The Man Behind It All Salvatore Ferragamo, a native of Naples, found his passion for shoe making at the age of 9 when he made shoes for his sister’s confirmation. In 1914, he emigrated to Boston before moving to … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Salvatore Ferragamo Museum
Photo By: Bailey Zugan Caption: It’s just too beautiful here ☀ We couldn’t agree more, Bailey. (: Come back next week for another #PhotoOfTheWeek! Continue reading Photo of the Week: Black and White on the Arno
Photo: Meagan Rogerson Location: Giardino di Orticoltura Continue reading Photo of the Week: FallingForFlorence
Because of his assertion that the Earth revolved around the sun, Galileo was excommunicated by the Church in 1633. Upon his death in 1642, the Inquisition refused to bury him on consecrated ground. Therefore he was originally buried at the … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The Tomb of Galileo
Between the stress of school assignments and adjusting to a new city and culture, midway through the semester is a time when students can hit a wall. We’ve settled into a routine in our new home and that can contribute to … Continue reading 5 Ways to Beat the Mid-Semester Blues
Ready…Set…Walk! Make sure to pack comfortable shoes because by the end of your stay in Florence you’ll most likely have the legs of a Florentine soccer player. While you can basically walk anywhere in the city in fifteen minutes or … Continue reading What They Don’t Tell You About Studying Abroad in Florence, Italy
Photo By: Adrianna Fanuzzi Location: Just off of Via dei Neri Continue reading Photo of the Week: The Bike near Dei Neri
It’s been well over a year now since I first studied abroad in Florence, Italy. I hate to be all “white-girl-who-came-home-from-Europe-and-won’t-shut-up-about-it”(sorry fam), but seriously, I think the fact that I live here now gives me room to say study abroad legitimately, … Continue reading 9 Ways Study Abroad Will Change Your Life
If you’re studying abroad in Italy (or have before) here’s a list of 8 slightly frustrating adjustments that come with the land we temporarily call home: 1. You can’t split the check. Something I definitely took for granted in America … Continue reading 8 Frustrations Only Students Studying in Italy Will Understand
This will now be your backyard. You’ll think you’ll get used to it, you’ll think the awe will eventually wear off. Trust me, it won’t. 2. You’ll be walking – a lot. Florence is a relatively small city and locals pretty much walk everywhere. … Continue reading 5 Things You Will Experience When You Move to Florence
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