For the most part, I try to keep the content on this blog professional, but I have some pretty exciting news to share. I will be spending next semester in Florence, Italy where I will study Italian art and culture. At the end of August my life will become a whirlwind of culture shock and gelato, and I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve always dreamed of immersing myself in another culture and seeing how people outside of my little New England bubble live. Europe is obviously a big place but there are a few things I want to do while I’m across the pond:
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Reenact this scene from the sound of music.
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See the Eiffel Tower sparkle.
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Eat. Everything and anything that Europe has to offer. After all when you’re abroad it doesn’t count, right?
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Go somewhere that is off the beaten path. Everyone goes to Paris, London and Rome, but I want to try some place really different. Hopefully, I’ll stumble upon something beautiful and unique.
Last but not least, I want to really feel at home in Florence. Too many people spend all their weekends traveling and never get to truly know their host city. I hope to meet many Italians, and improve my understanding of the language.
If you’re interested in my travels abroad, I will be blogging my journey for my family and friends back home.