London is great for shopping, but this can be costly. Luckily, large cities offer so many outlets for sustainable fashion that are not only better for the environment and your bank account but also offer unique pieces that carry charm from generations. These pieces have historical character that can authentically showcase the fashion trends of […]
I have been here for about a month, and I can safely say there is no place like Florence Italy. Every street and building feel like a work of art. And half the time it is! One of the cool things I’ve learned from my time here is that this city is all about art, […]
Not only has moving to Italy been a beautiful wonder, but it has also presented some of the most humbling experiences of my life. When I first moved to Florence, I was struck with intimidation as I walked through the streets, peering into shop windows with no intention of stepping in. I was curious as […]
The flight left at 5:55 pm in Boston and arrived at 5:55 am in England. When I arrived at the airport I didn’t feel tired. I also wasn’t hungry, even though I ate nothing on my flight. After getting through customs I waited for a while for my luggage. The suitcase I brought with me […]
When it came time for me to complete the course selection process for my semester at St Mary’s University in Twickenham, London, England, I was immediately drawn to a history course entitled “Tudor Queenship.” Would I ever have the chance to take an entire class on the lives and legacies of Tudor queens at any […]
The Italian Language and Me The culmination of my five years of Italian language education has led me to this moment: studying abroad for a semester in Milan, Italy. After all, living in Italy for school presents ample opportunities to practice Italian with native speakers. After having taken a challenging, two-week long, intensive Italian language […]
I have only been in Italy for two months but I can already tell that I will forever be changed from my experience abroad. There are things in Italian culture that might not seem that different to American culture, but I can see a difference while living in it every day. While a lot of […]
Ever since I was young, I always dreamed of studying abroad with my twin sister. We were exposed to travel from a very young age where were taught how important traveling is and were very appreciative of the places we had gone as young kids. My voice teacher, Hallie (but also practically my second mother) […]
Ciao! I am Grace Garland, a Marketing major from Chicago and am spending the fall semester of my senior year in Rome at the American University of Rome. Rome is often called the “Eternal City” for a reason. It’s a city where history is woven into the very fabric of daily life. As a student […]
Living in Italy is teaching me to embrace the challenges and savor every moment. Ciao! I am Grace Garland, a Marketing major from Chicago and am spending the fall semester of my senior year in Rome at the American University of Rome. Studying abroad is an adventure that opens doors to new cultures, perspectives, and […]