I feel like everyone always say abroad changed them and it was the trip of a lifetime. That’s not to say it didn’t because honestly being here hasn’t been like anything I’ve ever done in my life which pretty much means it’s had to have an effect on me. But I want to break it…

There’s something about Florence in the evening. The way the city is lit up from windows and street lights, the hushed tones coating the streets and the smell of Italian food pouring out of hole in the wall restaurants. The view from my bedroom window will simply never get old and makes my mornings and…

Saturday night was going to be kind of slow, kind of gloomy. A lot of people were gone for the weekend so there were only a couple of us left behind to experience the magic of Florence on this quiet evening. Well we shouldn’t have been surprised this city wasn’t quiet like our night. Kate,…

I came into this trip not knowing anyone and a little anxious about it. While what I’m about to tell you isn’t a story about the friends I have made within the program or your typical friend, it is about a friendly face that has made my mornings a little bit brighter. Down the street…

One of the coolest experiences I’ve had here wasn’t necessarily an experience at all. It was a spectacular view, a beautiful street or a delicious meal. It has been the aspect of the language barrier. My first Sunday here I was with Daniele for a good portion of the day. Obviously, he speaks English and…

I’m not one to say I’m afraid of heights because well, I’m not. I do think I get a little nervous when things seem unsafe (even if they aren’t), but I was going up. All the way up to the top. I wanted to see that view from the top of the Duomo because I…

To another museum we went. Don’t get me wrong, I’m extremely grateful to be here and have the chance to go to these famous museums, but most of the art inside just doesn’t effect me the way it does some people. I’m more a modern art kind of girl if we are talking paintings, which…

To be honest, I’m not a huge historic, museum, old art kind of girl. I know they’re beautiful and people are extremely talented and while I can appreciate beauty, it’s just not really my thing. So I decided to make the best of it and focus on something I really love- music. The first instrument…

Sunday was a special day to say the least. I will admit I did have to force myself out of bed in the morning. On top of that the activity was optional making it even more difficult, but I’m so grateful I got up. It ended up just being me, Kate and Daniele, but in…

To be honest, getting myself to come to Italy was rough. At first I was excited. So excited. Then suddenly it was a week until take off and I was in denial. I was anxious, irritable, nervous and all around unhappy. Selfish right? Well, I knew there really wasn’t a way around it, so on…