By: Erin Gage November in Florence brings more than grey skies and cooler weather. The leaves are turning yellow, and warm soups and pastas make even tastier dinners as it gets darker earlier. The slow turn into winter has started! And to kick off the month, there’s All Saints Day to ease you into the... Continue Reading →
By Erin Gage With so many students freshly joining the wider Florentine community as they get into the rhythm of school work, we here at Marist Italy feels it is important to give you an introduction to the vibrant traditions occurring each month. Integrating into a new culture can be intimidating, however learning about vibrant... Continue Reading →
By Olivia Horne, Edited with additions of Clubs information for 2025 When you’re studying in Florence, you’re trading the sprawling green campus lawns for small, historical city buildings. And, sometimes, you feel like you’re missing out on that classic college experience our classmates in Poughkeepsie are having. Fortunately, our student-run Marist Italy Clubs are a... Continue Reading →
By Alice Adams Enjoy this flashback to the Spring semester of 2025, when two Marist Italy Bachelor's Program students had the honor of interning at Milan Fashion Week. Congratulations again to Lizzy and Emma who made Marist Italy proud with their hard work and dedication. They set a very high standard for future interns to... Continue Reading →
By Alice Adams This piece of creative writing was written by Alice Adams (FFE 2024-25) for the 'Grand Tour' literary contest hosted by the Association of American College and University Programs in Italy. While it was not recognized as the prize winner, it received a participatory honor. It is a beautifully written reflection on the... Continue Reading →
By Eleni Valentis Since coming to Florence, I have found the comfort of home in the kitchen. I love to cook and bake, and I do it every day. When I have the time, I make my much-loved lemon potatoes. Just a while ago in Florence, I made them for dinner with all my friends,... Continue Reading →
By Alice Adams As the summer heat sets in, we are preparing to draw to a close our year in Florence. Some of us will return next year, and others will not. Some of us will go straight home to the lives we have missed and others will continue pursuing adventure in the European summer.... Continue Reading →
By Alice Adams This April, nine first-year Marist Italy students traveled to London, England, to attend the Student Global Leadership Conference hosted by the Foundation for International Education (FIE). The students, selected through an essay contest, were Sofija Dudhia, Mia Boyd, Lynzee Zriebiec, Samantha Inciarte, Isabella Tuttolomondo, Rosa Benders, Sascha Hsin, Troy Tucker, and myself,... Continue Reading →
By Kate Krehel and Hayden Tarr April 22, 2025: Earth Day. A day to retain awareness for and thank our Earth for the abundance it provides us, and a reminder to fight against climate change, a constant concern commanding more and more of its presence in our lives. While the phenomenon feels intimidating at times,... Continue Reading →
Written by Olivia Horne With edits and additions by Alice Adams and Marlise Hyde Note from the editor: This week, we're bringing some unseen content to the blog, written by last year’s student blogger Olivia Horne. Budget travel is a timeless subject, but all details have been fact-checked to ensure the information is still current.... Continue Reading →
