how did you engage with the local community while abroad?
My favorite way of engaging with the local community was with strangers at the local Fiorentina football matches. Talking to other fans on the way to the game and learning the chants from the ultras helped me fit in and make countless friends. Football unites all.

what was your favorite class while abroad, and why?
My favorite class was Contemporary Italian Cinema. My professor Guido was an absolute legend and he made the class super fun for everyone. As someone who already enjoys cinema it was awesome to learn more about Italian movies and how to dissect films.