When you study abroad or travel, you want to embrace the culture of your host country as much as possible. I was able to live like a true local while I studied in Florence for 4 months. You will realize some cultural aspects and random differences that the Italians do differently than the Americans. Once … More Living like a Local
Besides pasta, pizza, or paninis…what’s another main food group that the Italians enjoy in Florence? You guessed it…GELATO! So creamy, rich, and delicious with an endless amount of flavors to try! You just can’t have one bite (hence the term “gelato bod” that my friends and I developed after all the gelato we ate throughout the semester). … More What’s the Scoop?
The panino – a staple Italian, street food sandwich that Florentines thrive off of for lunch or an afternoon snack. I know every American will call them paninis, but the proper Italian grammar calls for one panino (uno panino) and two paninis (due panini). If there is anything I learned about the Italian language there … More Panino o Panini!?
It is time to leave the hustle and bustle of the city of Florence and take a journey to the Tuscan countryside! Florence may be the capital of the region of Tuscany, but you cannot forget about the surrounding cities in the countryside like Siena and San Gimignano. AND what better way to explore the … More Under the Tuscan Sun
Ciao Bellas! These past few weeks have been jammed packed with Orientation, classes, adjusting to the Italian culture, eating gelato, and already traveling to different cities in Italy while planning trips to the rest of Europe! I don’t even know where to start! Right off the bat after getting off the airplane and getting bussed … More First Weeks in Firenze
“Congratulations! Today is your day! You’re off to great places – you’re off and away! You’ve got brains in your head, you’ve got feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself any direction you choose…Oh, the places you’ll go!” –Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss said it best! Oh the places I’ll go while I study abroad … More OH THE PLACES YOU’LL GO!
JMar's Journey 