By Ximena G.

Published Dec. 2, 2023

November was probably my favorite month during study abroad, as it had the most adventure. During this time, I began to miss my family more since Thanksgiving was coming up. This sentiment was shared by my roommates as well, one of them being a culinary student at JWU. She had decided to put together a…

By Kierra J.

Published Nov. 7, 2023

One of the most fascinating parts about studying abroad is getting to experience cultural differences. There are so many behaviors that I had considered to be universal, but I later realized they were only normal in the United States. One of the most visible cultural differences is the way that people dress. Milan is considered…

By Ximena G.

Published Nov. 4, 2023

In October I started my second half of the first semester of classes. Here is when I began to find my routine. It rained the most during this month and I found myself exploring and looking for those hidden gems. During October I took advantage of FUA's facilities, such as their spa and their dinner…

By Ximena R.

Published Nov. 1, 2023

I arrived in Florence on the 28th of August and stayed in a hotel for two days until I could move into my student housing. My hotel was on Via del Sole, and right in front was a Mexican restaurant. I am a first-generation American, and all afternoon I contemplated going across the street to…

By Shon S.

Published Oct. 21, 2023

Ciao everyone, my name is Shon and I am currently studying abroad here at Florence University of Arts for six weeks. Thanks to being ahead in completing my major requirements at Mizzou, I had the freedom to explore unique courses that truly sparked my excitement. Ultimately, I chose to immerse myself in two paths that…

By Lilly A.

Published Oct. 17, 2023

https://flic.kr/p/2pgVvTS The Vatican museum My time abroad taught me many things about not only Italy, but myself. Going abroad was both scary and exciting in many ways. I had never flown overseas before, especially not by myself. I had never been to Europe, I didn’t know a single person in my class, I wasn’t sure…

By Ximena R.

Published Oct. 14, 2023

The semester is divided into two parts at Florence University of the Arts: the first half is a three week session (I had two classes: a sketching in Florence class and a photography class) and the second half is a 12 week session. My first half of the semester I had struggled having class all…

By Kierra J.

Published Oct. 5, 2023

Over the course of my summer in Italy, I tried to see as much art and culture as I possibly could. In my free time, I explored the numerous museums Milan had to offer, many of which offer discounts to students. The city is home to various world-renowned museums, such as Fondazione Prada, La Triennale,…

By Ruby E.

Published Aug. 31, 2023

My past month in Italy has felt like a deep breath – a slow, purposeful change of pace to release tension I didn’t even know I had been holding. Here, everything moves at a slower pace: meals, transportation, conversations, and even work assignments. Italians are proud to share “the slow life” with anyone open to…

By Carrie W.

Published July 21, 2023

This incredible 3-week experience in Florence has taught me so much about myself and has encouraged me to look at things in different ways. When I embarked on my experience abroad I had absolutely no idea what to expect. I was over the moon excited thinking about meeting new people and putting myself out there…