CAPA Study Abroad Blog | William Lammons

William Lammons

William Lammons is an Environmental Engineering major from the University of Colorado Boulder and will be studying abroad in Florence, Italy this fall 2022. He’s excited to experience the rich history and culture of Italy while sharing his perspective as a queer person abroad. William hopes to showcase and blog about the intricacies of integrating into Italian culture and of course the incredible cuisine!

Finding Tastes of Home in Florence

Mar 19, 2023 2:00:00 PM / by William Lammons

While studying abroad opens you up to new things such as cuisines, it's completely normal to miss food from home. William shares a few recommendations in Florence that'll help you curb the homesickness and satiate your cravings.

Posted in: Florence, Italy, Food Abroad

Experiencing Italy as a Member of the LGBTQIA+ Community

Feb 9, 2023 10:15:00 AM / by William Lammons

When studying abroad, depending on the country, those who identify as LGBTQIA+ must often take into account concerns their non-LGBTIA+-identifying peers may not think about. In this post, William candidly describes his experience studying abroad in Italy as a member of this community and shares advice for future LGBTQIA+ students studying abroad.

Posted in: Florence, Italy

My Travels in Italia

Dec 20, 2022 4:00:00 PM / by William Lammons

How do you decide on where to travel and visit when you're studying abroad? William shares why he enjoyed and prioritized visiting cities and towns around Italy—and what the atmosphere was like in and out of Florence.

Posted in: Florence, Italy, Why Study Abroad

A Rough Idea of What My Day Looks Like Studying Abroad in Florence

Nov 3, 2022 12:00:00 PM / by William Lammons

William Lammons tells us what his typical day is like in Florence. He shares the classes that he attends and takes us through his activities abroad. Keep reading for more art-related sentiments about what Florence has to offer!

Posted in: International Education, Florence, Italy, Why Study Abroad

What to Expect When Expecting Firenze

Oct 12, 2022 9:45:00 AM / by William Lammons

William Lammons from University of Colorado Boulder talks about navigating his expectations of studying abroad in Florence and how to roll with the punches. He shares several things you should prepare for and how to complete them pre-departure and in-country.

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

Meet William Lammons: Official CAPA Florence Blogger for Fall 2022

Sep 25, 2022 9:15:00 AM / by William Lammons

Meet William Lammons (he/him), an official CAPA Blogger in Florence, Italy, for Fall 2022.

University: University of Colorado Boulder
Major: Environmental Engineering
Study Abroad Location: Florence, Italy

What are you most excited for during your study abroad semester?
Immersion in an unfamiliar culture and self-exploration. I’m looking forward to seeing how I define myself in a completely new environment with norms and values that might differ from those I’ve been exposed to previously.