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April 13, 2026
How to Eat Gluten-Free in Florence, Italy
Florence
April 13, 2026
Teaching English Abroad: Lessons I Learned
Florence
March 30, 2026
Why You Should Take Advantage of SAI Viva Experiences
Florence
March 16, 2026
Finding a Passion While Abroad
Florence
March 12, 2026
Day Trippin’ with SAI: The Best Decision You Can Make Abroad
Florence
February 12, 2026
30th Anniversary: Elisabeth’s Story
Florence
January 26, 2026
Staying Active Abroad: How a Health and Fitness Walking Class Supported My Well-Being
Florence
January 16, 2026
A 5-Sense Guide to your Semester Study Abroad in Florence
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November 18, 2025
How to adjust to Florence: My personal experience on how to get through the adjustment.
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November 14, 2025
5 Tips for Solo Traveling and Getting Out of Florence
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November 5, 2025
Surviving in Your Own Kitchen: A Guide for Study Abroad Students Who’ve Never Cooked Before
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October 6, 2025
A Student’s Guide to Transportation in Florence
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September 25, 2025
Places to Visit While Studying Abroad in Florence
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August 13, 2025
Found In Florence: The Friendships You Never Expected
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August 7, 2025
Teaching, Traveling, and Taking Chances
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July 25, 2025
Making Florence Your Home
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July 24, 2025
Growing my Quilt of Experiences
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July 23, 2025
Hosting in Your Host City- Florence, Italy
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July 23, 2025
Teaching English While Learning About Italians
Florence
July 22, 2025
Making the Most of Abroad
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July 22, 2025
ISC Volunteer Reflection
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July 22, 2025
From ‘Huh?’ to Ciao! – Navigating Language Abroad
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July 22, 2025
Ciao for Now, Florence: A Farewell Letter to My Second Home
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July 9, 2025
Between the Duomo and a Dream: How Studying in Florence Changed My Business Perspectives
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May 15, 2025
Students of Scandicci
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May 14, 2025
Volunteering in Florence + Advice
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May 14, 2025
A Deeper Connection With Florence
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May 9, 2025
Community Service in Florence: ZeroLab
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May 9, 2025
La Dolce Vita: Florence Study Abroad Experience
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May 6, 2025
Calcio Storico 101 – A guide to Florence’s Ancient Game
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April 18, 2025
Day Trips with SAI
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April 18, 2025
The Ultimate Vintage Shopping Guide to Florence
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April 18, 2025
Culture Shock: A Universal Experience
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April 18, 2025
Florence Through Different Eyes
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March 25, 2025
How Studying Abroad Changed my Perspective
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March 17, 2025
Bites and Brunch: The Ultimate Foodie Guide to Florence
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February 27, 2025
Embracing the Overwhelm: Finding Comfort in Routine While Studying Abroad in Florence
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February 27, 2025
Florence Art Museums I Visited in My First Three Weeks
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February 12, 2025
Preparing for Worldwide Travel!
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February 11, 2025
Adjusting to Life in Florence: Surprises and New Experiences
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December 13, 2024
Best things to do in Florence Without Spending Money
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December 13, 2024
Seeking the Most
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December 12, 2024
Making Florence My Home
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December 12, 2024
My Top Five Favorite Food Places in Firenze, Italy
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December 10, 2024
Culinary Adventures: Must-Try Local Foods in Europe
Florence
November 19, 2024
Finding Diversity Abroad
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November 19, 2024
Top 3 Vintage Clothing Spots in Florence
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November 11, 2024
How to fix your clothes (and your consumption habits) in Florence
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October 23, 2024
Traveling Beyond My Abroad City
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October 22, 2024
Navigating Pre-Travel Nerves
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October 22, 2024
Tutto Toscana 2024
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October 17, 2024
The Magic of Train Travel in Europe: A Journey Through Landscapes, Cultures, and History
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October 8, 2024
Jewish Life Studying Abroad in Italy
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September 26, 2024
Tastes from Home: Top 5 Restaurants in Florence for the Homesick American
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September 26, 2024
Want to Study Abroad? 6 Steps in the Pre-Departure Process
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August 5, 2024
Trying Local Foods While Studying Abroad
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August 2, 2024
For the anxious traveler…
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August 1, 2024
The Most Rewarding Outcome of Studying Abroad: Personal Growth
Florence
May 21, 2024
From the Garden to the Market: An Inside Look at the Fresh and Regional Cuisine in Florence
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May 21, 2024
Things to Know about Italy’s Healthcare System as a Tourist:
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May 21, 2024
How to live life to the fullest while studying abroad in Firenze
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May 21, 2024
My Favorite Cafe in Florence
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May 21, 2024
Navigating Homesickness and Change While Abroad
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May 21, 2024
Forza Ferrari Sempre: Attending a Formula One Race in Italy
Florence
May 16, 2024
LGBTQ+ Abroad
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May 16, 2024
Being a Female Solo Traveler in Europe!
Florence
May 3, 2024
Italy’s Revolutionary Concept of Books and Coffee
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April 22, 2024
Navigating Train Stations in Italy
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April 22, 2024
GLC Program – Teaching English in Florence
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April 21, 2024
Interning while Studying Abroad: Vino e Vinci
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April 21, 2024
To Do: Wander
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April 16, 2024
Some of my Favorite Lesser-Known Spots in Florence
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April 16, 2024
Making the Most of Your Time Left Abroad
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April 15, 2024
Experiencing Milan Fashion Week
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April 11, 2024
Traveling While Abroad
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April 6, 2024
A Dragon in Florence
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March 19, 2024
The Immersion of Florence
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March 15, 2024
A Quick Guide to Home Cooking Abroad
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March 15, 2024
A Full Day of Florentine Food and Drinks
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March 14, 2024
Packing List for a Semester Abroad
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March 10, 2024
5 Countries in 8 Days?!
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February 16, 2024
Embracing Florence: How to Make Your New City Feel Like Home
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February 13, 2024
Finding Slivers of America While Abroad: A Tourist’s Middle Ground
Florence
January 2, 2024
5 Reasons to Study Abroad
Florence
December 19, 2023
Getting Ready to Leave
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December 7, 2023
“Students Not Tourists” The Way We Become Community Members
Florence
December 4, 2023
Frequently Asked Questions About Studying Abroad
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December 4, 2023
Learning to Fight For Myself
Florence
November 29, 2023
Interviewing Students Abroad: Finding Community while Abroad
Florence
November 29, 2023
Florence On a Budget
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November 29, 2023
Tips for Learning the Language of Your Host Country
Florence
November 29, 2023
Navigating Friendships Abroad: Florence, Italy
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November 15, 2023
Escaping the City
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November 5, 2023
Finding Passions Abroad
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November 3, 2023
Life in Florence
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October 18, 2023
Best coffee or Study spots in Florence
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October 16, 2023
5 Tips for Planning a Perfect Day Trip
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October 16, 2023
Taking a Step Closer: Reflection of the Historical influence of TYPE
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October 10, 2023
5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself Abroad
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September 26, 2023
Maintaining a Sense of Identity in a New Place
Florence
September 22, 2023
My experience with Study Abroad and my favorite places I visited
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September 22, 2023
Florence Study Abroad Tips and Guide
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September 22, 2023
Spontaneity on the Streets of Florence
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September 11, 2023
Looking Back on Study Abroad – One Year Later
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August 17, 2023
Why I Loved Studying Abroad in January
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August 17, 2023
Tempio Maggiore, an unexpected journey
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August 3, 2023
My Top 5 Places to Visit in Florence
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June 27, 2023
Elementary Volunteer Position
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June 22, 2023
Slow Down and Be Present
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June 22, 2023
Volunteering In Florence, Italy
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June 21, 2023
Managing Life Abroad
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June 21, 2023
The Best Things Outside of the City Center!
Florence
June 7, 2023
My Gelato Addiction
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June 7, 2023
Why Survive When You Can Thrive
Florence
June 2, 2023
A Day of Adventure and Relaxation: San Gimignano and the Local Thermal Baths
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June 2, 2023
Interning at Il Vilaggio dei Popoli in Florence
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May 23, 2023
The Best Things Outside of the Florence City Center!
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May 15, 2023
Gaining Service Experience While Studying Abroad in Italy
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May 15, 2023
Pass Down Guide to Florence: The More Local Side!
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May 9, 2023
The Greenery of Florence
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April 11, 2023
A Black Girl’s Guide to Florence
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April 11, 2023
Viva L’Italia – Making the most of SAI Viva Experiences!
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April 10, 2023
Study Spots in Florence
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April 5, 2023
Learning and Growing while Abroad
Florence
March 17, 2023
Faculty Led Program Highlight – Muhlenberg College
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March 15, 2023
From Zero to Hero: 3 Tips to Finding Success in Your First Weeks Studying Abroad in Florence
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March 15, 2023
5 Ways to Overcome Homesickness When Studying Abroad
Florence
February 28, 2023
A Taste of Home Away from Home
Florence
February 10, 2023
The Best Spring Break of my Life!
Florence
February 10, 2023
Unbiased Rating of Locations to Cry at in Florence
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February 3, 2023
5 Picture Perfect Places for the Photogenic Florence Student
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January 31, 2023
My First Week Abroad with SAI
Florence
January 27, 2023
Learning by Teaching
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January 9, 2023
Iconic movies and TV shows to watch while study abroad to feel like the main character!
Florence
December 16, 2022
The Best Memories Have Been At The Dinner Table
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December 16, 2022
Reflecting on My Semester in Florence
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November 15, 2022
A Dance of the Elements: Olafur Eliasson’s “Nel tuo Tempo” (In Your Time)
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October 26, 2022
5 Things I Have Learned Living in Florence
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September 30, 2022
Book The Ticket!
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September 30, 2022
Taking A Closer Look At Florence
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September 22, 2022
5 Tips on Settling into Your New European Lifestyle While Studying Abroad
Florence
September 14, 2022
Summer 2022 Pre-College Program
Florence
July 26, 2022
Tackling Your Journey With Energy and Enthusiasm
Florence
May 3, 2022
The Importance of Befriending the Locals
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April 12, 2022
Best Gelato in Florence
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March 8, 2022
Top 10 Things To Do In Florence To Get To Know Your New Roommates Better
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February 15, 2022
The Beauty of Florence
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February 1, 2022
10 Things I Learned on My Cultural Introduction to Italy Travel Course
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January 18, 2022
How I Launched My Career Through SAI
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January 12, 2022
Parks Off the Beaten Paths
Florence
November 24, 2021
Getting Around in and out of Florence: All You Need to Know
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November 24, 2021
Mindful Tourism
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November 17, 2021
My Volunteer Experience: Teaching English
Florence
October 19, 2021
It’s a Beautiful life
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September 24, 2021
How to Eat with Dietary Restrictions in Italy
Florence
September 24, 2021
My Cultural Introduction to Italy
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September 24, 2021
Why You Should Embrace Uncertainty
Florence
May 27, 2021
Eggs Florentine Recipe
Florence
May 20, 2021
Pesto Ligure Recipe
Florence
May 18, 2021
Studying Abroad During a Pandemic
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April 27, 2021
Heston’s Cocoa & Curry Cauliflower Risotto
Florence
April 26, 2021
Learning From the Locals
Florence
March 2, 2021
Traveling During a Pandemic
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March 2, 2021
Telling My Story
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February 16, 2021
Interview with a Gap Student
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February 11, 2021
Interview with a Gap Student
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December 8, 2020
A Tuscan Christmas 
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August 6, 2020
FUA’s Apicius Ranks in Top Culinary Schools in the World
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June 29, 2020
Looking Back at a Time Cut Too Short
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June 29, 2020
Devastating News
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May 28, 2020
The Quinoa Club
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May 13, 2020
How to Expand Career Options with a Career Certificate?
Florence
May 13, 2020
Career Certificate Programs: FAQ’s
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May 5, 2020
Remembering the Happy Moments
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May 5, 2020
Corona Revelations
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May 4, 2020
My Study Abroad Experience Was Nothing Like I Expected
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April 28, 2020
In Good Times and Bad
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April 27, 2020
First Thoughts on Florence
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February 24, 2020
A Florence Fiasco
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February 24, 2020
Overwhelmed in the Best Way: My First Week in Firenze
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February 24, 2020
First few days in Florence!
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February 24, 2020
One Blink and A Week Flew By
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February 24, 2020
Two Weeks Abroad
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January 16, 2020
A Singer in the SAI Office: Finding A Voice I Never Knew I Had
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January 10, 2020
5 Amazing Views of Florence
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January 10, 2020
Study Abroad: A Time For Adventure and Growth
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November 22, 2019
Leaving the Tourist Bubble in Search of Authenticity
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November 19, 2019
Ticket Stubs and Train Rides: Five tips for keeping a travel journal during your study abroad
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November 11, 2019
Best Gelato in Florence: The Complete Guide
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November 11, 2019
The Essential Packing List for a Semester in Italy
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November 1, 2019
Budgeting in the Fun Stuff
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November 1, 2019
Weekend Travel and Overdoing It
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October 17, 2019
You get out what you put in. Make it worth it!
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October 9, 2019
License to Study Abroad
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October 9, 2019
Living Like a Local
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October 9, 2019
Somewhere Under the Duomo
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October 9, 2019
Studying Abroad in Florence
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September 19, 2019
“Remember To Look Up and Take It All In”
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September 19, 2019
The Little Adventures
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September 19, 2019
Exploring Different Cultures
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September 19, 2019
My Fi: Semester at Firenze
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September 19, 2019
What I Loved About Studying Abroad
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September 19, 2019
Falling in Love With Florence
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September 18, 2019
My Home Away from Home
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September 18, 2019
Fun in Florence
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September 18, 2019
Open Your Eyes, Open Your Mind : Thoughts from a Guy Who Tries
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September 18, 2019
Flowing Into Florence – Easy, Peasy, Spaghetti
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September 18, 2019
What They Don’t Tell You Before Going Abroad
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September 18, 2019
Reminiscing About My Spring in Florence
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September 18, 2019
The Most Eye-opening Experience
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September 18, 2019
A Trip of a Lifetime
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September 18, 2019
& Pizza Was Never The Same
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September 18, 2019
“Do You Miss Being Abroad?”: Your Next Most Asked Question
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September 18, 2019
Thoughts on My Semester Abroad
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September 16, 2019
Adjusting to Life Abroad
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September 16, 2019
A-Lot-O’ Gelato
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September 16, 2019
Friends Are Made Over Dinner
Florence
September 16, 2019
My Top Five Tips for Florence
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September 16, 2019
There’s No Way I’ll Get Homesick, Right?
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August 24, 2019
First Day of Classes!
Florence
August 24, 2019
Finding Peace in Solitude
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August 24, 2019
Florence Local for 6 Weeks
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August 23, 2019
Adjusting to Life Abroad
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August 23, 2019
A Forensic Dream
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August 23, 2019
Advice from an Ambassador!
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August 23, 2019
Endless Pastabilities
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August 23, 2019
Culture is Key
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August 23, 2019
A Guide To Exploring The Lush Bardini and Boboli Gardens in Florence
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August 23, 2019
The Best Experience of My Life!
Florence
June 27, 2019
What to Expect Before the Big “Take Off”
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June 27, 2019
The Adventure of a Lifetime
Florence
June 27, 2019
Studying Abroad as a First Generation Student
Florence
June 27, 2019
Creating Unique Travel Photos
Florence
June 4, 2019
Top 4 Things to Do in Florence for FREE
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June 4, 2019
Florence Exposed: 9 Images of Florence Through the Lens of a Study Abroad Student
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April 16, 2019
My Top 5 Restaurants in Florence
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April 3, 2019
Reasons Why You Should Journal
Florence
April 3, 2019
A Guide to Getting Where You Want to Go
Florence
April 1, 2019
Music and Studying Abroad: Why Your Music Choices Matter More Than You Know!
Florence
March 7, 2019
My Homestay Abroad: A Multicultural Experience
Florence
March 6, 2019
Overcoming the Homesick Blues
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March 4, 2019
A Valentine Sunday in Verona
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March 1, 2019
My Favorite Class Project
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February 28, 2019
SAI Excursion: Exploring the Medieval City of San Gimignano and Soothing Thermal Baths
Florence
February 25, 2019
Four Mistakes I Made My First Week Abroad That You Don’t Have To
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February 21, 2019
From Strange to Sweet
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February 14, 2019
The Pigeon Chronicles
Florence
February 11, 2019
Italian Love Affair
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February 8, 2019
Why Go Abroad?
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February 7, 2019
Five Things I Learned About Myself Studying Abroad
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