As a 46-year-old ex-military husband, dog-dad, and relentless adventurer, I always try to find new ways to immerse myself in experiences that bring me closer to the world. My first experiences in Italy were raw, overwhelming, and intense, both good and bad, and I can only imagine how my dog felt that first day at... Continue Reading →
I know a thing or two about moving away from friends and family, part of the reason why I felt more secure about pursuing my education in an entirely different country. While people come and go from my life, I always hold onto a piece of them and hold them close. My way of paying... Continue Reading →
By: Ainsley Catherine As a student, actress, athlete, and, in general, as a person with lots of energy to exert, I do quite a lot of walking, whether it be something simply like pacing or as out there as wandering a foreign city. The ability to walk is a gift, one I have become quite... Continue Reading →
Melanie Presuto is a recently retired US Air Force officer, now studying Italian with Marist Italy in Florence with her husband Dax and dog Clyde. Melanie is originally from Parker, Colorado and enjoys hiking and biking, traveling, and connecting with friends. Her essay details her personal transition from military to civilian life. Melanie Presuto The... Continue Reading →
The Walk of Artists By: Nicole Norrevik Nicole Norrevik The way I see it, life itself is a masterpiece. That’s why in my writing, time and time again, I choose to write about the beauty of what it means to be human and what it means to live. I cherish the small details of our... Continue Reading →
By: Adi Zweibil Frischer Having lived in two very different countries, and experiencing different methods of getting from one place to another, I now know how important the time in between is. The in-between of places are often disregarded because it is neither here nor there. We often pay more attention to the time spent... Continue Reading →
By: Lara Sanchez “Anything to declare?” “Nope.” I could not tell you how many times I've said that in the past 14 years of my life. He hands me my Sentri card- its reflection beaming in the golden badge that reads “US Custom and Border Protection” and I carefully slip it into the top back... Continue Reading →
Finding Creativity with Dr. Dwyer-McNulty Written and Interviewed by Olivia Horne and Alejandra Pabon At we get ready for the new spring semester, we already miss the incredible professors who carried us through last Fall. We're really going to miss Dr. Dwyer-McNulty, the Writing for College professor. During her Writing For College classes, the Marist... Continue Reading →
Fitness in Florence: An Interview with Joseph Kraus by Una Soliday Student worker, determined studier, and fitness fanatic, Joseph Kraus is an extremely active member in his Florence community. He works at the Marist Italy offices as a part of the Student Wellness team and often conducts events such as the new “Wednesday Wellness Walks”... Continue Reading →
by Olivia Horne and Alejandra Pabon Supporting the Marist Italy merchandise team with some of her expertise is visiting Professor Rebecca Brown; fashion merchandising professor and faculty advisor of Mporium, Marist College’s own boutique. We sat down with her to talk about her history in the fashion industry, and her passion for teaching her craft. Between talking about... Continue Reading →
