From the Student Club Leader Team Student clubs are one of the best parts of life at Marist Italy. They're where friendships form, where you find your people, and where studying abroad starts to feel like home. This semester, our clubs gathered for everything from grilled cheese nights to foreign film screenings, community art visits,... Continue Reading →
by Aishah Bashir Discounts, hidden gems, and everything worth knowing before you go Florence is one of the world's great museum cities — and if you know where to look, it's surprisingly affordable. From world-famous galleries to deeply strange collections almost no one talks about, this guide covers what to visit, what it costs, and... Continue Reading →
by Aishah Bashir Today, we are diving into the scandalous and luxurious life of the infamous Medici Family. The Medicis were an Italian banking family that ruled over Florence, Italy, for 300 years. They were feared, conspired against, bedeviled, and detested by many. The notorious family reigned with a ruthless and iron grip. Still, the... Continue Reading →
by Kaylynn Sahmel MFW FW 26/27 Journal Each semester, Marist Italy selects two students to serve as interns during Milan Fashion Week, working directly alongside designer Francesca Liberatore and her team in the production of her latest runway collection. This is an account of one such experience — five days immersed in the behind-the-scenes world... Continue Reading →
by Aishah Bashir & The Student Club Leader Team If you missed the Club Fair in February, but you still want to get involved? DON’T WORRY, we've got you covered. And if you’re still interested in creating a club? Then keep reading because we have some info you’re gonna want to know 😉 A few... Continue Reading →
By Cat Kowalski Edited by Aishah Bashir Growing up first in Pittsburgh and later in New England, hockey has always been a big part of the culture around me. It has also always been the one sport that's really captured my attention. The fast-paced skating, intense gameplay, and frequent fighting add to the excitement of... Continue Reading →
by Aishah Bashir What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and the holiest month within the Islamic Faith. For 30 days, Muslims around the world observe Ramadan by fasting from sunrise to sunset, increasing focus on prayer, and deep reflection. It is also the month when the Quran, the holy... Continue Reading →
by Aishah Bashir Photos by Conor Glesner What’s Carnevale? Carnevale has deep historical roots as a grand celebration in Catholic communities. A final blowout party before the restrictions of Lent kick in. Take Mardi Gras in New Orleans, for example, which literally means "Fat Tuesday." The name "Carnival" comes from Latin: carne (meat) and vale... Continue Reading →
by Aishah Bashir Mark your calendars: This Friday, 1:30 PM at the Marist Office For the sixth semester running, the Marist Italy Club Fair is making its grand return. Often referred to as “One of the Biggest Student Life Events” that kicks off the semester with buzzing energy. Think social mixer with speed-dating flair to... Continue Reading →
by Aishah Bashir The summer before my first year of college, I went for a final haircut at my curly-hair salon in New York City before moving to Florence for nine months. I asked my stylist if she knew of any curly-friendly salons in Italy. She told me that one of her clients visiting from... Continue Reading →
