First thing’s first – you don’t have to come abroad with your best friends to have the best study abroad experience. Plenty of students have done this totally by themselves, and they not only have made new lifelong friendships, they’ve also learned something about themselves along the way. Starting the study abroad process solo means...Read More
By Marlee Newman So…you are studying abroad in a brand new city thousands of miles from home with a bunch of people you hardly know. Every interaction is a combination of butchered Italian pronunciations and over the top charades and perhaps the most difficult thing of all … there are no cheez-its available to you....Read More
By Yasi Agah We all would like to show off our wine tasting skills and talk about a full-bodied merlot with oaky notes and a fruit-forward finish. Huh? Yes, so let’s see how much you really know about vino, and if you don’t know a lot then prepare to get learned. [interact id=”5c0eafcef612ea0013a44f5c” type=”quiz”] Need...Read More
By Ali Evers Working in a job that requires me to walk around the city for hours at a time means I get to overhear the countless conversations of people walking by, sitting at restaurants, hanging out in piazzas, shopping, bus rides, and even amongst the people I work with. My job this past month...Read More
By Adam King As the summer is now in full force, one of the best ways to beat the heat is enjoying a nice cold brewski. Even though Italy is known for their wine, there are plenty of places to grab a beer. 1. Brewdog Firenze (via 21 50123, Via Faenza, 1, 50123 Firenze FI)...Read More
Brining in students from around the world and local Florentines since 1991, Pino’s shop can’t be missed in Florence. This local welcomes everyone as family and ensures quality service every time you return. Serving local meats, vegetables, various pasta dishes, and his infamous mouth-watering panini’s, Pino’s is never a disappointment. We recently sat down with Pino himself so...Read More
Packing for your study abroad semester is probably one of the more daunting tasks before you hop on the plane. The number one question that I get from future study abroaders is how they should pack everything they have ever owned into one or two suitcases for a whole semester. So here is a list...Read More
By Sarah Edwards This weekend I spent my time in Croatia. It is honestly one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. It’s like a tropical paradise! The island hopping tour on Saturday was the highlight of the trip by far. We took a boat to an island with no docks so everyone had...Read More
You are passionate about traveling, you love Europe and have a talent for telling stories via video? Apply now to become the Bus2alps Summer Vlogger 2013 and have the Summer of your life! What can you win? – The winner receives one free spot on two Summer Break trips that add up to one 4 week long mega...Read More
By Tori vanSambeck Adjusting to Florence when I used to live in Rome meant figuring out the best places to go in Florence as quickly as possible. I don’t like wasting my time or money on tourist traps, lame bars or sub par pizzas. Lucky for me I moved into an apartment with three other...Read More
You did it– you crossed the pond, you moved into your apartment (still can’t figure out why the washing machine is next to the sink…), and you picked up a few of those famous Italian scarves. You’re eating prosciutto for lunch, and asking for the vino rosso. You’ve realized that the bus will never be...Read More
When I studied abroad in Florence, Italy two summers ago, the first thing that I learned in Italian was, “L’Italia è un forno” meaning Italy is an oven. Let’s face it. Italy in the summertime is hot. The cities tend to be full of mosquitoes and heat rests on the shoulders of the city. Don’t...Read More
