By: Jenny Durfey, BA, 2014-2017 Moving to Italy two years ago was an exciting and daunting prospect. One of my main worries or curiosities was where I would be living. I remember searching on Italian realtor websites to try and piece together some idea of what apartments in Italy actually looked like. However when I... Continue Reading →
By Jillian McCarthy, FFE, 2016-17 The streets of Florence have many interesting names. Most of them happen to be derived from Florence’s rich cultural history. For example, one of the symbols of Florence is a lion, and lions used to be kept in cages near Piazza della Signoria. One of the streets near Piazza della... Continue Reading →
By: Tahiti Beaupre, FFE, 2016-17 Planning on studying in Florence and have no previous experience with Italian? Don’t worry, we got you covered. Here are a few basic words and phrases that will help you fit right in! Greetings Buongiorno (Good Morning) Buonasera (Good Afternoon/Evening-Formal) Buonanotte (Good Night-Informal) Arrivederci (Goodbye-Formal) Ciao (Hello & Goodbye-Informal) Salve (Hello & Goodbye-Neutral) Come si chiama? (What... Continue Reading →
By Erin Sullivan, FFE 2016-17 There are a lot of factors that make up a school; sports teams, clubs, academics, location. And one more very important part of the college experience: food. When studying in Italy, there is never a lack of places to find a cappuccino, a croissant, or a good meal. But while... Continue Reading →
