Written by Hannah Katz (University of Wisconsin- Madison), Student Correspondent CET Florence, Summer 2019 Disclaimer: before I begin, I need to warn all potential readers: this article is essentially going to be a 500 word love letter to the city of Florence, and Italy in general. If you enjoy excessive gushing about food, sunsets, and […]
Artistically Challenged? Not Anymore
Written by Hannah Katz (University of Wisconsin- Madison), Student Correspondent CET Florence, Summer 2019 I’ve always thought I was one of those people who didn’t “get” art. I could appreciate it from a distance and admire the effort and time it took into the creation of a work but for me, I could never uncover […]
The Joy and Danger of Italian Cuisine
Written by Hannah Katz, (University of Wisconsin-Madison) Student Correspondent CET Florence, Summer 2019 I’ll be the first to admit it: I love carbs. Call it a casual enjoyment or an all out obsession, I’ve never met a pasta or a piece of bread I haven’t liked. So, when I decided to come to Italy, I was ready to […]
Coffee in Italy
Written by Christina L, High School/Pre-College Student Correspondent for CET Florence: Italian Food, Art, and Society, Summer 2019 Back in New York, there is a coffee shop on every corner. Shops are stocked with cups of every size ranging from espresso to venti. Despite the vast selection, I always go with my large black iced coffee. This […]
What it’s really like to have Florence be the first place you travel outside the US
Written by Isaac V, High School/Pre-College Student Correspondent for CET Florence: Italian Food, Art, and Society, Summer 2019 Going to Italy has been a first, but I’ll definitely be coming back. As a country of many stereotypes which oversimplify the culture of Italy, it has been enlightening to learn about all the intricacies and unexpected elements […]
Photo Essay: CET Florence
Photos by Nicole Cox, (Vanderbilt University) Student Correspondent CET Florence, Spring 2019