As we near the end of the semester, I have been reflecting on some of my favorite memories in Florence. I'd love to share some of my favorite activities with those planning to visit this stunning city, so they can make the most of their time here. -Piazzale… More
The city of Florence is filled with richness, but the countryside is an entirely different beauty saturated with vineyards, olive trees, and a colorful landscape. The Orsini Family Farm is a traditional Italian farm in the countryside of Umbria specializing… More
Recently, I took a trip to the Netherlands during the weekend of Sinterklaas, which is the largest St. Nicholas celebration in the world. Although I unknowingly visited during this cultural celebration, thanks to my new Dutch friend, Anne, I arrived with… More
Now that you’re settled in a new country, you may want to go out and explore your new surroundings. Personally, I was all for it, and I’ve always enjoyed checking out new places long before I decided to study abroad. If you want to go on some successful… More
Today, I’d like to talk about bravery. Not the ‘give a lion some courage and he’ll become king of the forest' kind of bravery, but the quiet kind of bravery you build in the moments you are left on your own. I am proud to say that since I have gotten… More