Florentine food tour? Count me in! Syracuse University Florence puts a big emphasis on students getting to know the city they’re living in. One of the ways they accomplish this is by offering a series of trips called “Insider’s Florence.” Last Saturday’s Insider’s Florence was particularly appealing – it was a food tour. We wereContinue reading “Insider’s Florence | Savor Florence”
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Exploring Ravenna | SU Florence All-School Trip
Last Friday, I visited a beautiful seaside town in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region: Ravenna. Its mosaics – many in the ancient Byzantine style, though some go back even further – are among the most famous in the world. Our first stop was the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare in the nearby town of Classe, just outside Ravenna. ThisContinue reading “Exploring Ravenna | SU Florence All-School Trip”
Exploring Assisi | SU Florence All-School Trip
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a place more beautiful or spiritual than Assisi. The small Umbrian town (population: just over 28,000 at the beginning of 2016) is nestled on a hilltop with some gorgeous views and is home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the Catholic faith: the Basilica Papale diContinue reading “Exploring Assisi | SU Florence All-School Trip”
Insider’s Florence: In the Shadow of the Dome
From the Carrier Dome to il Duomo di Firenze. My first all-school field trip with SU Florence was a day centered around the most recognizable icon of the city: il Duomo di Firenze. We started the day with a visit to the Baptistery – an octagonal structure just west of the cathedral. Almost all FlorentineContinue reading “Insider’s Florence: In the Shadow of the Dome”
Classes | Week One
Happy Thursday! Having just successfully completed my first academic week here in Firenze, I figured it was a good time to tell you about what I’ll be studying over the next few months. Italian 201 All SUF students are required to study Italian during their semesters abroad, and each Italian course (plus its “Italian experience”Continue reading “Classes | Week One”
SU Florence Orientation | Week One
Orientation, meeting my host family, touring the city and more. Last Monday, I boarded a plane for the (almost) first time and set off for Italy. Hard to believe it’s already been a week! We kicked off orientation at a hotel just outside Florence, where, after a much-needed shower, I got my first taste ofContinue reading “SU Florence Orientation | Week One”
Bethany Bourgault 