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5 Reasons Why You Need to Study Abroad in Florence

Posted by kmeyers on August 30, 2017.

By Emily Rose

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The Nightlife

Okay, so like any other college student on a Friday night you’re probably going to be getting together with friends and going to the bars and clubs. Lucky for you, Florence has an amazing … More »

Tags: Florence // Italy // Study Abroad // nightlife // travel tips // budget travel // intern blogs // gelato // italian food // foodies // foodie // 2018 /

29 Things You’ll Miss about Studying Abroad

Posted by admin on December 14, 2015.

As told by Study Abroad Alumni. The nostalgia is real.

“Sitting on the metro and people watching. It was so fun trying to decipher French conversations and international languages surrounding me.” - Maddie, Paris

“Walking past the Duomo on a night out. It never got old” - … More »

Tags: Study Abroad // Europe // Travel // Paris // Spain // Florence // Rome // France // London // 2018 /

I left my heart in Italy

Posted by Andy Steves on November 25, 2014.

by Lucas Walkowski, WSA London Intern

I could think of a million different reasons why anyone should choose WSA’s Italian Extravaganza for their fall break. In a country full of so much history, art, architecture, culture, and great food, I fell in love with Italy.

Here’s my story…

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Tags: Venice // Florence // pisa // Rome // Italy // Travel // Study Abroad // blog // journal // WSA // 2014 /

WSA’s Favorite Views in Italy

Posted by Andy Steves on August 20, 2014.

Our favorite viewpoints in Italy

Viewing a city from above helps make sense of some of the world’s most beautiful—and windy—streets. We love to geek out on these views and see if we can’t trace the outline of the old Medieval walls, note the tourist sights we’ve been to or will be … More »

Tags: Rome // Milan // Florence // Venice // Amalfi Coast // Cinque Terre // 2018 // destination

How to choose: Florence v. Rome

Posted by Andy Steves on July 22, 2014.

After months of research and talking with an advisor, you finally sit down to make the decision of where to study abroad. You know you want to study in Italy, but where? You’ve heard of amazing tales from your friends in both Rome and Florence. Here’s a quick guide of a few things to expect in … More »

Tags: student // Study Abroad // Italy // Florence // Rome // college // WSA // blog