Semester in Florence - Florence University of the Arts

I loved my experience during study abroad and I'm owe a lot of that to CIS Abroad. CIS provided immense support and extra excursions at no additional cost. I took a trip to Arezo, went to a soccer game, Gucci Garden, and more. They had a group chat with our on-site coordinators and I never felt afraid to ask questions. Especially hearing from students in other programs, I saw how CIS Abroad really does go above and beyond. Their communication prior to me arriving on-site, during, and afterwards ...

My study abroad experience in Florence was incredibly transformative, for both my personal and academic growth. Initially, the idea of studying abroad felt out of reach for me, and yet, I had a strong belief that it would work out for me even when I couldn’t see how yet. When I finally made it to Florence after a year of preparation, the beauty of the city and the warmth of its locals affirmed to me that this was the right decision for myself. Finding myself suddenly in a foreign country at 20 y...

Encapsulating my study abroad experience is nearly impossible. The time, experiences, people, and places I had the honor and pleasure of meeting and visiting were bountiful. Words cannot possibly capture the human experience however, as a creative writer, this is truly something I attempt to perfect with every poem, essay, and short story that leaks out of my fingers and onto a white pixelated screen. Firenze, Italia was my home for only a few months and yet I know the changes I experienced hav...