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The True Italian Experience: Firenze’s Supermarkets
Living in Florence, Italy for 4 months while studying abroad has given us the opportunity to explore the city and its culture. One of the

I went shopping like an Italian. Here’s what went wrong…
My first attempt at navigating Florence’s food culture as a study abroad student. When I went to the markets for the first time, I thought

Florence your urban campus
Florence as a Classroom Lessons Beyond the Classroom Table of Contents This blog explores how the city of Florence functions as an extension of the

Our Italian Coffee Upgrade: From Iced to Hot
Before arriving in Florence, our coffee routine was very simple. Occasionally, before classes at school, we would stop at either Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts to

An Italian Coffee Experience
Studying abroad in Florence has definitely changed my views on coffee. When I was back home, I would normally get a large coffee and take

Our Italian Supermarket Experience
Going to the grocery store in Florence, Italy, looks, feels, and is considerably different from the grocery shopping experience we are used to in the

A Taste of Home in Florence
You don’t expect to miss home when you’re surrounded by a city as beautiful as Florence. Every street feels alive, every view unforgettable. And yet,

Eating Like a Local
By: Jessica Sherman and Jaclyn Koman Becoming a study abroad student in Italy came with feelings of excitement, but the initial culture shock should

The Italian Coffee Experience
Coffee in Italy is a completely different experience compared to other countries. In the United States, people are used to grabbing coffee on the go