By Kaylee Holt, MA 2015-16 In the summer of 2014 I had the privilege of living in the most beautiful place in the entire world - Tuscania, Italy. Contrary to popular belief, Tuscania is not actually located in Tuscany. It is located in Lazio, about an hour north of Rome. Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici has... Continue Reading →
By Meredith Pollock, MA 2015-16 One of the advantages of studying in Florence is your proximity to the beautiful small towns of Tuscany. Siena, located about fifty miles from Florence, is just a short bus ride away and is full of activities for a day trip or an entire weekend. It is the perfect relaxing... Continue Reading →
As part of the First-Year Seminar Prof. Joseph Campisi is teaching this semester on the Philosophy of Food, students are required to maintain a blog where they respond to weekly prompts. Recently, they spent time in class discussing the physiology of taste, how our various senses, sight, sound, touch (mouth-feel), taste and especially smell come together... Continue Reading →
By Sarah Noel Rodriguez, MA 2015-16 The spirit of football and team pride in ACF Fiorentina is strong in the beautiful city of Firenze. The passion for calcio (football) is alive and almost tangible when you are surrounded by the passionate tifosi (supporters) of the sport. In every single piazza, there is purple, red, and... Continue Reading →
