Hi there! Making friends with people outside of my study abroad group was both challenging and rewarding. During my first couple of times shopping for fresh fruits and vegetables, I wasn’t sure of what was the best way to take advantage of what I was buying. For this reason, I decided to reach out to [...]
Author: jjuancheng
Meeting the World’s Most Famous Butcher
Hi there! Prior to leaving for my study abroad trip to Italy, I decided to watch my favorite Chef’s Table episode to learn about Italy’s food culture, which featured Dario Cecchini, a famous Italian butcher. The episode features the life of Dario, who wanted to become a veterinarian while growing up, but inevitably became a [...]
Reflecting on USF in Florence 2019
Me in Cinque Terre Me + Friends in Venice Me in Ponte Vecchio in Florence! Hi there! On August 3rd, 2019, I returned to Miami from my study abroad trip in Florence, Italy. Reflecting back on my experience there, I am confident that there was no better way to spend my last summer with USF [...]
Last Week in Florence!
Boboli Gardens Boboli Gardens Hello there! The sixth and final week in Florence has been equally as adventurous as the past five, but much more sentimental. I have taken these past few days as an opportunity to explore Florence’s museums and gardens with the amazing people I have had to opportunity to meet. The most [...]
Fifth Week in Florence!
Hi there! After spending four weeks in Florence, I feel pretty comfortable exploring the city without a GPA! I even find myself giving directions to tourists in need of guidance around Florence. In addition, simple tasks that I used to find challenging at first, like communicating with residents or employees, have become much easier now [...]
