Study Abroad

Week 16 in Italy: Last Days in Florence & Returning Home
June 13, 2014 /  Study Abroad
Week 16 in Italy: Last Days in Florence & Returning Home
This week in Italy: I spend my last 2 days after finals by visiting the Uffizi Gallery, Basilica Santa Croce, and Boboli Gardens before getting up really early for my return...
Week 15 in Italy: 2 Weeks Left & Finals
June 12, 2014 /  Study Abroad
Week 15 in Italy: 2 Weeks Left & Finals
There’s two weeks until I head back home, and the pressure from final projects and studying is on. Back at UMass, finals are normally spread-out through a week and a half,...
Week 14 in Italy: My Birthday & Notte Bianca
June 12, 2014 /  Study Abroad
Week 14 in Italy: My Birthday & Notte Bianca
This week in Italy: I celebrate my birthday by sitting in a computer lab for 11 hours, but then I go out the next night for Notte Bianca. Long Day in Studio The day of my birthday...
Week 13 in Italy: Hiking the Florence Duomo & Bell Tower
June 11, 2014 /  Study Abroad
Week 13 in Italy: Hiking the Florence Duomo & Bell Tower
This week in Italy: I hike up to the dome of the Duomo (Florence Cathedral) and the bell tower. The Duomo It was Thursday at noon, and I had just gotten out of class a little...
Week 12 in Italy: Trainspotting
June 11, 2014 /  Study Abroad
Week 12 in Italy: Trainspotting
This week in Italy: I walk around Florence to get some transportation related photos, and record some video as well. My final project for my photography is going to be transportation...
Week 11 in Italy: Rome & Cinque Terre
June 11, 2014 /  Study Abroad
Week 11 in Italy: Rome & Cinque Terre
This week in Italy: My friend studying in Berlin comes to visit for the weekend to visit Rome and Cinque Terre. Rome This was my second visit to Rome; the first was with my program...
Week 10 in Italy: Siena, Thermal Baths, Cortona & Wine Tasting
June 3, 2014 /  Study Abroad
Week 10 in Italy: Siena, Thermal Baths, Cortona & Wine Tasting
This week in Italy: I go on a weekend trip to Siena, relax in the thermal baths in Rapolano, and then visit Cortona, a hilltop town east of Siena. Sienna The weather could...
Week 9 in Europe: Spring Break Part 2 – Berlin
May 26, 2014 /  Study Abroad
Week 9 in Europe: Spring Break Part 2 – Berlin
This week in Europe: I head to Berlin for the second half of my spring break. Thursday – Day 8: First Thoughts Today was my first day venturing into the city. My roommate’s...
Week 8 in Europe: Spring Break Part 1 – Greece
May 24, 2014 /  Study Abroad
Week 8 in Europe: Spring Break Part 1 – Greece
This week in Europe: I head off to Athens, Greece for the first half of my spring break trip. Thursday – Day 1: Travel Spring break started a bit early for me, since...
Week 7 in Italy: Venice, Murano & Burano
May 11, 2014 /  Study Abroad
Week 7 in Italy: Venice, Murano & Burano
This week in Italy: I visit Venice for a day, and then travel to the islands of Murano and Burano by ferry. Venice After getting up at 5 am for a 4 hour bus ride, we had finally...



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