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The end of a semester abroad brings a waterfall of memories and daily experiences you'll miss. Alexis looks back with fondness on the 5 things that shaped her life abroad in Florence.

Florence is home to many things: art, history, architecture, and — like most parts of Italy — good food. In this list, Alexis shares 5 places to serve your curious tastebuds for local cuisine filled with pasta and steak, cravings for pizza and a fill of American food while homesick, and daily Italian sandwich lunches. Bookmark this student guide to trying out new restaurants in Florence.

Spending a day at a parmesan cheese factory in Italy sounds like a grate idea! Alexis and her friends take a tour in Reggio Emilia and get a firsthand look at the steps in the cheese-making process—from learning about the cows to molding cheese wheels.

Want to see what a day looks like for someone studying abroad in Florence, Italy? Alexis has documented a day in her life and writes about her classes, getting firsthand views at world renowned art, learning Italian, savoring the city, and more.

Are you a dessert connoisseur with a taste for gelatos? Then this guide is for you! Alexis shares the top places around Florence to get finest and freshest gelatos. If you've ever been curious on how to select the best gelato and sample various natural flavors, then check out this post for tips.

Alexis and her CEA CAPA classmates attended a free cooking class in Florence, Italy and got to make a sweet potato souffle, fresh pasta and sauces, and tiramisu all from scratch. Read all about her culinary experience here!

Did you know there are districts in Siena that have a corresponding animal? Did you also know there's a World Champion Gelato Shop in San Gimignano? Alexis finds out this and more on her day trip to Tuscany.

And on Alexis' second day in Florence, the glamorous Gucci Garden Museum in Piazza della Signoria was calling her name. She talks about her 3 favorite exhibits by the Italian fashion giant.

Meet Alexis Miller, an official CAPA blogger in Florence, Italy for Fall 2021:

University: Ursinus College
Major: Marketing Minor: Economics and Management
Study Abroad Location: Florence, Italy
Internship or volunteer placement: n/a

What are you most excited for during your study abroad semester?
I am most excited about being able to explore all the different parts of Italy. Italy is filled with so much culture and history I just can't wait to explore.