I've been home for over a week now and I still can't wrap my head around how much these past four months have meant to me. There truly is no better time to travel than in college. With no permanent responsibilities or a full time job, there is more freedom at this point in my… Continue reading Final Thoughts
​My friend and former roommate from Italy, Molly King, combined some clips from our time abroad into a short video. I hope you enjoy it! ​
Lorenzo de' Medici (LdM) is a study abroad institution located in Florence, Italy. The school works closely with Iowa State University's study abroad center. Location: LdM is located right in the center of historical Florence; however, I was surprised to find out the institute doesn't have a central campus. All of the buildings with LdMÂ classrooms,… Continue reading Life at Lorenzo
Lorenzo de' Medici (LdM) is the name of my school here in Florence. When I'm not in class or out exploring a new city, LdM clubs are a fun way to get involved. Cooking Club I was able to prepare and enjoy five different Italian appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. Each Thursday morning for five weeks,… Continue reading LdM Clubs
Florence holds rich history from the Italian Renaissance era, and all of the landmarks, churches and museums located around the city center are extremely popular for both locals and tourists. On the first Sunday of every month, Florence opens some of its spectacular museums for free admission. My roommates and I didn't hesitate to take advantage of this. Accademia… Continue reading Florence For Free
Spring Break: March 26 - April 2 Berlin, Germany | March 26-28 Ireland | March 29-30 Amsterdam, Netherlands | March 31-April 1 Brussels, Belgium | April 2 Valencia, Spain | April 6-10 Split, Croatia | April 14-17 Florence, Italy | April 20-28 Sorrento, Italy | April 29-May 1 Rome, Italy | May 6
With eight weeks down and only seven more to go, I've reached the halfway point of my semester abroad. I am having the absolute time of my life exploring other countries and immersing myself in the Italian culture. I don't want it to end! The Italian way of living is much different than in the… Continue reading Halfway Point
Feeling adventuresome, my roommate Lauren and I put together a full schedule for our week off from classes. With plans to travel to four different countries, we began our busy journey in Berlin. Berlin, Germany A city full of rich history from the time Hitler came to power. We downloaded Rick Steve's Berlin City Walk audio… Continue reading Spring Break
Florence, Italy | January 31 - February 08 Venice, Italy | February 11 Verona, Italy | February 12 Interlaken, Switzerland | February 16-19 Prague, Czech Republic | February 23-26 Fiesole, Italy | March 3 Florence, Italy | March 2-6 Paris, France | March 10-11 Naples, Italy and… Continue reading Photo Journal
Naples, Italy Best known as the birthplace of pizza and for the archeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, Naples was an interesting historical stop. Chase and I decided to visit the ruins of Herculaneum, which much like Pompeii, was heavily damaged due to an eruption from Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. It was incredible to… Continue reading Coastal Cities
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