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 →
By Kate Krehel, Sustainability Ambassador "These last few days before winter break is time to throw out your trash – let’s make sure it gets to the right place." Florence is a vibrant city, full of beautiful culture, impeccable cuisine, and brilliant history. The birthplace of the Renaissance seems to have it all - and... Continue Reading →
Hi! I’m Veronica Ranucci, the Resident Director (RD) of Marist Italy in Florence. I was born and raised in Florence and I am deeply in love with the city of my birth. At the same time, I’ve always loved travelling and I’ve had the good fortune to have travelled abroad several times both for study and... Continue Reading →
By: Aimelie Moen, BA 2014-18 (Updated by Current BA's 2023) You made the decision to come here, and now you’ve made the decision to stay—but in the city of Renaissance homes packed with tourists and students, how do you find a home for your budget, in a neighborhood you like, and with features, appliances, landlords,... Continue Reading →
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 →
