Are you, or someone you know, getting ready to study abroad in Florence this summer? The odds are, yes. Florence is such a popular study abroad destination for Americans, especially in the summer. My small university alone will be sending two programs this summer! Because so many people are gearing…
I have officially worked in the profession/business of study abroad for two months now. And in this short time period I have learned so much! But mostly, I have realized that I did study abroad all wrong as an undergrad! Almost daily, I find myself proclaiming to students that “if…
This is definitely my most asked question – “How did you get into the field of education/study abroad?” To be honest, I fell into it. I have discussed it on the blog before in more detail, but the short version is that I had an opportunity to work for my…
I feel like I need to put “able to pack for three months abroad in one suitcase and one carry-on” on my resume under skills. I mean, seriously, it has taken me years to master this! But it is a challenge that, oddly enough, I look forward to year after…
As I have mentioned here before, one of the best ways to make the most out of a semester abroad is to travel as much as you can, whenever you can. But, what if your fellow study abroad students and roommates (or travel companions) don’t prioritize sightseeing and traveling and,…
It is that time of year once more. Students around the country are boarding flights this week and next to embark on an adventure of a lifetime — a semester abroad! Just yesterday my sister messaged me on behalf of a friend stressing about what to pack for three months in…
I am so happy to be back in Florence. Although it seems like it has been a year (in reality it has only been 4 months since I left). After spending all last year living in Florence, it is a bit surreal to…
