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Let’s Talk Traditions: The Palio in Siena
Written by Eliza Ward (Meredith College), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Summer 2024 In Italy, many regions and cities have their own significant traditions. In Siena, however, the
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Three Weeks, Endless Memories: My CET Siena Adventures
Written by Eliza Ward (Meredith College), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Summer 2024 The saying, “Time flies when you’re having fun,” is true, especially when you are studying
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Firsts in Florence
Written by Mia Hermansen (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Summer 2024 As a first-time international traveler, the list of things that could go wrong was
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Five Essential Tips for Navigating Italy: A First-Time Traveler’s Guide
Written by Eliza Ward (Meredith College), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Summer 2024 Culture shock, jet lag, homesickness, new environment, and language—oh my! The possibilities are endless when
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My Florence Favorites
Written by Presley Privitera (Colby College), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Spring 2024 I could not be sadder that my semester in Florence is coming to an end!
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Unpacking 8 Lessons from Studying Abroad in Siena, Italy
Written by Anjali Mehta (University of Virginia), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Spring 2024 It’s hard to believe that I am nearing the end of my program. It
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Embracing the Magic of Siena
Written by Anjali Mehta (University of Virginia), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Spring 2024 Siena, with its undulating hills and historic streets, has captured my heart in a way
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Springtime in Florence, Italy
Written by Presley Privitera (Colby College), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Spring 2024 Spring is almost in the air in Florence! We just finished midterms and returned from
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Day in the Life of a CET Siena Student
Written by Anjali Mehta (University of Virginia), Student Correspondent for CET Siena, Spring 2024 8:00 AM Wake up! I wake up and get ready usually around 8 to
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But Where Is The Time Going?
Written by Presley Privitera (Colby College), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Spring 2024 Time, while abroad, has felt prolonged in some ways but fleeting in others. This week