By: Jillian McCarthy, FFE, 2016-17 This was a tumultuous freshman year filled with many ups downs, and lots of new experiences that have forced me to grow up and become a better person. If you asked me a year ago where I would be today, I would definitely not have said Florence, where I am... Continue Reading →
By: Petia Stoykova, BA, 2014-2018 Naples, a city with a strong reputation among Italians and greater curiosity to visitors, this destination is very popular among all travel lists, as the city develops and focuses on cultural awareness. The BA students were able to experience the Napolitano culture through local eyes. Arriving into the city with... Continue Reading →
By: Jean Hinkley, MA 2016-17 Leaving our computers and schoolwork in Florence, four lovely classmates and myself traveled to the Kingdom of Morocco for a ten-day spring break adventure. I typically resist looking at pictures of a place prior to visiting it, that way it is a completely fresh experience. Yet, I did arrive with... Continue Reading →
By: Jillian McCarthy, FFE, 2016-17 Over the course of an eight week winter break I had the amazing opportunity to travel to former Soviet satellite countries - Ukraine, Czech Republic, and Hungary. First stop: to Kiev, Ukraine! Fortunately, I was able to stay with my friend (and fellow Marist student) Sasha and her family. I... Continue Reading →
By: Aimelie Moen, BA, 2014-18 Go beyond the West and explore the explosive past of Eastern Europe with a simple change of trains. On a midnight train leaving from Milano Centrale, hop onto a sleeping coach as the train pulls away from the some ancient Roman history and heads into the center of Europe. The princess city, Vienna, Austria.... Continue Reading →
By Mackenzie Fairchild and Aimelie Moen, Marist Italy BAs On March 14th we were whisked away from Florence into the world of Chile. After a three day trek from Florence to Paris to Santiago then, finally, to Easter Island, one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world, we finally arrived at our destination.... Continue Reading →
By Emma Montross, MA 2014-15 On Sunday, November 16th I was fortunate enough to, for a price, travel on a Lorenzo de’Medici-sponsored trip to Vatican City for the Papal Angelus. For those who do not know, as I did not before attending this event, the Papal Angelus is a weekly occurrence in which Papa (Italian... Continue Reading →
By Jordan Beatty, MA 2014-15 Siena is one of Italy's most charming Tuscan cities, and it is not to be missed during your time in Florence. It is a walled, Medieval city known world-wide for the famous Palio - a horse race that takes place two times every summer. In the heart of the city... Continue Reading →
