
Adjusting to Life Abroad: Tips for Studying Abroad
Written by Patty Bessie (Columbia University), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Spring 2024 Studying abroad is an exciting opportunity to explore new cultures, gain independence, and make lifelong

Two-Euro Flip-Flops, Morning Cappuccinos, and the Art of Standing Out
Written by Ann Matthew (Vanderbilt University), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Spring 2024 Another late night in beautiful Siena ended with Sahithi wearing my new yellow donut-patterned flip-flops

How to Study Abroad on a Budget: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Generation and Low-Income Students
Written by Patty Bessie (Columbia University), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Spring 2024 As a first-generation, low-income college student, studying abroad felt like an impossible dream—something only wealthy

I Cannot Escape Good Art
Photos taken by Asher Savel (Bowdoin College), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Fall 2024 Trying to Eat My Own Art: Cooking Class On a weary Monday night,

11 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad in Siena, Italy
Written by Molly Isabella (University of Virginia), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Fall 2024 It’s officially the home stretch: I’m in my last month of study abroad. How

The Eternal City, Il Duomo, and Me
Photos taken by Asher Savel (Bowdoin College), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Fall 2024 Taking a tour of Rome CET arranged a weekend trip to Rome for our

From Groceries to Gourmet: My Journey of Cooking and Culture in Italy
Written by Molly Isabella (University of Virginia), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Fall 2024 Here in Siena, food isn’t just a meal; it’s an invitation to experience community

The Tuscan Grand Tour: Art, Culture, and Nature
Photos taken by Asher Savel (Bowdoin College), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Fall 2024 Tombs and Tides in Populonia For a nice Friday away, CET took us on

Why Study Abroad at CET Siena?
Written by Molly Isabella (University of Virginia), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Fall 2024 When asked why they chose to study abroad, many students enthusiastically share dreams of

Studying Abroad in Italy: Rafting in Arno River, Visiting Villa Ilangi, and Exploring Florence
Photos taken by Asher Savel (Bowdoin College), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Fall 2024 A Tuesday Evening After the second day of class, we had a picnic