As I think back on spending an entire semester abroad last fall, I am at a loss of how best to explain it all. As I visited with relatives over Christmas break, I couldn’t find the right stories to tell, or really know how much they wanted to hear. I would typically say how awesome… [Read more…]
April 17, 2012
Because your 10+ hour flight to Italy may seem like just yesterday, it’s important to load up on whatever entertainment is relevant to make it go by as fast as possible. Whether you want a thriller, comedy, drama, or a movie to make you feel really homesick, head to iTunes where you can find all… [Read more…]
April 13, 2012
So unfortunately as most of us are trying to give Florence one last farewell before we leave, final exams are interrupting our plans. Yet there’s a way around that. Study outside of your room and outside of the school. What reason is there to not study in a prime, Florentine location? Some of the stops… [Read more…]
April 11, 2012
Perhaps one day you’ll find yourself with the desire to go to France. Paris is the go-to place, but don’t forget that whole French Riviera place. Remember Monaco and remember to bring your wallet when you go – It’s the place to show off your wealth. If you are a student and don’t have wealth,… [Read more…]
April 10, 2012
A longer title could very well be “Why we came to Florence, what we learned, and how much weight we gained in the process,” but that’s too much. Students might come to Florence to study but just what we study is quite different. Though engineering, art, business, or another field is intended all of us… [Read more…]
April 9, 2012
As much as those sweets at the bottom of the stairs last week were tasty and certainly a nice treat, they were obviously being sold for more than our enjoyment. All the money is being donated to Nuru International, a charity for easy access to water in Africa. Having plenty of work nothing to do… [Read more…]
April 5, 2012
Whether you were in Slovenia this last weekend or not, you’ve probably been in the midst of reminiscing about the trip at least one point this week. Maybe you just can’t get enough or are jealous of those who went but here are some more thoughts from the trip. Best thing that can happen –… [Read more…]
April 4, 2012
As much as we Americans may have learned about France and become familiar to its history and culture, it is important to remember that it is still a foreign country and that we are still American-speaking Americans – at least most of use are. Below are some useful guides to enjoying you next trip to… [Read more…]
April 17, 2012
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