Lynn Dang shares a 3-step guide on how to navigate and use the bus and public transportation system in Florence. This is a handy primer before studying abroad and visiting the Italian city!
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See what Taylor Jenkins gets up to on a typical day at her social media internship with Tornabuoni Tuscany Leather in Florence, Italy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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It's completely normal to have a wave of differing emotions when you move and live abroad for a period of time. Whether they're ups or downs, you might run into feelings that can be confusing. Lynn Dang shares 4 tips to deal with homesickness and culture shock when you're abroad.
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Are you an early bird or a night owl? We believe you'll adjust the best way you can! Ashley Feiler writes about adjusting to the Italian pace of life and incorporating their cultural norms in this account of a day in her life as a student abroad.
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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!
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Cozy up to Florence, Italy with these solo and/or group activities. Maya shares her favorite (and routine) things to do in the city that involve ways to unwind, recharge, and appreciate your time abroad. Find out about walking routes, boat tours, local markets, and more.
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There is no one right way to study abroad. Ashley Feiler, an English Writing and Linguistic major from University of Pittsburgh, is here to let you know how to overcome any doubts or anxiety you might have about your experience. She shares some valuable advice from her time in Florence and encourages every student to embrace options—you'll end up with the experience that's perfect for you!
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CAPA Study Abroad Ambassadors Column
Thoughts on Education Abroad Written by Dr. Michael Woolf, Deputy President for Strategic Development at CAPA The Global Education Network
Connecting Global Cities Written by Colin Speakman, Shanghai Resident Director at CAPA The Global Education Network
Solomon Herring—Blogger, Barcelona
Andrew Truong—TikToker, Barcelona
Lynn Dang—Blogger, Florence
William Lammons—Blogger, Florence
Taylor Jenkins—TikToker, Florence
Kathleen Gorman—Blogger, London
Zack Hodgkins—TikToker, London
Amarah McDougal—TikToker, London
Kyla Gallipoli—Vlogger, London
Eliza Drohan—Blogger, Sydney
Rachel Shaw—Blogger, Sydney
Kenny Tam—TikToker, Sydney
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