CAPA Study Abroad Blog | Taylor Jenkins

Taylor Jenkins

Taylor Jenkins is a Marketing major focusing on digital and social media marketing from the University of Pittsburgh. She is studying and taking on an internship in Florence, Italy this fall. She is thrilled to get to experience Italy’s rich history of food and art by meeting locals, visiting museums, and hopefully recreating some of Italy’s most famous dishes herself. In her free time, Taylor will also study Italian fashion and visit some of Italy’s most famous fashion regions, such as Tuscany for its leather and Lake Como for its silk. Experience all Italy has to offer through her camera lens!

A Quick Guide to Using the Bus in Florence, Italy

Mar 27, 2023 12:15:00 PM / by Taylor Jenkins

Taking the public bus and tram in Florence can be quite easy! Let Taylor show you how to use this convenient travel method.

Posted in: Florence, Italy, Predeparture & Study Abroad Preparations

How Much I Spend on Food in Florence

Jan 31, 2023 5:00:00 PM / by Taylor Jenkins

Foodies, this is for you! Taylor shows us what she eats and how much food costs around Florence. Pick up some recommendations and feast your eyes on what Italy has to offer.

Posted in: Florence, Italy, Food Abroad

A Day in the Life of a Social Media Intern in Florence, Italy

Jan 19, 2023 2:45:00 PM / by Taylor Jenkins

See what Taylor Jenkins gets up to on a typical day at her social media internship with Tornabuoni Tuscany Leather in Florence, Italy.

Posted in: Florence, Italy, Internships Abroad

Holiday Christmas Markets in Florence

Dec 28, 2022 9:30:00 AM / by Taylor Jenkins

The holidays are a magical time in Florence and the Christmas markets there are a dream! Follow Taylor around as she searches for gifts and tries some traditional Christmas cuisine.

Posted in: Florence, Italy, Local Culture

Making a 3-Course Italian Meal from Scratch

Dec 15, 2022 9:45:00 AM / by Taylor Jenkins

Are you hungry for some Italian food? Taylor and several CAPA students went to a My Global City cooking class and made three courses of food from scratch! Put your chef hat on and get into the culinary mode with us.

Posted in: Florence, Italy, Food Abroad

First Sundays are Free Museum Days in Florence

Dec 4, 2022 9:15:00 AM / by Taylor Jenkins

Want to check out museums for free in the birthplace of the Renaissance? CAPA Florence student Taylor takes us along to see everything art, design, and more!

Posted in: Florence, Italy, Local Culture

Take a Hike with Us to the Top of Piazzale Michelangelo

Oct 18, 2022 10:00:00 AM / by Taylor Jenkins

Taylor Jenkins from University of Pittsburgh brings us along on a hike through Florence and to the top of Piazzale Michelangelo. Catch some great sights of Florence and more!