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Il conto alla rovescia: The countdown begins
Posted on April 22, 2012 | No CommentsIt seems like just yesterday I decided to register for Global Experiences. After another summer of working in an accounting office and living at home, I had decided that a change was necessary. I had always wanted to live abroad, but was not looking forward... -
The Internship Begins…
Posted on April 15, 2012 | No CommentsIt’s been 3 weeks since I have updated, I was reminded at work of this, this week. I was sitting with my co-workers at the bar discussing my time here. I mentioned I had a blog describing my time here, and I was like oh…... -
Spotlight Alum: Keli Roberson
Posted on March 24, 2012 | No CommentsWhen/what/where was your internship? How was it? My fashion internship was in Florence, Italy in 2007. It was one of the best, if not the best experience of my life. What did you gain while living in a new environment? I gained so much knowledge about... -
Cheers to the Weekend!
Posted on March 14, 2012 | No CommentsThis week has been one big humid build up to the weekend. Yes, it’s true. Everyday here is like the weekend – it’s always a party in Spain, but in the context of this weekend, it’s a holiday!! Monday night I went to my favorite Italian restaurant... -
Final Language Exam, Venice, & a False Start
Posted on March 6, 2012 | No CommentsDay 24 I went to class and we had our FINAL TEST! Oh man, this thing was harder than I thought. I seriously was sitting there reading and re-reading everything in Italian. During the test two friends finished quickly, so I was distracted by their... -
Spotlight Alum: Tina Delia
Posted on March 1, 2012 | No CommentsWhen/what/where was your internship? How was it? I participated in an architectural internship in the Fall of 2008. It took place in Rome, Italy. The program was rewarding and challenging and truly helped me hone my skills as a designer. What did you gain while... -
Ciao tutti, tempo di scrivere!
Posted on February 22, 2012 | No CommentsI left off on Friday, Day 12, I just had to say the meal that was cooked at my friends apartment was amazing. It really hit the spot. We had this chicken with mushroom spread on it — it was amazing. Excellent chefs they all... -
New week in Florence!
Posted on February 16, 2012 | 2 CommentsDay 6 Saturday I went to Sienna and San Gimignano with the language school. It was my group of friends from Global Experiences, and lots of people from Brazil, whom now I call friends also. It was pretty cool, beautiful cities… but it was sooooooooo... -
Acclimating to the Italian Lifestyle
Posted on February 10, 2012 | No CommentsTo start, yesterday we all went to this little restaurant that was really cute. I ordered a pesto pizza with, mozeralla cheese, and tomato. It was sooooo good. Had some wine on the side, and for dessert creme brulee with carmello on it. We had... -
Departure – Day 3. In summary: I would lose my head if it wasn’t attached
Posted on January 29, 2012 | No CommentsDeparture and Day 1- I packed till the last moment on Saturday night. I had my mother undo both my suitcases, and repack them since I was so paranoid about the weight limit. Also I thought I was bringing wayyyy too much. Friends and family...