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Ciao from Italy by Kelly McGowan

About one month ago, I arrived in Florence, Italy, anxious and exhausted from over 24 hours of traveling thanks to delayed flights, rescheduled plans, and long layovers.

Studying in the lowlands

Sixty percent of the Dutch population lives below sea level.  The centuries old water management practices in the Netherlands are what keeps much of the country afloat.  

Hostel Life

I recently read an article online that claimed that you don’t have to be rich in your twenties. It also proceeded to claim how much money you should actually be making.

Bonjour Paris

I finally got to visit a city which I have been dreaming about visiting since I started high school: Paris! I imagined that I wouldn’t remember anything that I learned in my four years of studying French in high school.

Cultural Differences

In my Italian class, one of the focuses that my professor has is showing her students the richest parts of Italian culture.

Artisans of the 21st Century

I’m not sure how well known this is at Stevens, given that we are a school focused on technology and innovation, but Florence is a very historical and primary location for the development of art and artists.

European Spring Break

The best adventures are the ones in which you have few expectations. While deciding where to go for spring break, it was difficult for me to choose which cities to visit.

The French Riviera

Another trip has already come and gone! Within the span of 48 hours, I got to see four of the most beautiful cities along the French Riviera.

Wine Tasting in Tuscany

Never in a million years did I think that I would be able to learn all about professional wine tasting. As it turns out, one of the clubs that LdM offers is called the Slow Drink Club and luckily enough, I got to club sign up early enough that I was able to snag a spot in this club!

Carnevale a Venezia – Carnival of Venice

Who would’ve thought that I’d ever ride in a gondola in Venice on Valentine’s Day? I certainly didn’t think so, until it happened!