Photos by Esme Rios, (University of Wisconsin Madison), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Summer 2022 I took this while visiting the lovely city of Lucca. It was very yellow and blue and beautiful. It’s the perfect place for a wholesome and calming vibe away from the bustling energy of Florence. These are the famous Gates […]
Photo Essay: CET Florence
Photos by Grace Mackesey, (University of Wisconsin), Students Correspondent for CET Florence, Summer 2022 Grace Mackesey hanging out at her apartment enjoying the sunset. I was pleasantly surprised to find a fan in my bedroom upon arrival. I was even more charmed by the authenticity in the details of the apartment. Roomates Ella Smith and […]
Photo Essay: CET Florence
Photos by Esme Rios, (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Summer 2022 The streets of Florence always have a lively feel to them—even in the late evening and throughout the night. You’ll always find people wandering about, and they almost always prefer the cobblestone streets to the sidewalks. My walk to class includes […]
La Dolce Vita
Written by Nolan Deja, (The University of Virginia) Student Correspondent CET Siena Spring 2022 Coming to Italy one expects the food to be amazing, but upon arrival and eating everything from pici, a thick noodle, to the gelato… was out of this world spectacular. Italians pride themselves on their food that they have created and after trying dishes […]
Photo Essay: CET Florence
Photos by Shivali Halabe, (Cornell University), Student Correspondent CET Florence Spring 2022 I spent my first few days in Florence exploring the city, and I had to capture this scene over the River Arno! I cross the far-off bridge, Ponte alle Grazie, on my way to class. CET organized a field trip to Castello di Verrazzano, a winery in […]
Finding Community in Siena
Written by Nolan Deja, (The University of Virginia) Student Correspondent CET Siena Spring 2022 An eight-hour flight from Washington, DC to Munich, Germany. Sitting around for a long tiring two hours, I got onto another plane traveling from Munich, Germany to Florence, Italy. Ah, yes Italy! We have arrived! Nope, not yet. The last leg of the trip […]