This past weekend I traveled with my friends to Interlaken, Switzerland. While the trip started with a tiring 8-hour overnight bus ride, it turned out to be one of the coolest weekends of my life. …
UW in Florence
Attempting to Live Like a Local
The first two weeks in Florence have been amazing. At first I was a bit overwhelmed, but after spending time exploring the city and starting classes Florence is starting to feel like home. While Florence …
Before it Begins
Here I am, it’s January 10th, and I am getting so close to my take off date. I leave for Florence, Italy in 10 days. I feel like I have been waiting to go for …
Reflections
My experience abroad has officially come to an end and I’m back home in the US. It’s crazy to think back to four months ago when I was just getting ready to leave. The nerves …
The Final Month
I’ve officially entered the final month of my abroad experience and I have a lot of mixed emotions about it. The past few months have seriously flown by and I cannot believe I have less …
A Spring Break to Remember
My program just had our spring break and it’s hard to believe that we’re half way through the semester! I don’t know whether to laugh or cry… I’m not ready to think about going home …
A Travel Update
It’s been just about six weeks since I began my journey in Florence and it really has flown by! Part of me feels like I just got here and part of me feels like I’ve …
Spring Break
Ciao! I’ve been very busy with midterms and travel but I’m back! While I was gone I headed north to Dublin and the Irish coastline, then back to Italy to spend spring break with my …
Tasting Tuscany
So I’m now just hitting the adjustment stage. I’m finally learning how to navigate Florence, which is a huge relief because I walk evveryyywhere. I’ve never walked more in my life, but probably good given …
Update from Florence
I have been in Florence for five days now and I’m just getting a moment to catch my breath. These first few days have been filled with orientation, activities and exploring. Honestly, it’s been completely …