What a whirlwind these past few days have been! I've been doing my best to take everything in and get situated, but I still have to pinch myself every once and a while to make sure I'm not dreaming. Living in Italy is such a great opportunity.
I arrived in Florence on a group flight late Tuesday evening. Unfortunately, with needing to get ready for school and situate ourselves in the Syracuse campus, there hasn't been too much time for exploring. All of Wednesday and part of today was dedicated to getting keys, connecting to the internet, signing up for classes, and just learning basic information. Today all of us students were set up with our host families and were sent on our way to live with them.
I lucked out and am so excited about my housing situation. I was placed with a middle-aged single woman named Margherita who lives about a 10 minutes walk away from my school's campus. She doesn't speak any English, so it looks like my Italian will quickly improve. Her apartment is very modern and extremely clean. She told me that she has hosted many students in the past (about 10!) and loves to have them stay. Margherita has a journal that past students have written in and say wonderful things about her. I can just tell we are going to be great friends and get along very well!
I have already unpacked and organized my room a bit. It is amazing to see how Europeans live. I really think their lifestyle is more efficient, no excess and clutter. They don't buy in bulk and live very modestly. Everything is compact in this world, from cars to apartments, even to the food they buy! A Costco or a Sams Club would certainly not do well here. Its a little bit of a shock. I'm so used to having every think I MIGHT possibly need in any circumstance, surrounding my self with "stuff." Being here has helped me realize that a lot of that can be cut out. Living simply is much better.
There is so much I want to do and literally not enough time in the day. I keep forgetting that I'll be here for four months, so there will be plenty of time. This is such a great city though and I can't wait to get out and adventure around. I want to make friends with Italians and become fluent. Its a transition, no phone and not much internet access but it makes the experience so much more enjoyable. I need to spend every moment possible getting to know this city and beautiful countryside. I'm beginning to feel like four months will FLY by.
I want to describe everything in detail so you can experience it too. Literally there is so much I want to share, just not enough time and not even the words to describe it. Hopefully I am doing it justice and I'll definitely upload some photos once I get the chance.
Margherita is cooking dinner tonight. My first homecooked Italian meal! I'm so excited to experience this food! What a journey and its thrilling that it has officially begun.
Ciao!
I arrived in Florence on a group flight late Tuesday evening. Unfortunately, with needing to get ready for school and situate ourselves in the Syracuse campus, there hasn't been too much time for exploring. All of Wednesday and part of today was dedicated to getting keys, connecting to the internet, signing up for classes, and just learning basic information. Today all of us students were set up with our host families and were sent on our way to live with them.
I lucked out and am so excited about my housing situation. I was placed with a middle-aged single woman named Margherita who lives about a 10 minutes walk away from my school's campus. She doesn't speak any English, so it looks like my Italian will quickly improve. Her apartment is very modern and extremely clean. She told me that she has hosted many students in the past (about 10!) and loves to have them stay. Margherita has a journal that past students have written in and say wonderful things about her. I can just tell we are going to be great friends and get along very well!
I have already unpacked and organized my room a bit. It is amazing to see how Europeans live. I really think their lifestyle is more efficient, no excess and clutter. They don't buy in bulk and live very modestly. Everything is compact in this world, from cars to apartments, even to the food they buy! A Costco or a Sams Club would certainly not do well here. Its a little bit of a shock. I'm so used to having every think I MIGHT possibly need in any circumstance, surrounding my self with "stuff." Being here has helped me realize that a lot of that can be cut out. Living simply is much better.
There is so much I want to do and literally not enough time in the day. I keep forgetting that I'll be here for four months, so there will be plenty of time. This is such a great city though and I can't wait to get out and adventure around. I want to make friends with Italians and become fluent. Its a transition, no phone and not much internet access but it makes the experience so much more enjoyable. I need to spend every moment possible getting to know this city and beautiful countryside. I'm beginning to feel like four months will FLY by.
I want to describe everything in detail so you can experience it too. Literally there is so much I want to share, just not enough time and not even the words to describe it. Hopefully I am doing it justice and I'll definitely upload some photos once I get the chance.
Margherita is cooking dinner tonight. My first homecooked Italian meal! I'm so excited to experience this food! What a journey and its thrilling that it has officially begun.
Ciao!
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