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My Top Places to Study and Grab a Coffee in Florence! by Kalie Henderson

In Charleston, I have my to-go coffee shops and study spots. While studying abroad in Italy this semester I was determined to find some cafes that I could frequent. After about two months of living in Florence, I’ve found some of my favorite cafes! Here are my top cafés and study spots in Florence, Italy. La Milkeria La Milkeria is the perfect spot to grab … Continue reading My Top Places to Study and Grab a Coffee in Florence! by Kalie Henderson

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Intro by Tyler Pottichen

Tyler Pottichen Communications Major Sophomore College of Charleston Why did you choose your program? I’ve always wanted to go out of the country and saw this as the perfect opportunity.  I’m also super into food making Italy all the more exciting for me. What goals have you set for your time abroad? I really want to get out of my comfort zone and try more … Continue reading Intro by Tyler Pottichen

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Learning Everywhere/Global Classroom by Julia Thompson

Having been abroad for a little over one month now, I have had some of the most incredible experiences through food, community, and blissful wandering. There are so many days that come to mind, but I’ll dive into the details of a few of my favorites:   Lago di Como, Italia On our second weekend of our program, a large group of CofC students & … Continue reading Learning Everywhere/Global Classroom by Julia Thompson

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Intro by Julia Thompson

Introduction: Julia Thompson, Communication Major, Senior, CofC Lead program with CEA (Florence, Italy) I chose this program because it was an incredible opportunity to finish my major in an amazing place. By the end of my abroad experience, I hope to have traveled all throughout Italy, as well as more parts of Europe. One big goal is to travel to Paris for a weekend. I … Continue reading Intro by Julia Thompson

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Book Review- “The Night Portrait” (Laura Morelli) by Katy Macklin (Florence, Italy)

I thought I’d switch up so I decided to do some different book reviews for Italian history and Italian art history.   My first review! ~spoilers~ So…The Night Portrait. I have a lot of thoughts here. While I can’t speak much about this book’s historical accuracy, I found a good amount of sections captivating, and learned about many things for the first time, like the … Continue reading Book Review- “The Night Portrait” (Laura Morelli) by Katy Macklin (Florence, Italy)

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First Month in Firenze! by Symmi Auber

Hello! I have officially been in Florence, Italy, for just over a month now. Time is flying by here. This experience has already been life-changing, and I am super excited to continue to grow in the next month that I have here. Florence is a pretty touristy city, and therefore the streets are always packed with people. It creates a super upbeat and exciting lifestyle. … Continue reading First Month in Firenze! by Symmi Auber

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Intro by Justin Guzzo

Name- Justin GuzzoMajor/ Minor- Communications/International studiesYear in School- JuniorHost Program/ Institution- CEAWhy did you choose your program?- Because it was my dream to go to FlorenceWhat goals have you set for your time abroad?- My Goals are to travel as much as I can, especially on weekends, I have free.What research have you done about your host country?- I took an Italian Renaissance class last … Continue reading Intro by Justin Guzzo

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Grocery Shopping in Italy by Jordyn Spraker

Grocery shopping in Italy required a lot of adjusting on my part, and it is one of the most noticeable culture shocks that I have experienced during my time here. If you are anything like me, you don’t particularly enjoy going to the grocery store on a normal day in Charleston. Walmart may not be the bane of my existence, but it certainly is not … Continue reading Grocery Shopping in Italy by Jordyn Spraker

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