We were just two girls from Penn State who didn’t know each other until the ISI program list came out, and now we can’t imagine

When we first arrived in Florence, we thought the memories we would take home would be the obvious ones: the famous landmarks, the weekend trips,

When I first decided to study abroad in Florence, I was excited about the obvious things: traveling around Europe, trying new foods, and experiencing life

There simply aren’t enough words to describe what these past 6 weeks have meant to me. I’m so grateful to ISI Florence for giving me

Why We Chose Florence When we first decided to study abroad, we knew we wanted an experience that would push us outside our comfort zones

Our Stories… What began as a study abroad experience became one of the most transformative chapters of my life. By: Sophia Walsh While I have

Coming across the world, 4,480 miles to be exact, is daunting. For any student leaving home to study and explore a new continent can be

Section 1: The Initial Leap (Why Choose Study Abroad?) There is that initial feeling that every student feels right at the beginning of their journey.

As an ISI study abroad student I was privileged with the opportunity of spending 42 days in Florence, Italy. I was able to make the