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 →
By Caitlin Miller, Senior BA student When coronavirus began to take its toll in the North of Italy earlier this year, here in Tuscany, we carried on with our daily lives. I remember hearing the news of what was going on in the Northern region and thinking it was not going to come here. Surely... Continue Reading →
Hello and welcome to International Programs at Marist! I’ve had the pleasure of serving as Dean of International Programs at the College since 2009, and have been involved in international education my entire professional career. From the Australian outback, to the jungles of Madagascar, the landscapes of Mongolia, the streets of Havana, and the center... Continue Reading →
I come from a small town between Florence and Arezzo and studied Foreign Languages and Literature at University of Siena; I led a happy Tuscan-centered life until I went to study abroad as a Junior, and that experience changed my life. Since then, I have traveled around the world, always worked at an international level,... Continue Reading →
Ciao! Sawubona! I am Vanessa, Director of Marist Italy programs. I hail from Southern Africa – born in Zimbabwe and with strong roots in South Africa. I hold undergraduate and graduate degrees in business from the University of Zimbabwe and Ohio University; a graduate degree in Community Development and Adult Education from the University of... Continue Reading →
By Georganna Ulary, philosophy faculty at Marist College Ciao a tutti! Greetings from Tivoli, New York. I hope this finds you all safe and healthy. For those of you who don’t know me, I’m on the philosophy faculty at the Marist Poughkeepsie campus but I spent the Fall 2019 semester (as well as Fall 2017)... Continue Reading →
Since the 1870’s there has been a celebration in Viareggio, a seaside town in Tuscany. This small celebration consisting of a parade of a few decorated carriages has gradually evolved into one of the most exuberant displays of Italian creativity to be seen today. In a month-long celebration the Carnevale has grown beloved to many... Continue Reading →
The nice thing about going to a liberal arts school is you’re required to take multiple classes in areas other than your major, ensuring you get a well rounded education. The even nicer thing about going to a liberal arts school in Florence is you can take a cooking class that counts as your science... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Study Spot in Firenze: Biblioteca delle Oblate by Caitlin Miller Trying to find the right study spot in Florence can be a daunting task. Normal cafes are often loud, crowded, and have cramped table space. These factors can make it hard to get in the zone while immersed in such a distracting environment... Continue Reading →
By: Kyla Gaibor, FFE, 2019 You’ve eaten Italian food, learned at least a little bit of the Italian language, and surely have picked up a thing or two about the Renaissance. Perhaps now you’re ready to change things up a bit! In the United States, you may be used to the theatre being considered a... Continue Reading →
