Written by Tim Rice (Vanderbilt University) Student Correspondent CET Florence, Spring 2018 I’ll be honest – my primary motivation for studying abroad was not about learning – instead it was just to have a blast. Unexpectedly, however, studying abroad in Florence has taught me more about myself and about the world than anything I have ever […]
Photo Essay: CET Florence
Photos by Valerie Yager, (Vanderbilt University) CET Florence, Spring 2018
Celebrating Birthdays in Siena
Written by Elena Sinagra (Sarah Lawrence College) Student Correspondent CET Siena, Spring 2018 This past week I was lucky enough to celebrate my birthday in Siena as well as take a trip to the small Tuscan town of San Gimignano for our Sienese Art and Architecture class. What was even more special was that I was able […]
Travel the World, But Get to Know Your Home First
Written by Tim Rice (Vanderbilt University) Student Correspondent CET Florence, Spring 2018 One of the most enjoyable parts of studying abroad is making a bucket list of destinations you and your friends want to go to and then subsequently checking those places off the list. Trying to cram double digit countries into one semester, though, can […]
Three Things I Learned Last Semester to Improve This Semester
Written by Elena Sinagra (Sarah Lawrence College) Student Correspondent CET Siena, Spring 2018 These last couple of days have gone by quickly as I have transitioned back to Siena. I’ve been busy with unpacking and filling out residence forms, introductions to new students and teachers and over all getting back into the groove. I was away from […]
I Was Undecided About Going Abroad: After Just a Week in Florence, I Can’t Imagine Having Stayed Behind
Written by Tim Rice (Vanderbilt University) Student Correspondent CET Florence, Spring 2018 Like many, I was on the fence about studying abroad. It’s certainly not easy to leave behind a beautiful campus and great friends. I think many who study abroad, though, do so because – in some deep sense – they know they ought to. […]