SAI Study Abroad at Florence University of the Arts (Italy)

To say I had the time of my life during my year abroad would be an understatement. Before going abroad, I came from a small town, small college, wasn't much of a risk taker or adventurer. After settling into my new life in Florence, Italy, it was all the cliches and more— the amount of personal growth that occurred was off the charts. Traveling to different countries on weekends, trying new foods, meeting new people, living alone in a foreign country, even the process of navigating pharmacies a...

To put it simply: studying abroad changed my life. The thought of going abroad for the first time can be really scary and intimidating but I promise you it will be worth it. I learned how to appreciate the small moments, connect with the local community, and most importantly I gained a better understanding of who I was as an individual. Studying abroad truly changed my perspective and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to call Florence my home. Through it all SAI remained a helping ha...

I made lifelong friends and memories that will last a lifetime! I was so lucky to have been in one of the most beautiful places in the world with such amazing history and culture! For this being my first time in Europe, it will be hard to beat, and I will always reminisce my time in Florence. The SAI staff were very helpful and easy to communicate with during my stay in Florence. They were always there to host their own activities to help immerse us in the culture and also have tons of fun! Over...