After spending the past month in Florence Italy, I learned more culturally about the country than I possibly could from a textbook. By fully investing myself and living within the culture of Italy, I …
Trip Overview – Will Walters
I could not have asked for a better study abroad experience. It overwhelmingly exceeded my expectations. I went into this trip hoping to learn the basics about the Italian culture, but by the end, I …
Final Impressions – Kaitlin Wilson
From day one of this trip: I realized how much I did not know. I was, for the first time, living in a foreign place where I did not know the customs, the language or the lifestyle. Throughout my time …
Coming Home – Caleb Bartlett
How business is conducted in Italy differs greatly from business in the United States. For example, small family-run businesses dominate most of Florence's commerce. Whereas in the United States big …
Take Time to Enjoy Life – Amy Dittar
I was completely shocked to see the extent to which the Italian lifestyle is different compared to home. It seemed like time moved slower yet more intensely in Italy. People live intentionally and …
Crazy First Week – Will Walters
My first week in Italy was one of the best in my life. It was also challenging. I had never been overseas before, so it took some adjustment at first. Even the plane ride to get here was a challenge, …