Written by Benjamin Trombetta (University of Virginia), Student correspondent for CET Siena, Spring 2020 In Siena, you’re never really lost; all you have to do is look up. Nestled within the city walls are a range of towers, including the Torre del Mangia in Piazza del Campo, the central square of the city and location […]
The Invitation of a Community
Written by Jorge, High School/Pre-College Student Correspondent for CET Florence: Italian Food, Art, and Society, Summer 2019 Now that my time abroad is nearing an end, it’s time I took a step back and evaluated my interactions with both the locals whom I never met, and those people in my class who I spend the […]
Why It’s So Hard to Leave Florence After Being There a Month
Written by Isaac V, High School/Pre-College Student Correspondent for CET Florence: Italian Food, Art, and Society Summer 2019 With a cool new hairstyle, more formal clothing, and nicer shoes, Florence has truly transformed me into more of an Italian man. However, not just my wardrobe has gotten better. I’ve made tons of new friends, learned […]
My Days in Florence
Written by Angela, High School/Pre-College Student Correspondent for CET Florence: Italian Food, Art, and Society, Summer 2019 My days in Florence, Italy have been filled with happiness and memorable moments. I love rolling out of bed in the morning and getting ready for the day. I sit in our living room with a window open […]
Day in the Life: The Jeweler
Written by Wylan, High School/Pre-College Student Correspondent for CET Florence: Italian Food, Art, and Society, Summer 2019 The metalworker does it all. Giuliano Ricchi works all day in his shop, and he sleeps at night…in his shop. His job is to make people smile. Reasonable prices will give joy. With big clients of Gucci and […]
On Paninis, the Uffizzi, and Friend-Filled Dinners
Written by Virginia E, High School/Pre-College Student Correspondent for CET Florence: Italian Food, Art, and Culture Summer 2019 My alarm went off around 7:30 this morning. After playing a game I like to call hit-the-snooze-button-ten-times, I rolled out of bed, into my clothes, then out to the kitchen. One of my housemates was furiously typing […]