By Allie Filmanowicz Beach season is here whether we are ready or not! Check out this list of beaches that cannot be missed while you are studying abroad this summer, and start crossing them off your bucket list. 1. Positano – the Amalfi Coast, Italy Famous for its cliffside views and beautiful water, Positano is...Read More
By Caroline Chesterman It’s really not even a competition. 1. Gazing up at the colorful houses of Positano Gorgeous houses to your right and crystal clear water directly in front of you? Yea, I can get used to this. 2. Drinking granitas in Capri Freshly made orange slushies!? I’ll take 5. These orange drinks are a...Read More
By Tyler Alway Summer is upon us, and temperatures are rising. While even the Arno can look refreshing on the hottest days in Florence, check out our favorite rooftop bars, swimming pools, and beaches in the nearby area to beat the heat this summer! Rooftop Bars La Terrazza, Piazza Repubblica: On top of Rinascente Department...Read More
By Adam King If you’re one of the lucky ones that get to spend your summer in beautiful Florence, you are in for the best Summer of your life. The warm weather, delicious gelato, and beautiful sunsets are going to stay all Summer, so if you’re looking for some other events to go to; check...Read More
By Sarah Florer When coming abroad, one of the main issues that many students face is how to be smart with money. Learning how to manage your money while abroad can be tough, and a lot of it comes from first hand experience. So I’ve created five easy ways to be smart with your money...Read More
By Meghan Milazzo I never could imagine not having a winter season. The warm cozy fires and smell of burning oak makes me just wish it was already winter time. Think about wrapping yourself up in a comfy sweater curled up in a blanket in front of a fire after a long day exploring a...Read More
I finally made it to my first Triple Crown horse race a few weeks ago, the Belmont Stakes, where I’ll Have Another did not have another. Since I chose the Europe life, I have yet to see the alleged spectacle my friends tell me is Preakmess (yes that is spelled correctly), or the old fashioned...Read More
By Holland Finley. Holland is a currently studying abroad In Prague with the University of Texas, and is a full-time student at the University of Texas. Check out her full blog about her time abroad “Passport Portfolio“ Croatia is perhaps my favorite place in the entire world. After being landlocked in a very chilly and...Read More
This past week has been consumed with new students arriving, adjusting to their cities, getting a taste of European nightlife and seeing some amazing sites. In Rome, from seeing the Colosseum for the first time to walking through Campo di Fiori, excitement is filling the streets and students are discovering the real Roma. It has been great...Read More
Summer study abroad sessions get the best weather, but if you’re not careful, you may be spending too much of your time in crowded piazzas with the sun beating down on your back and hoards of sweaty tourists or locals with no concern for personal space getting in your grill. We know b ack in...Read More
Take advantage of more frequest transportation options due to the summer tourist season and get to far away destinations like Barcelona and the Greek Islands. It is the heat of the summer, and Europe is being invaded by throngs of map-wielding and bikini clad tourists. Sure this is the cause for the bottleneck traffic in...Read More
