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This guide to eating in Florence from Brielle is going to come in handy for any hungry, budget-conscious college student spending a semester in Florence! Make sure to watch for more info on what is included on a CAPA program, from a free cooking class to olive & cheese tastings, plus other budget friendly tips for dining out in Florence. 

Interning abroad is an opportunity for you to participate in the world at large. In this week's post, Daniel describes his thoughts about his internship and juggling it with his studies and adapting to a new country. Take a look at his five takeaways and how you can accomplish work and build the marketable skills you need for the future.

In this video, Oriana Garcia gives you a crash course in the Italian language and way of life! From basic Italian phrases, to how to order food at a restaurant or coffee bar, to other unique aspects about Italian culture, this crash course will help prepare you for your first few weeks in Florence, Italy!

Need a style guide for your study abroad? Florence vlogger and study abroad veteran Brielle Saggese shares her hacks for consolidating her wardrobe for her spring semester in Florence. Now, this isn't Brielle's first rodeo—she spent her fall semester abroad in Paris, so you know she's got this packing thing DOWN. From how to make sundresses work in the colder months to other fashion hacks, make sure to watch to help plan for your program!

Want to explore Europe while you study abroad? In this week's post, Daniel shares a list of do's and don'ts from his travel adventures to Portugal and Spain over spring break. Here's everything you need to know about planning trips, booking flights, and most of all—coordinating it with your travel buddies!

For my spring break abroad, a couple of my friends and I decided to take the week to hit Lisbon and Lagos in Portugal and Barcelona, Spain. This was the most travel I have ever done basically on my own, and I definitely learned a lot from my experience. I put together some do’s and don'ts that will hopefully help you have the smoothest journey possible when it’s your turn to explore Europe.

Included as an optional My Global City event on our Florence programs, students can sign up to take an Italian cooking class. This week, CAPA vlogger Oriana Garcia takes us along for her cooking lesson in Florence, Italy! Watch as she learns how to make authentic Florentine food, from fresh Italian pasta to ragu a la bolognese, all while bonding with her CAPA classmates!

In this week's post, Daniel finds a quick escape from the city life in Florence and takes us to the Boboli Gardens. He shares six interesting facts about this historic park and pairs them up with gorgeous visuals of the area. Want to know how to get in for free and where the eye-catching views are? Let Daniel give you the scoop!  

In a city humming with life, the hustle and bustle can become a bit overwhelming. From time to time you might find yourself craving some nature. Lucky for you, not far from the center of Florence you can find the Boboli Gardens. This green oasis provides a refreshing escape from the narrow streets and loud scooters to both locals and tourists.

Every semester CAPA takes our Florence students into the hills of Tuscany for a day trip to San Gimignano and Siena. This semester,  Oriana Garcia captures the beauty and fun of this unique excursion, sharing trip inspiration and a few history lessons for anyone looking to plan a day trip through the heart of Tuscany!

While traveling on the weekend is a blast, it's also important to spend some quality time in your host city when studying abroad. With that said, CAPA IGTV Vlogger Brielle Saggese breaks down how to make the most of 72 hours in her beautiful host city of Florence: 

The following is an excerpt from a paper written by Lauren Ehrmann—currently a sophomore of Indiana University—that focuses on Black History Month as celebrated in Florence, Italy. The research paper was completed as a requirement of receiving a Diversity Advocates Program Grant and studies other organizations in Florence that explore and encourage the intersections of cultural heritage and immigration. Lauren's focus on these organizations is born of an effort to explore the porosity of multiple cultural heritages made possible in Florence, and the ways that CAPA students could become involved with either cultural heritage or immigration issues while there.