Location

Florence

Calcio Storico 101 – A guide to Florence’s Ancient Game

How to Eat Gluten-Free in Florence, Italy

Teaching English Abroad: Lessons I Learned

Why You Should Take Advantage of SAI Viva Experiences

Finding a Passion While Abroad

Day Trippin’ with SAI: The Best Decision You Can Make Abroad

February 12, 2026

30th Anniversary: Elisabeth’s Story

January 26, 2026

Staying Active Abroad: How a Health and Fitness Walking Class Supported My Well-Being

January 16, 2026

A 5-Sense Guide to your Semester Study Abroad in Florence

November 18, 2025

How to adjust to Florence: My personal experience on how to get through the adjustment.

November 14, 2025

5 Tips for Solo Traveling and Getting Out of Florence

November 5, 2025

Surviving in Your Own Kitchen: A Guide for Study Abroad Students Who’ve Never Cooked Before

October 6, 2025

A Student’s Guide to Transportation in Florence

September 25, 2025

Places to Visit While Studying Abroad in Florence

August 13, 2025

Found In Florence: The Friendships You Never Expected

Teaching, Traveling, and Taking Chances

Making Florence Your Home

Growing my Quilt of Experiences

Hosting in Your Host City- Florence, Italy

Teaching English While Learning About Italians

Making the Most of Abroad

ISC Volunteer Reflection

From ‘Huh?’ to Ciao! – Navigating Language Abroad

Ciao for Now, Florence: A Farewell Letter to My Second Home

Between the Duomo and a Dream: How Studying in Florence Changed My Business Perspectives

Students of Scandicci

Volunteering in Florence + Advice

A Deeper Connection With Florence

Community Service in Florence: ZeroLab

La Dolce Vita: Florence Study Abroad Experience

Day Trips with SAI

The Ultimate Vintage Shopping Guide to Florence

Culture Shock: A Universal Experience

Florence Through Different Eyes

How Studying Abroad Changed my Perspective

Bites and Brunch: The Ultimate Foodie Guide to Florence

February 27, 2025

Embracing the Overwhelm: Finding Comfort in Routine While Studying Abroad in Florence

February 27, 2025

Florence Art Museums I Visited in My First Three Weeks

February 12, 2025

Preparing for Worldwide Travel!

February 11, 2025

Adjusting to Life in Florence: Surprises and New Experiences

December 13, 2024

Best things to do in Florence Without Spending Money

December 13, 2024

Seeking the Most

December 12, 2024

Making Florence My Home

December 12, 2024

My Top Five Favorite Food Places in Firenze, Italy

December 10, 2024

Culinary Adventures: Must-Try Local Foods in Europe

November 19, 2024

Finding Diversity Abroad

November 19, 2024

Top 3 Vintage Clothing Spots in Florence

November 11, 2024

How to fix your clothes (and your consumption habits) in Florence

October 23, 2024

Traveling Beyond My Abroad City

October 22, 2024

Navigating Pre-Travel Nerves

October 22, 2024

Tutto Toscana 2024

October 17, 2024

The Magic of Train Travel in Europe: A Journey Through Landscapes, Cultures, and History

October 8, 2024

Jewish Life Studying Abroad in Italy

September 26, 2024

Tastes from Home: Top 5 Restaurants in Florence for the Homesick American

September 26, 2024

Want to Study Abroad? 6 Steps in the Pre-Departure Process

Trying Local Foods While Studying Abroad

For the anxious traveler…

The Most Rewarding Outcome of Studying Abroad: Personal Growth

From the Garden to the Market: An Inside Look at the Fresh and Regional Cuisine in Florence

Things to Know about Italy’s Healthcare System as a Tourist:

How to live life to the fullest while studying abroad in Firenze

My Favorite Cafe in Florence

Navigating Homesickness and Change While Abroad

Forza Ferrari Sempre: Attending a Formula One Race in Italy

Being a Female Solo Traveler in Europe!

Italy’s Revolutionary Concept of Books and Coffee

Navigating Train Stations in Italy

GLC Program – Teaching English in Florence

Interning while Studying Abroad: Vino e Vinci

Some of my Favorite Lesser-Known Spots in Florence

Making the Most of Your Time Left Abroad

Experiencing Milan Fashion Week

Traveling While Abroad

A Dragon in Florence

The Immersion of Florence

A Quick Guide to Home Cooking Abroad

A Full Day of Florentine Food and Drinks

Packing List for a Semester Abroad

5 Countries in 8 Days?!

February 16, 2024

Embracing Florence: How to Make Your New City Feel Like Home

February 13, 2024

Finding Slivers of America While Abroad: A Tourist’s Middle Ground

January 2, 2024

5 Reasons to Study Abroad

December 19, 2023

Getting Ready to Leave

December 7, 2023

“Students Not Tourists” The Way We Become Community Members

December 4, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions About Studying Abroad

December 4, 2023

Learning to Fight For Myself

November 29, 2023

Interviewing Students Abroad: Finding Community while Abroad

November 29, 2023

Florence On a Budget

November 29, 2023

Tips for Learning the Language of Your Host Country

November 29, 2023

Navigating Friendships Abroad: Florence, Italy

November 15, 2023

Escaping the City

November 5, 2023

Finding Passions Abroad

November 3, 2023

Life in Florence

October 18, 2023

Best coffee or Study spots in Florence

October 16, 2023

5 Tips for Planning a Perfect Day Trip

October 16, 2023

Taking a Step Closer: Reflection of the Historical influence of TYPE

October 10, 2023

5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself Abroad

September 26, 2023

Maintaining a Sense of Identity in a New Place

September 22, 2023

My experience with Study Abroad and my favorite places I visited

September 22, 2023

Florence Study Abroad Tips and Guide

September 22, 2023

Spontaneity on the Streets of Florence

September 11, 2023

Looking Back on Study Abroad – One Year Later

August 17, 2023

Why I Loved Studying Abroad in January

August 17, 2023

Tempio Maggiore, an unexpected journey

My Top 5 Places to Visit in Florence

Elementary Volunteer Position

Slow Down and Be Present

Volunteering In Florence, Italy

Managing Life Abroad

The Best Things Outside of the City Center!

My Gelato Addiction

Why Survive When You Can Thrive

A Day of Adventure and Relaxation: San Gimignano and the Local Thermal Baths

Interning at Il Vilaggio dei Popoli in Florence

The Best Things Outside of the Florence City Center!

Gaining Service Experience While Studying Abroad in Italy

Pass Down Guide to Florence: The More Local Side!

The Greenery of Florence

A Black Girl’s Guide to Florence

Viva L’Italia – Making the most of SAI Viva Experiences!

Study Spots in Florence

Learning and Growing while Abroad

Faculty Led Program Highlight – Muhlenberg College

From Zero to Hero: 3 Tips to Finding Success in Your First Weeks Studying Abroad in Florence

5 Ways to Overcome Homesickness When Studying Abroad

February 28, 2023

A Taste of Home Away from Home

February 10, 2023

The Best Spring Break of my Life!

February 10, 2023

Unbiased Rating of Locations to Cry at in Florence

February 3, 2023

5 Picture Perfect Places for the Photogenic Florence Student

January 31, 2023

My First Week Abroad with SAI

January 27, 2023

Learning by Teaching

January 9, 2023

Iconic movies and TV shows to watch while study abroad to feel like the main character!

December 16, 2022

The Best Memories Have Been At The Dinner Table

December 16, 2022

Reflecting on My Semester in Florence

November 15, 2022

A Dance of the Elements: Olafur Eliasson’s “Nel tuo Tempo” (In Your Time)

October 26, 2022

5 Things I Have Learned Living in Florence

September 30, 2022

Book The Ticket!

September 30, 2022

Taking A Closer Look At Florence

September 22, 2022

5 Tips on Settling into Your New European Lifestyle While Studying Abroad

September 14, 2022

Summer 2022 Pre-College Program

Tackling Your Journey With Energy and Enthusiasm

The Importance of Befriending the Locals

Best Gelato in Florence

Top 10 Things To Do In Florence To Get To Know Your New Roommates Better

February 15, 2022

The Beauty of Florence

February 1, 2022

10 Things I Learned on My Cultural Introduction to Italy Travel Course

January 18, 2022

How I Launched My Career Through SAI

January 12, 2022

Parks Off the Beaten Paths

November 24, 2021

Getting Around in and out of Florence: All You Need to Know

November 24, 2021

Mindful Tourism

November 17, 2021

My Volunteer Experience: Teaching English

October 19, 2021

It’s a Beautiful life

September 24, 2021

How to Eat with Dietary Restrictions in Italy

September 24, 2021

My Cultural Introduction to Italy

September 24, 2021

Why You Should Embrace Uncertainty

Eggs Florentine Recipe

Pesto Ligure Recipe

Studying Abroad During a Pandemic

Heston’s Cocoa & Curry Cauliflower Risotto

Learning From the Locals

Traveling During a Pandemic

Telling My Story

February 16, 2021

Interview with a Gap Student

February 11, 2021

Interview with a Gap Student

December 8, 2020

A Tuscan Christmas

FUA’s Apicius Ranks in Top Culinary Schools in the World

Looking Back at a Time Cut Too Short

Devastating News

The Quinoa Club

How to Expand Career Options with a Career Certificate?

Career Certificate Programs: FAQ’s

Remembering the Happy Moments

Corona Revelations

My Study Abroad Experience Was Nothing Like I Expected

In Good Times and Bad

First Thoughts on Florence

February 24, 2020

A Florence Fiasco

February 24, 2020

Overwhelmed in the Best Way: My First Week in Firenze

February 24, 2020

First few days in Florence!

February 24, 2020

One Blink and A Week Flew By

February 24, 2020

Two Weeks Abroad

January 16, 2020

A Singer in the SAI Office: Finding A Voice I Never Knew I Had

January 10, 2020

5 Amazing Views of Florence

January 10, 2020

Study Abroad: A Time For Adventure and Growth

November 22, 2019

Leaving the Tourist Bubble in Search of Authenticity

November 19, 2019

Ticket Stubs and Train Rides: Five tips for keeping a travel journal during your study abroad

November 11, 2019

Best Gelato in Florence: The Complete Guide

November 11, 2019

The Essential Packing List for a Semester in Italy

November 1, 2019

Budgeting in the Fun Stuff

November 1, 2019

Weekend Travel and Overdoing It

October 17, 2019

You get out what you put in. Make it worth it!

October 9, 2019

License to Study Abroad

October 9, 2019

Living Like a Local

October 9, 2019

Somewhere Under the Duomo

October 9, 2019

Studying Abroad in Florence

September 19, 2019

“Remember To Look Up and Take It All In”

September 19, 2019

The Little Adventures

September 19, 2019

Exploring Different Cultures

September 19, 2019

My Fi: Semester at Firenze

September 19, 2019

What I Loved About Studying Abroad

September 19, 2019

Falling in Love With Florence

September 18, 2019

My Home Away from Home

September 18, 2019

Fun in Florence

September 18, 2019

Open Your Eyes, Open Your Mind : Thoughts from a Guy Who Tries

September 18, 2019

Flowing Into Florence – Easy, Peasy, Spaghetti

September 18, 2019

What They Don’t Tell You Before Going Abroad

September 18, 2019

Reminiscing About My Spring in Florence

September 18, 2019

The Most Eye-opening Experience

September 18, 2019

A Trip of a Lifetime

September 18, 2019

& Pizza Was Never The Same

September 18, 2019

“Do You Miss Being Abroad?”: Your Next Most Asked Question

September 18, 2019

Thoughts on My Semester Abroad

September 16, 2019

Adjusting to Life Abroad

September 16, 2019

A-Lot-O’ Gelato

September 16, 2019

Friends Are Made Over Dinner

September 16, 2019

My Top Five Tips for Florence

September 16, 2019

There’s No Way I’ll Get Homesick, Right?

August 24, 2019

First Day of Classes!

August 24, 2019

Finding Peace in Solitude

August 24, 2019

Florence Local for 6 Weeks

August 23, 2019

Adjusting to Life Abroad

August 23, 2019

A Forensic Dream

August 23, 2019

Advice from an Ambassador!

August 23, 2019

Endless Pastabilities

August 23, 2019

August 23, 2019

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

August 23, 2019

The Best Experience of My Life!

What to Expect Before the Big “Take Off”

The Adventure of a Lifetime

Studying Abroad as a First Generation Student

Creating Unique Travel Photos

Top 4 Things to Do in Florence for FREE

Florence Exposed: 9 Images of Florence Through the Lens of a Study Abroad Student

My Top 5 Restaurants in Florence

Reasons Why You Should Journal

A Guide to Getting Where You Want to Go

Music and Studying Abroad: Why Your Music Choices Matter More Than You Know!

My Homestay Abroad: A Multicultural Experience

Overcoming the Homesick Blues

A Valentine Sunday in Verona

My Favorite Class Project

February 28, 2019

SAI Excursion: Exploring the Medieval City of San Gimignano and Soothing Thermal Baths

February 25, 2019

Four Mistakes I Made My First Week Abroad That You Don’t Have To

February 21, 2019

From Strange to Sweet

February 14, 2019

The Pigeon Chronicles

February 11, 2019

Italian Love Affair

February 8, 2019

February 7, 2019

Five Things I Learned About Myself Studying Abroad

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