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The Academic Culture in Florence
Seth Lemler, Global Business Institute: Florence, Spring 2026 Ciao! When coming to Florence, I chose not to go into the internshipprogram, instead opting to stick with classes. I did this because I wanted to takeclasses that are related to Florence, its history, and its culture. With this, I chose to take an art history class,…
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Overcoming Challenges While Abroad
Seth Lemler, Global Business Institute: Florence, Spring 2026 Adapting to a new culture will always bring new challenges, but it is essential to actually assimilate into it. During my time abroad, I have faced several challenges. One of the most challenging aspects of it for me personally is how slowly individuals live their lives around…
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Facing Challenges in Australia
Anna Harstead, Global Business Institute: Sydney, Spring 2026 Overall, assimilating to Sydney has been relatively easy. Since it is an English-speaking country, there isn’t much of a barrier when it comes to connecting with people. However, if I had to pick the one challenge that’s been the hardest to adapt to, it would be the…
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Learning and Growing from New Experiences
Seth Lemler, Global Business Institute: Florence, Spring 2026 There was one moment during my time abroad that really stuck with me, and ithappened when I took a trip to Lisbon by myself. Up until that point, I had gotten pretty comfortable living in Florence. I knew how to get around, how to order food, and…
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Two Simple Rules for a Successful Study Abroad Experience
Alexis Anis, SSOE Semester in Limerick Fall 2025 Two Pieces of Advice for Anyone Studying Abroad Studying abroad is an exciting experience, but it can feel overwhelming, especially when you are moving to a new country that you have never been to before. After going through it myself, I have two key pieces of advice…
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Florence: A home away from home
Alyssa Tuccinard, CEA CAPA Florence, Fall 2025 Florence is such a historically significant city. Being the birthplace of the Renaissance, there is a never-ending rich supply of culture, art, and history. In my opinion, Florence is the perfect size of a city. It’s accessible: everything is within walking distance, taxis are a quick call away,…
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La Dolce Vita!
Abigayle Retter, Pitt in Florence Fall 2025 My daily life was much more relaxed in Florence than at Pitt. Each morning, I started my day by making coffee with a moka pot. In the US, I have a coffee machine that I press a few buttons on and get my coffee. A moka pot takes…
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Studying Abroad and Finding My Global Path
Abigayle Retter, Pitt in Florence Fall 2025 Studying abroad in Florence, Italy showed me how much I enjoy traveling and that I want to find a job that allows me to continue exploring the world. I gained confidence from traveling so much during my semester abroad. Traveling has helped me grow as a person, and…
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The Beauty of Studying Business in Florence
Gabrielle Randiga, Global Business Institute: Fall 2025 During the fall semester of my junior year, I was fortunate enough to attend the Global Business Institute with CEA CAPA in Florence, Italy. Though there were ups and downs, I learned so much about myself and the world that will stick with me forever. The most valuable…
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Cultural differences in Japan
Julia Hoffman, Konan Year in Japan Fall 2025 Living longer-term abroad has definitely had its ups and downs. There are, obviously, many things that differ from my normal routine and life that I had to accept and get used to. Not only are stores and food different, but how people interact with each other, even…