I have been back in the United States for over a week, and I really miss Florence already. I have been reflecting on the semester abroad and want to share some thoughts. First of all, I think that if anyone has an opportunity to study abroad in Florence or in […]
During my time in Florence, I found wonderful places where you can eat the best food that the city has to offer. But at the same time, I had to make sure that I was not lured into any tourist traps because there are a lot. For example, if you […]
The study abroad program in Florence includes a three-day visit to Rome. I first thought that I was only going to be in Florence for the whole semester, but I was wrong. I was super excited to hear that we were all going to Rome. On September 19, we boarded […]
On September 18, my whole Italian life and culture class toured Palazzo Vecchio, one of two palaces in Florence. Located in Piazza della Signoria, the palace was a short 12- to 15-minute walk from my apartment. Palazzo Vecchio currently houses Florence’s city hall and museum. It originally was the Republic’s […]
My name is Clarence Pavlovic. I am a first-generation college student attending the Mount. When I first heard of the opportunity to study abroad in Florence, Italy, I was scared and nervous about whether I should take it. I have never traveled to Europe or flown alone. This was new […]