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In addition to the thousands of Erasmus students from across Europe and around the world, every semester, some 4,000 American students enroll in over 40 study abroad programs to make Florence their campus. And every semester we make it a point to dedicate an issue of TF to
The intense heat of summer is over and with it, the excuse to spend days confined to the perimeters of a beach towel. Now's the time to indulge the senses in Florence and Tuscany's innovative and plentiful art scene. Be at the forefront of the action and get
“Three years ago, I lugged a suitcase the size of a Fiat 500 up three flights of stone stairs to move into my host family’s apartment; it was the ...
Whether temporary visitors to Florence or long-term residents, netizens in the city can Tweet from the steps of Santa Croce and post photos on Facebook in Piazza Signoria just minutes after taking them. The Firenze Wi-Fi initiative, started by the city and province of Florence in November
For many travelers new to Europe, the world of train travel can be confusing, and when you add a foreign language to the mix, it is easy to feel defeated. There is always the looming fear that you will accidentally do something wrong and be suddenly faced with an Italian-
Welcome to Firenze! Your visas are valid, classes have started, and you've learned to use that archaic mega-key to your apartment.... Auguri! Florence has been a hot study abroad spot since around 1660, when it was a must-stop on the Grand Tour. You can now proudly rank
During your semester abroad, you will likely come to miss one thing over all others: breakfast. Italian breakfast staples, the cornetto and cappuccino (which you thought you liked) will quickly become your worst nightmare. If Italians are famous for long meals at the table-they have never given up on
Although I know I can never claim the title ‘Florentine,' I have been living here for one month and would like to think that I am no longer a tourist. I prefer to think of myself as a ‘temporary resident.' And as a temporary resident, I am in
Even if you are in Florence for one semester, you may travel in Europe at least 5 out of the 12 or 13 weeks of your study abroad period. Some of these travel weekends will likely be in Italy, with an organized group or a school field trip where transport
Peposo, ribollita, trippa, farinata, bollito. Not knowing how to pronounce them is no excuse for not trying Florence's tastiest traditional bites. Florentine cuisine is known as ‘cucina povera' for its robust and simple dishes made with local products. Let's start with a predictable but important fact
Have you ever dozed off in class, wishing you were relaxing in the French Riviera, touring Europe's most famous museums, or exploring the pyramids of Egypt? Well, wake up! Fall break is fast approaching, and it is time to turn those dreams into realities. As study abroad
Before studying abroad in Florence for four months, I was sure to tell my friends and family to visit. But, although I knew that having visitors was possible, I was not very confident that the bank accounts, availability or courage of most of my friends and family would result in
No doubt one of your goals while studying abroad is to 'get to know' the city you will call home for the next three months. In an effort to help you meet that goal, TF has prepared this guide filled with tips on how to have a happy, healthy and
In Florence, only one sport reigns supreme: calcio, or football, as our English cousins call it. Calcio is not to be confused in any way with ‘football Americano', but take note of the similarity in the reverence with which both are treated by their fans. One Sunday, some
It's the start of my second semester abroad in the enchanting city of Firenze, but for many other students, it is just the beginning of the culture unraveling that is to be expected with any new place. Italy is far more than just any other study abroad experience,
Walk on to any American college campus between the months of August and November and you're likely to see students out and about, sporting school apparel, the sound of their amicable chatter punctuated by the whiz of a Frisbee floating by. Drop by campus in early December, during finals
I've concluded that it's the walk. Speeding down my street each morning as if I'm 15 minutes late for something, even when I have nowhere in particular to be, I stand out among the Florentines, whose measured steps and leisurely strolls belie any stress or pressing engagements.
