Alumni Photo Contest

…on Instagram. Top photos will be posted in a photoset on the SAI Instagram page on December 1st, 2017. Share your photo on your own social media and ask your…

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Summer 2018 Photo Contest

…if you Instagram it though!). Voting on the top photos will open on Instagram on August 3rd – don’t forget to vote! Follow us on Instagram and like the SAI…

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Spring 2018 Photo Contest

…SAI Instagram page, and the photo with the most votes (Instagram comments) will be the contest winner. To count as a vote, participants must comment the corresponding number of their…

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Fall 2018 Photo Contest

…a short description to photos@saiprograms.com by Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 at 11:59 PM ET (extra points if you Instagram it though!). Voting on the top photos will open on Instagram…

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Summer 2019 Photo Contest!

…a short description to photos@saiprograms.com by Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 at 11:59 PM ET (extra points if you Instagram it though!). Voting on the top photos will open on Instagram…

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Spring 2019 Photo Contest

…a short description to photos@saiprograms.com by Tuesday, April 9th, 2019 at 11:59 PM ET (extra points if you Instagram it though!). Voting on the top photos will open on Instagram…

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Photo Contest Announcement!

…photo! Follow us on Instagram and like the SAI Programs page on Facebook Voting on the top photos will open on Instagram on November 15th – don’t forget to vote!…

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Spring 2024 SAI Student Photo Contest

…caption describing your photo! The 3 finalists will be posted on the SAI Instagram account individually and the post with the most engagement wins* Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and…

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Alumni Photo Contest

…include your Instagram handle and a short caption describing your photo! Follow us on Instagram and like the SAI Programs page on Facebook Voting on the top photos will open…

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Spring 2023 Photo Contest

…posted on the SAI Instagram account individually and the Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and like the SAI Programs page on Facebook OFFICIAL RULES Eligibility – This SAI photo contest…

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Fall 2023 Student Photo Contest

…Instagram account individually and the post with the most engagement (per category) will win. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and like the SAI Programs page on Facebook OFFICIAL RULES Eligibility…

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Summer 2023 SAI Video Contest!

…considered and should follow the format of a TikTok or Instagram Reel. Feel free to submit as many videos as you’d like! The topic is entirely up to you —…

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Spring 2021 Photo Contest

…Instagram handle (so we can tag you when we post) and a short caption describing your photo! Follow us on Instagram and like the SAI Programs page on Facebook The…

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Spring and Summer 2022 Video Contest!

We want to give you the opportunity to look back on all the amazing videos and photos you took while abroad by holding a video contest! You will be eligible…

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Fall 2021 Video Contest

We want to give you the opportunity to look back on all the amazing videos and photos you took while abroad by holding a video contest! You will be eligible…

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Faculty Led Program Photo Contest

…SAI Instagram account individually and the winner will be chosen based on the post with the most engagement (likes, shares, and comments) OFFICIAL RULES Eligibility – This SAI photo contest…

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Fall 2022 Photo Contest!

We want to give our Fall 2022 students the opportunity to look back on all the amazing photos you took while abroad by holding a photo contest! You will be…

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Spring Photo Contest 2022

Before your time in your new home comes to an end, SAI wants to give you the opportunity to look back on all the amazing photos you have taken by…

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10 Creative Ways to Use Your Study Abroad Photos

…think back and reflect on some of my favorite memories and I enjoy sharing those moments with my friends. If you post a little TBT on Instagram, tag us @saiprograms!…

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Social Media Tips

…journey. You can then scroll through and reminisce at any time! We say, DO use Instagram. When using Instagram abroad, make sure you DO use hashtags to document your travel…

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Day in the Life of SAI Rome

We handed over our Instagram account to Nicole for the day. This is her day in Rome (December 1, 2016). Hello everyone! My name is Nicole Pexa and I will…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Siena

We handed over our Instagram account to Coco for the day. This is her day in Siena. Hello and good morning Instagram! My name is Coco. I’m currently studying abroad…

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Fall Remote Communications Internship with SAI

…in university, with a flexible schedule. SAI is a small, dynamic organization, with staff members based in the US and overseas. This internship offers a great opportunity to build career…

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Making Memories + Saving memories: Alternatives to Journaling

…will quickly get put on the back burner. The struggle I had with journaling was that I would feel the need to write every detail down which was overwhelming. It…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Paris

We handed over our Instagram account to Talen for the day. This is his day in Paris. Hello everyone! Today I have taken over SAI’s Instagram to bring you a…

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Meet Our Summer Intern, Cameron!

…more than a series of Instagram pictures (although your feed will never look so good again). Cameron will be taking over our Instagram every Wednesday! Click here to follow along….

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SAI Alumni Spotlight: Dominic Sondag

…also follow s.k. manor hill on Instagram: @skmanorhill Recently, SAI had the chance to interview Dominic: What was your first memory of fashion? When I was a kid, all my…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Florence

We handed over our Instagram account to Willa for the day. This is her day in Florence. Ciao! My name is Willa, I’m from NYC and I’m a junior at…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Florence

We handed over our Instagram to a few students this month and asked them to take us through their day in their host city. This is Noah’s day in Florence…

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A Black Girl’s Guide to Florence

…for everyone–it can be daunting. Beforehand, I did a lot of research on Black woman’s experiences in Italy searching Instagram, TikTok, Travel Blogs, and even Linkedin and I noticed that…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Barcelona

…SAI’s instagram account and show you around Barcelona! One of my favorite things of studying in Barcelona is being able to watch one of the best football clubs in the…

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A Full Day of Florentine Food and Drinks

…able to discover some more local spots to enjoy a bite to eat, a delicious cappuccino, or a glass of wine. Ballerini has the BEST pastries and coffee. This is…

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My Fashion Photoshoot Vlog #2

Hi guys, Shemaia again! Fashion Image & Styling II at NABA in Milan was the second class I took abroad. My class project was to style looks that featured design…

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Do This With SAI (Or Else)

…to keep the energy levels sky high! Ask questions I’m amazed how everyone has their travel plans already pre-ordained through Instagram photos or friends recommendations back home. Who would you…

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Day in the Life of SAI Barcelona

We handed over our Instagram account to Solomon for the day. This is his day in Barcelona (October 27, 2016). Hello SAI Programs! Fall has arrived in Barcelona, and so…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Florence

We handed over our Instagram account to Lily for the day. This is her day in Florence. Hey peeps it’s Lily Herring from Florence University of the Arts in Florence,…

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SAI Student Resilience Challenge

…pages, StorytellingTM styles, etc may be added to the current book for an additional fee. Offer cannot be combined with other code-based $-off offers. Free offers cannot be combined with…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Paris

We handed over our Instagram to a few students this month and asked them to take us through their day in their host city. This is Robert’s (Bobby) day in…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Paris

We handed over our Instagram account to Alex for the day. This is her day in Paris.   Hi everyone! My name is Alex Lehnhard and I am a Junior…

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Best Gelato in Florence

…Instagram what their favorites were and boy, did they deliver. Prospective students: you’ll want to save this list. Without further ado, here are the best gelato spots in Florence (ranked…

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Privacy Policy

…personally identifiable information). Our website does not automatically collect any personally identifiable information except when you specifically provide such information on a voluntary basis, such as submitting an application, filling…

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Five Best Places to Eat in Rome

…eat something quick in Rome. Their supplis are award winning and the best I have ever tried. Supplis are an Italian snack. It is a deep-fried ball of rice with…

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A Guide To Exploring The Lush Bardini and Boboli Gardens in Florence

…part of the Bardini Gardens in Florence, Italy. 1. Start at The Bardini Gardens Start by visiting The Bardini Garden, situated between Costa San Giorgio and Borgo San Niccolò. The…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Sorrento

…I usually grab something like this on my way to class. Sometimes it’s just bread and beer when I’m trying save some euros. In the background is the bay of…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Florence

We handed over our Instagram to a few students this month and asked them to take us through their day in their host city. This is Alvaro’s day in Florence…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Florence

We handed over our Instagram account to Lauren for the day. This is her day in Florence. Ciao! My name is Lauren Roderigues and I am studying abroad in the…

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My Experience Abroad

…the black sand beaches. We all got a variety of seafood dishes and feasted after we tried, and failed, to take Instagram worthy pictures in the water. It was such…

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Inside Look: Furniture & Product Design in Barcelona

…learn more about Elisava and the unique study abroad courses we offer. Want to see more from Zac? Check out the Instagram Takeover he did in our Barcelona highlights here….

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My Two Cents

…hopping” and travel so much that you forget about your home city. Sure, you may end up with another album of cute Instagram pictures. But will you really have gotten…

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Recovering a Lost Heritage: My History With Paris

…a mini Instagram journaling of my experience, describing how surreal it was to come back after so many years and gain a better understanding of where I came from. Dad,…

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Four Reasons to Connect with an SAI Ambassador

…out our Instagram live with ambassador Lexi Abbona, pictured here! Ambassadors are eager to speak with you- use the “Contact an Ambassador” link to be put in touch with one…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Rome

We asked Sam, SAI Rome student, to show us what a day in her Roman life was like on our Instagram account. This is her day in Rome. Ciao! I’m…

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Tips For Traveling While Abroad

…from arranging your travels around snagging a selfie with the most notorious sights and missing out on the surrounding culture. Quality over quantity. Sure, you could Instagram a picture in…

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Nearing the End

…it, I want to remember it. Already, I have looked back at pictures and realized I forgot about certain things, or they brought back memories I would have never remembered…

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Tidbits Gained from Being Abroad

…on the wrong station, don’t go buy a new ticket, just get on the next train and continue on. Baked goods from a Mama’s Bakery, a cute shop we stumbled…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Rome

We handed over our Instagram to a few students this month and asked them to take us through their day in their host city. This is Kelsey’s day in Rome…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Rome

We handed over our Instagram account to Ami for the day. This is her day in Rome. CIAO CIAO FROM ROME! My name is Ami(Girl) and I’m studying abroad at…

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The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly!

…me this is all part of studying abroad and no one posts about their bad days abroad. The good, the bad, the cold, the hot, the small, and the ugly…

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9 Daily Reminders

…goals. Are there any goals that you have yet to complete? Each day, you are able to make the choice to work towards them. “The bad news is time flies….

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A Day in the Life of SAI Rome

We handed over our Instagram to a few students this month and asked them to take us through their day in their host city. This is Layah’s day in Rome…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Siena

We handed over our Instagram to a few students this month and asked them to take us through their day in their host city. This is Clara’s day in Siena…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Florence

We handed over our Instagram to a few students this month and asked them to take us through their day in their host city. This is Jenica’s day in Florence…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Rome

We handed over our Instagram to a few students this month and asked them to take us through their day in their host city. This is Melissa’s day in Rome…

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Creating Unique Travel Photos

…Instagram feed, I have come up with a few simple tips. 1. Don’t take the photo everyone else is taking When you initially walk up to a tourist spot, don’t…

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Navigating the Rocky Terrain: Studying Abroad while in a Long-Distance Relationship

Before coming to Paris, my biggest anxiety wasn’t the language barrier I’d surely encounter with my mediocre french-speaking skills nor was it the fact that I was moving 6,000 miles…

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5 Tips for Planning a Perfect Day Trip

…a whole day, and was an amazing trip. 2) If possible, plan to return back in late afternoon or early evening. I have always found that returning back earlier in…

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Meet Our Spring 2018 Scholarship Recipients

…the whole intro by heart to Nicki Minaj’s song Super Bass and Nicki Minaj’s verse in Trey Songz’ song Bottoms Up I love to watch basketball and I am a…

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Managing Life Abroad

…going to want to be doing homework while on a trip. I try to not plan trips back to back so I can have a weekend to kind of recover…

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More Than Just Gelato

…Keeping record of these changes will help your transition back to the U.S. Writing letters to myself towards the end of my trip aided me in going back home. My…

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My Milan

…that she had found a few weeks back. It mostly sold antique furniture and some old records, but tucked in the back corner of the small shop were baskets full…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Rome

We handed over our Instagram account to Kordai for the day. This is her day in Rome (February 16, 2017). 🌞 Buon giorno! My name is Kordai and I’m a…

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What My Study Abroad Experience Means to Me

…that time, I was seriously contemplating going home. I so badly wanted to be back in my comfort zone and be with people who know me. While I’m still missing…

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Studying Abroad: Expectations vs Reality

…and getting some fire Instagram pictures. It’s supposed to be absolutely perfect, right? Wrong. So, so wrong. While this experience has certainly been incredible, there have also definitely been a…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Paris

We handed over our Instagram account to Diane for the day. This is her day in Paris. Bonjour, my name is Diane Calderon. I am a junior at the University…

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What My Marketing Class Taught Me

…other countries based on what products were made. Some teams chose BBQ sauce and others chose clothing. It was a wide range of items and the project left room for…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Florence

We handed over our Instagram account to Kristin for the day. This is her day in Florence. Ciao everyone! My name is Kristin @kristinhiemstra and I am studying abroad in…

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Abroad on Film

…her favorite memories on her film camera! Me after saying yes to a boat trip through Instagram DM from a random girl who ended up being one of my best…

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How to Deal with Homesickness while Studying Abroad

…no way this could happen to me.” Boy was I wrong. It is something everyone goes through while abroad, which is a good and bad thing. The bad part is…

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Become a Student Photographer for SAI!

…have access to photos. Frequency of uploads to be determined on case-by-case basis. Meet regularly with marketing staff to review upcoming events, required photos, assignments and communication strategies where photos…

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4 Tips and Tricks for Visiting a New City

…and therefore will be eating out for a large number of your meals. The research is very worth it to avoid spending your valuable money on a bad meal or…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Sicily

We handed our instagram over to Arianna, SAI Sicily Program Coordinator, to show what a day in the life of SAI Sicily is like. Check it out! Hi SAI, Arianna…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Paris

…and thankfully a wholeness baguette is less than a euro. My favorite way to spend quality time with friends is buy a baguette and cheese, and sit by the Seine….

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A Day in the Life of SAI Florence

We handed over our Instagram to a few students this month and asked them to take us through their day in their host city. This is Ashley’s day in Florence…

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Know Before you Go

…shows respect and interest- qualities that will serve you well when making new friends abroad. Here are five easy ways to learn about your host culture before going abroad: 1….

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A Day in the Life of SAI Barcelona

We handed over our Instagram to a few students this month and asked them to take us through their day in their host city. This is Talia’s day in Barcelona…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Florence

We handed over our Instagram account to Caroline for the day. This is her day in Florence! Ciao! My name is Caroline, I am from Florida, I am a photography…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Florence

We handed over our Instagram to a few students this month and asked them to take us through their day in their host city. This is Annalise’s day in Florence…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Florence

Ciao! My name is Olivia Mendoza and I am studying at SAI in Florence. I will be taking over the Instagram today and sharing a day in my life here….

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A Day in the Life of SAI Florence

We handed over our Instagram account to Hannah for the day. This is her day in Florence (October 12, 2016). Hello! My name is Hannah Latham and I will be…

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14 Things I Learned in 14 Weeks in Paris

…abroad or at home. It is so important to soak up all that a city has to offer and to experience the “must-do’s”- they’re must do’s for a reason! The…

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A Recap of My Best Semester

…15 different cities ranging from Budapest to Belfast. While every city is different, there are also numerous and striking similarities among them all. From the historic cities like Cordoba to…

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Regrets.

…what was. Barcelona is crawling with beautiful boutique-like food shops and foodie designer restaurants, all instagramable and delicious. As a vegetarian I love finding new healthy restaurants and cafes, and…

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12 Things I Learned While Studying Abroad

…Florence the buildings are older, so expect to have some troubles with your basic living necessities. However, don’t be deterred, it’s all part of the experience. Besides, would you rather…

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A Day in the Life of SAI Sorrento

…you. Today I got a caprese sandwich (fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and balsamic) Mount Vesuvius is across the bay of Naples from Sorrento. This volcano is currently active, though it hasn’t…

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Homesickness: The Adventurer’s Rite of Passage

…bus stop, watching the rainwater puddle in the folds of my backpack. At that moment, I was wondering what my friends were doing back home and wishing that I’d never…

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Doumo: Morning, Noon, and Night

…a large cathedral in the city center surrounded with many things to do at all times of the day. Whether its shopping, eating, getting that perfect Instagram picture, or simply…

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Reasons Why You Should Journal

…representations of my trip, and usually a few memories come flooding back. However, just having a photo does not tell you the whole story and some of the best experiences…

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