to share was a little more exciting than a typical day.In the morning, I got up and ate an early lunch. My day was going to be packed and there was no way I was going to make it... Continue Reading →
I'm obsessed with museums: anyone who knows me knows this...if you don't know that, chances are that you've never had a conversation with me or read one of my blog posts. The first time I visited Florence with EF Tours in high school (and fell in love), I didn't have the opportunity to visit a... Continue Reading →
Explaining my study abroad situation can be a bit difficult; I'm studying abroad in Florence at Florence University of the Arts through my home university with Global Semesters. Whew. What a mouthful! Speaking of mouthfuls, our program coordinator (Olivia) from Global Semesters took our group out for a traditional four-course Tuscan meal this week.There are... Continue Reading →
A week ago, I left behind nearly everything and everyone I know for a semester in Florence, Italy. I've know for awhile that I wanted to study abroad and I've been fortunate enough to have traveled a fair amount so far in life (including a thirty-six hour love affair with Florence during my senior year... Continue Reading →
Official orientation has wrapped up and I'm truly started to get settled in Florence. Here's an overview of the past few days:When I arrived in Rome, I felt overwhelmed and out of context; when I arrived in Florence, I was excited and everything felt "right." I arrived in Florence's Santa Maria Novella by high-speed train... Continue Reading →
Feeling like a turtle with my Osprey backpack...After packing and repacking at least five times last night, it’s finally time. All the goodbyes have been said, all of the last minute shopping trips to pick up that ‘one last thing’ have been made. I am sitting in Newark airport, looking out at the Manhattan skyline. As... Continue Reading →
