By Faith England, Junior BA Student As a third-year student at Marist Italy, I have had the opportunity to partake in many amazing courses. I am a studio art and art history double major therefore the majority of my classes are art-based. There are many classes that I would recommend taking that have greatly influenced... Continue Reading →
Making Friends in Florence
By Faith England, Junior BA Student Being a student at Marist Italy means that there is a culturally diverse population within the school. It exposes students to different ways of life, beliefs, etc… Having an English-based program creates a sense of belonging in the city of Florence. During the Covid-19 pandemic, if city life gets... Continue Reading →
The role of Resident Assistants in Marist Housing
By Veronica Ranucci, Resident Director In my previous post about Marist Italy Housing, I mentioned that I live in Palazzo Le Monnier with students. Besides me, other staff members live in the building: first, the super-efficient housekeeper Ursula and second, but not less important, the Resident Assistants (RAs), who help me manage different aspects of... Continue Reading →
A Visit to The Cemetery of Porte Sante
By Csilla Breznay, BA student To get the best ariel view of Florence many trek through the hillside rose garden or up the steep stone stairway toward Piazzale Michelangelo. A slightly further walk upward another stone staircase can be found, which leads to San Miniato al Monte, a Romanesque style basilica built between the 11th... Continue Reading →
