What I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad in Florence
Written by Patty Bessie (Columbia University), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Spring 2024 Studying abroad in Florence is, in many ways, a dream come true. Art, history, gelato
Growth through Assimilation: How Florence became my Classroom
Written by Heidi McGannon (Davidson College), Campus Ambassador for CET Florence The Art of La Bella Figura This past fall, in a grand yellow building
My Homestay Experience while Studying Abroad in Florence, Italy
Written by Patty Bessie (Columbia University), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Spring 2024 So, you’re debating whether to do a homestay? When I made the decision to study
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