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Anna Depoian
Accademia Italiana Florence, Italy
Anna Depoian
Accademia Italiana Florence, Italy
Hello, I am Anna Depoian. I’m a graduating senior at Arcadia University in the International Studies major with a double minor in Italian and International Business. Before I graduate I have the pleasure of spending a whole four months in Florence, Italy. As an International Studies major I was supposed to study abroad every year, but COVID-19 put a halt on that. This trip is even more special because it’s the first time I get to leave the country since the lock down. With a mask in hand, Italian in my brain and a need for nightly gelato I’m ready to take on Florence. I hope you’ll stay with me on the journey I’ll take this semester. I’ll keep you updated on my highs and lows and all the information you’ll need if you’re considering Italy for your study abroad. I promise to be honest with every post and give you the insight you’re looking for in living in a home away from home.
People may fear studying abroad for a variety of reasons: being too far from home for an extended period of time; not liking the food in the country they go to; or the language barrier. Students have told me that they could never study abroad because… More