Studying abroad in Italy has introduced me to many new experiences, but one of the most memorable has been discovering Italian coffee culture. While coffee

Come Shop with Us! As a class, we visited the Mercato Centrale market where we saw a bunch of different vendors with all types of food,

For the first few weeks of study abroad, none of us were really cooking. We were eating out, grabbing things nearby, and just kind of

Sipping Slowly in Florence Living in Florence for the summer has introduced us to many elements of Italian culture. One of our favorite experiences has

 A Cup of Comfort As a study abroad student, it is easy to get homesick quickly. Throughout our six weeks in Florence, we have found

  Throughout my first four weeks living in Florence, Italy, I have been shopping for groceries almost two or three times per week. I’ve learned

After visiting a real Italian supermarket on the outskirts of the city, we realized that Conad might not be the best place to shop for

     As an ISI study abroad student, I decided to make Penne alla Vodka from scratch. Since it is one of my favorite Italian

Part 1: Culture shock Our first time walking into the local carrefour market was a stressful, but fascinating experience. We took at least 5 minutes