By Dayton B.

Published June 26, 2025

As I settle back into my usual routine after spending a month in Bergamo, Italy, I want to reflect on what a transformative experience I had. Before this, I had never left the country, and I was excited but nervous to go alone. During this program I met several great friends who were also studying…

By Dominic G.

Published June 24, 2025

This summer I decided to study abroad in Sicily and since I made that decision I have not once regretted it. What was once an idea of something fun to do while keeping me on track academically has turned into an unforgettable and immensely rewarding experience. I arrived in Sicily at the end of May…

By Mia A.

Published June 23, 2025

https://flic.kr/p/2rczujk My roommate and me after arriving in Milan, Italy. Before my first pre-departure class for the Trulaske study abroad program in Italy, I had a clear picture of what the experience would look like. I had signed up with one close friend, someone I met during my freshman year in a BA 1500 class,…

By Victoria M.

Published June 20, 2025

https://flic.kr/p/2rcAnfW Italy is known worldwide for its amazing culture and cuisine, and Sicily is no exception. One of the main reasons I decided to go to Sicily is because of that reason. Growing up I had been a pretty picky eater and have gotten a little better as I matured. However, I still have those…

By Jordanne S.

Published June 11, 2025

I began my study abroad experience on Via Ricasoli 21, tucked near the beating heart of Florence, Italy. As someone who had never stepped foot outside the United States before, I wasn’t sure what to expect — but from the very first day, everything felt like a dream (a very well-organized, croissant-filled dream). Each morning…

By Yi Z.

Published Feb. 27, 2025

Spring break in Italy isn’t like it is in the United States. Instead of one week in March, we got two weeks in February. I used this time to travel across Europe with my friends by train. We visited Zurich, Switzerland; Frankfurt, Germany; Brussels, Belgium; and Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was an incredible experience, and two…

By Yi Z.

Published Jan. 30, 2025

During my first week of studying abroad, I took the cultural introduction class, where I traveled across Italy and saw many attractions. As someone who has never been to Europe before, this experience has been surreal. I was able to visit: Orvieto, Perugia, Rome and Vatican City. During just my short time abroad, I have…

By Zoe K.

Published Aug. 22, 2024

Studying in Italy has been one of the most eye opening experiences I have received! At the Florence University of the Arts, I took a social work course and a neighborhood walks and culture course. Both of these courses allowed me to understand what Italians value and how their culture differs greatly from ours. Social…

By Alexa F.

Published Aug. 15, 2024

I had been preparing for this program for months, constantly talking about how nervous and excited I was and what I would be doing the entire summer. I knew I would be immersed into a different culture but I never had any idea what was coming. I hugged my cat goodbye and left for the…

By Brett D.

Published Aug. 12, 2024

First month I arrived in Italy on the morning of May 13. I moved into my apartment with seven other people: three from Mizzou, three from Michigan State University and two from the University of Michigan. We immediately became friends and planned trips together. I also got to learn about living in a city as…