tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79111213726447828572024-03-04T23:00:35.015-05:00UConn Studio Arts in FlorenceThis special program, aimed at studio art and art history majors, offers students a unique opportunity to study in what is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance and one of the most important European centers of western art, science, literature and architecture: Florence, Italy. Join us here on our journey!Prof. Diddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02809375707960431688noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911121372644782857.post-54656430677609439792015-12-09T19:21:00.003-05:002015-12-17T16:32:06.722-05:00Don't Make me go home! It is the last week of our study abroad program. The time flew by so fast. I remember freshman year, sitting in drawing 1, talking to a bunch of girls in my class. We all talked about the excitement of going abroad. Now I can say those girls are some of my best friends and roommates, here in florence. It is crazy to think how fast my college experience is going.<br />
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I Loved traveling to different countries! My favorite country was Switzerland. The Views looked like a screen savor. I went paragliding and had the best hot coco. The weekend traveling enhanced my love of Europe. I saw so many great sights and museums. The food In Europe is amazing.<br />
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Overall, This trip was the experience of a lifetime. I have an appreciation for a European city. Florence is now a second home to me. I hope to return as soon as I can. Abroad has made me a stronger and more independent person. I love Florence and would recommend studying here!<br />
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I can't believe we have been here for four months. Just a few days left, and I'm getting super sentimental. My time here flew right by and I'm definitely finding a new found appreciation for this city. It's easy to take things for granted when something is a part of your every day life, but nearing the end of my stay I realize precious every minute is here.<br />
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I think I have grown a lot this semester artistically in the sense I have started a new habit of keeping a sketchbook. I'm still working on the consistency of this habit, however I'm slowly but surely getting there. <br />
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I can't believe I have to say goodbye in just a couple of days. I'm sad to have to leave my home.<br />
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There is such adventure in language. Although I didn’t know two words of
Italian before, I took comfort in the French while I could. Navigating the
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Paris to Florence. The plane was small, so we were able to exit onto the runway.
My first breath of pure Tuscan air rushed into my lungs. I wished to breathe in
the sun’s color. My heart was light, though my eyes were like lead. We took a
tram for our luggage. Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculptures of the Hellenistic
World. This was the first ad I saw in Italy. I took it as a sign. Sculpture and
history was on the bus! Imagine: What would be beyond the small airport?</span><br />
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prepared. To be engrossed with history and art. (This is a shout-out to my
brother, TJ.) To be living where Ezio saved the Lorenzo Medici in Palazzo
Vecchio during the Pazzi Conspiracy. Maybe even catch da Vinci in his workshop
where he would give me some drawings to aid me in my quest. In fact, two days
before we left, I watched him as he went through his index of geographical places,
hoping the history would stick in my excited mind. A common joke between us is
how I would stand where the haystack beside Palazzo Vecchio is in the game and
send a picture to him. “I wouldn’t jump that, if I were you,” he would say. This
disparity between how the city is used today versus in historical days is one
that hung in my head every day. I preferred to think of the cotton shoes with
soft soles that graced the people of the 1400’s rather than those that clamber on the worn stone today.</span></div>
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trip solidified my hunch. I find it rather difficult to connect with people who
are living. Memories of people and their work are much more disposable to my
understanding. In Storrs, there is not much of that; so in Florence, my mind
went adrift into hundreds of past years whenever I walked out of our Gino
Capponi door that closed with a resounding thud. Between staring at the
intricate stone of pavement and the hidden gem family crests that adorned many
more house than one would think(!), history was alive before my eyes. Even today,
I cannot believe my visions. As in, my eyes take in this beauty, but I don’t believe
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intense humility still shrouds my vision. However, when I recall, a slight
smile returns to my visage from those places. I'll miss the places the most.
Especially Piazza della Signornia and her statues. Resting on her high benches with
expertly found companions in stone, listening to the echoes of voices and
sounds of the city that resound against the high ceiling, I was always complete
under the shadow of those friends. Often, I would attempt to imprint as much as
a could of those scenes onto my fibers because those times meant so very much
to me. Victor Hugo spoke of Paris awakening with bells; in Florence in the
Loggia dei Lanzi, one can witness the same miracle: “Behold! Rising from each
bell tower, something like a column of sound, a cloud of harmony. First, the
vibration of each bell mounts straight upwards, pure and, so to speak, isolated
from the others, into the splendid morning sky; then, little by little, as they
swell they melt together, mingle, are lost in each other, and amalgamate in a
magnificent concert.”</span></div>
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Il Rato delle Sabine, Giambologna; My favorite sculpture there</div>
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decided this. As I have said earlier, people are tough for me; why not, then, become ingrained in what humans have left, what time has built for herself? Layer
upon layer of man. Each one thinking he is as just as permanent and important
as the previous. This process has intoxicated me and my artwork. To capture
elusive Time and mirror her whimsical, detrimental, constructive, omnipotent
ways. Of course, I am only at the genesis, but Florence has enlightened me.</span><br />
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Adventures with Mother! (She almost had it)</div>
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have become knowledge’s faithful friend. Giving tours at the Basilica of the
Santa Croce enflamed my heart every time under that wooden Tau-shaped cross
roof. Weekly, I would be in the presence of Giotto, Arnolfo di Cambio, Vasari, and
Cimabue just to name a few. Physically seeing the hand that outlined frescoed
bodies that were painted in the 1330’s overwhelmed me. So
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We made it to Finals! (that meant beating actual Italian teams! ... no, I did not play in those games)</div>
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odd. I am heartbroken to leave, but I am so giddy to apply what I've learned
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The prompt was: Breaking Walls, Building Bridges This will be shown in a student show in Palazzo Vecchio in Spring 2016.</div>
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My artist statement: <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; text-indent: 0.5in;">Layer
upon layer of man. Each one thinking he is as just as permanent and prominent as
the previous. Living in Florence, which is built by this creed, I have become
intoxicated by this layering of work. As this town was made by man’s hand, my
perspective is through the innate sense of touch. Here, Florence is shown through
textural rubbings of her Piazza del Duomo pavement; the element, the pietra
bigia, which physically built the city. By its nature of process, the rubbings
become an abstraction. This abstraction is crucial because concrete operational
thinking does not allow to see the new. Extracted-original views are
manifestations of my curiosity of constructing layers to be covered, similar to
time passing over layers of earth. Hence, breaking walls of concrete viewing
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I have to say my experience in Florence has been incredibly beautiful and memorable, and the experience will stay with me for the rest of my life. It was one of those times in life where I found out so much about myself, about life, and about people. From the food to the culture to the art and architecture, I have never experienced so much before. I've got to meet and know so many beautiful and interesting people; people that I would have never approached back home, and would have missed out on some great friendships.</div>
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I cannot pinpoint my most memorable experience here in Florence, but I will try to narrow it down to the types of nights that were most memorable for me, where words cannot describe how it feels, but I will try to do my best. Some nights, a few friends from the program and I would get gelato (ice cream) and go sit at the Piazza della Signoria. Being able to sit next to the breathtaking art and not pass by it hurriedly as if we were a tourists, was just incredible in itself; not being rushed in order to truly experience the place in which you are in. There were always street musicians playing their melodies at night, and that combination with the art, I feel as if those nights are engraved in my mind forever. Sitting in a spectacular piazza with so much art, eating the incredibly tasty gelato, hearing the beautiful music, and being with friends - those nights were the most memorable for me.</div>
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Don't take advantage of where you are if you choose to study here in Florence. It is truly an experience in which you should enjoy to the full extent. I see so many people, after classes are over, who just go straight to their rooms and watch shows or just lay in bed so many days. What I say to myself, is that I have so many days to be lazy at home, I should just go and walk around and sit and sketch somewhere instead of staying inside and wasting the time I would have had in experiencing the different piazzas, artwork, food, and people. And even if you cannot travel outside of Florence, or even Italy, you're still in Florence!! You have already traveled to this amazing, breathtaking city; don't feel ashamed if the rest of your friends are going and you are not, because Florence is well worth a city to be explored inside and out.<br />
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Thank you Florence, and those who made it possible.</div>
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It was truly a journey that sent me deeper on the pathway to finding myself.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911121372644782857.post-54347717609102980472015-11-30T02:01:00.000-05:002015-11-30T02:01:20.690-05:00It's almost finals time..After living in Florence for about three months, it's strange to think that we'll soon be leaving this place. I am now very well adjusted to the lifestyle and can call my apartment here my home. Not only have I been experiencing some amazing places, but I have also been able to make some lifelong friends. Being thrown into an apartment with five other people whom I had never met before can seem like a challenge at first, but after traveling throughout Europe with them it becomes very easy to bond. These are people that I have traveled through not only Italy with but all the way out to Germany, Barcelona, Spain, Switzerland and even more. <br />
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This photo is from the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, which I can easily say was the most beautiful place for me. And also being able to stand only a few feet away from death was pretty exhilarating too. These cliffs really gave me a sense of what beauty the world has to offer and makes me want to continue to travel more throughout my lifetime.<br />
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Being in Florence has also given me many artistic opportunities that I may have not been able to accomplish or maybe even just realize back home. One project that I have been working on here has to do with bicycles, and their importance here in Florence. When half of the people around you, or maybe even more, are using some type of transportation other than a car it makes you quickly distinguish yourself from the people who live here, myself in particular as I need to take my car any where I want to go. But being a photo major, I saw this as a great place to start an ongoing project. I have begun to photograph not only bikes that are left alone on the street waiting to be ridden again but also owners riding their bikes throughout the city. Everybody has a place to go and a different expression so photographing these people is really interesting to me. <br />
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When I get back to Uconn, I want to photograph students and others biking around and see what the similarities and differences are if any. While I'm not fully ready to go home yet, it will be nice to get thrown back into the real world. I have been enjoying every moment here and am not ready to let that go. Florence has become my home and I hope that the next group to come here will enjoy it as much as I did.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">It’s hard to believe that we are already over halfway finished with our semester in Florence, yet looking back on the day we first arrived feels distant. Now, I go about my everyday life here with much more ease, falling into the routine of navigating without a map and predominately hearing a language that isn’t English.</span></div>
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The highlight of this semester so far has been fall break. A combination of the most rewarding experiences I will always look back at fondly, beginning my trip with flying out to London and meeting up with my dad for a few days. Not only did I finally get to see family, but I was also able to experience an incredible city with him. Not to mention, it was refreshing to visit a city that spoke English. I felt extremely fortunate to have been able to see my dad during my time away, so naturally the hardest part of my time abroad was saying goodbye to him again. London itself was extraordinary. It was large, lively, and full of history. It was hard to visit everything in just a few days time, but we managed to see a lot and of course made time to visit Platform 9 3/4.</div>
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After admiring London for a few days, I took a high speed train out to Paris to meet up with friends for the rest of our time off. I chose to go to Paris because it had been a city I’d pictured myself visiting since I was very young. It was crazy to be traveling to Versailles one day and then the Eiffel Tower the next. So many historical locations and monuments, its still crazy to think that I was there experiencing such a widely recognized and appreciated culture.</div>
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This trip was not only significant because of all I was able to see in a week, but I learned a lot from traveling and how to get around. When I returned I chose to make my “Something New” project on different modes of public transportation that I learned a lot more about during my time away.<br />
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<span class="s1">Being busy with classes makes time fly really fast. The drawing/painting class has been interesting, as it allows us to explore new places in Florence, even two months in. We have had some weekly assignments that I have enjoyed very much. We are given an assignment with very little direction but it forces us to explore and create in a very unique way. We had our first critique in the class which was super helpful as it helped us all. It was also a great opportunity to see work done by our classmates. </span></div>
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<span class="s1">We are done with our cultural literacy workshop class. Last week we had to make a group video project about our experiences in Italy so far. This was so much fun, as our video highlighted the amazing food culture here. I enjoyed this because a few of us from the studio arts program have been having family dinners every other week with students from the other programs and so for our video, we made pasta! We all met up and made fresh pasta! Fresh pasta meaning a pasta maker, eggs, flour and a lot of teamwork. This was one of the many experiences that I will miss back home. It allows us to meet new people and every week we do something new. </span></div>
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I finally got the hang of the pace here in Italy and know it will be hard re-adjusting in America. I love how relaxed everyone is here. My friends and I have definitely enjoyed this, as we spend a lot of time together especially during dinner and when we go out to bars. Traveling is also an example of changing the pace because although we only have weekends to travel, I don’t feel stressed traveling for such a short amount of time. You learn to enjoy the little things during the moment instead of planning too far in the future.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911121372644782857.post-82100867108156957712015-11-08T18:45:00.000-05:002015-11-09T00:27:26.942-05:00Ciao!!<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0 in;">
<span style="text-indent: 0 in;">Ciao!</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="text-indent: 0 in;">I can’t believe we have been in Florence for
over two months.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="text-indent: 0 in;">It’s funny how having a
routine can cause time to fly by so quickly.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="text-indent: 0 in;">Two months gave me enough time to learn the ropes, and try and blend in
better than I was my first couple of weeks here.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="text-indent: 0 in;">I know the dos and the don’ts of grocery
shopping, where the best (and cheapest) cappuccinos can be found, and I have a
favorite route to class.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="text-indent: 0 in;">Having my
parents visit this past week was such an unexpected rewarding experience, as I
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place, and why it attracts so many tourists.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> F</span>lorence is so aesthetically pleasing; my dad even said that every
street looks like it is a part of a movie set.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Living here for two plus months has allowed me to appreciate the more
subtle treasures of Florence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love the
dog culture, and the way people are always meeting for a coffee or a
pastry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is just a different
appreciation for time in Florentines than there are in many Americans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To sit and eat and enjoy a coffee or a snack
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overload, and it really is hard to <o:p></o:p><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">capture this city in a sketch or two. But, I will try! Here are a couple of sketches, and some of my favorite pictures I’ve taken of Florence.</span><br />
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In the streets of Venice near the St.Lucia train station there sat a man drumming on pots and pans. Rather he appeared to be half elephant, half man due to the plastic mask he wore complete with a trunk.We tipped him and stayed for another round of contagious rhythm. My heart melted as children approached him yelling, "Ciao elefante!" At first he seemed to disregard them but then he handed out a few pairs of extra drumsticks. The parents urged their reluctant children to play and after a moment more of hesitation, they began nonsensically banging on the makeshift drum set. The man; half elephant, half human, joined in with an energetic beat. They performed together; the children's faces glowing. Once finished, the drummer leaned back and gave the children a round of applause. The crowd that had gathered began to join in on what I assume to be the first applause received by these tiny musicians. </div>
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Witnessing this was beautiful. It reminded me how important it is to show children support and to encourage creativity. The moment also reminded me of all the support I've received from childhood until now that resulted in me studying art in Florence. Even though it seems like a small gesture to hand out drumsticks and let kids play for a few minutes, it's so important and could have a huge impact in their lives. Small moments of support such as this add up. I hoped for a chance to give a moment like that to a young artist. </div>
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So we walked away in awe of the moment we had witnessed and sat by the water. We had a few hours until our train so we began sketching and painting Venice as night fell towards the glistening waters. Out of the corner of my eye I saw the family next to us struggling to take a selfie. On their third attempt I offered to take it for them and they happily agreed. As I sat back down, the little girl exclaimed, "una artista!" then pointed to the paints and continued to speak in Spanish. The mother explained, "She is a little artist herself, she has a set of watercolor at home."I responded enthusiastically and talked to them for a bit.<br />
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I returned to sketching the green dome across the water with the darkening blue sky surrounding it. I could faintly hear the drummer continuing his catchy beat. After a few minutes I turned back to the family and I asked the girl if she would like to paint. Once her mother translated, the girl looked at me a little scared like she had been put on the spot but then looked at the paint set. I asked what her favorite color was and handed her my sketchbook as I put blue paint on the pallet. She took the brush and painted swirls across the page as the mother happily took photos of her daughter painting by the water in Venice. Once she finished, she handed me the brush and smiled. I asked her name and for her to sign the painting. </div>
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Blanca's painting happily sits on the last page of my sketchbook as a reminder for me to be grateful for everyone who has put a paintbrush in my hand. </div>
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Featuring the BEST sandwich in the world!</td></tr>
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If you had asked me where I would
be sitting at this time of year last semester I would have said, “most likely
in my dorm, or even more likely the Ceramics studio.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Where am actually sitting right now you ask?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my kitchen, in my apartment, that sits on
Via Farini, in the middle of Florence, Italy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Yup, that’s where I am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Never
would have guessed it, never thought I would have the guts to spend an entire
semester away from my family, friends, and most importantly my dog, but here I
am nine weeks in and slowly realizing that I am running out of time in this
amazing place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes, it doesn’t
even seem like I’m in school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I still
think I am on summer vacation and that when I go back to the cold of Uconn I
have two full semesters left of junior year, but I don’t.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sitting sketching and water coloring in my
sketchbook at the Pitti Palace on a bench surrounded by the Boboli Gardens is
actual class, walking through the streets snapping pictures of bicycles whizzing
by on their way across town is class, sitting repeating and trying to tell my
brain “Mi chiamo Cate” and “Di dove sei?” rather than “My name is Cate” and
“Where are you from?” is class. Its crazy!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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am happy to accept.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Coming from a three
dimensional background I spend very little time sketching things that I find in
the world around me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Its like a new way
of looking a the world and looking at a page.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The page is the finished product rather than just the beginning forms or
plan for the finished product.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes I pretend when I start a
new page that it is a poster or a webpage, this helps me to visualize the
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pasted images.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So far my favorite place
to sketch is the Mercato Centrale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
like a scene from a movie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People
bustling in and out of the doors, shouting over each other to the venders,
trying to get the freshest cut of beef or the juiciest tomatoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The vibrant colors fill the room and the
smells as you walk between the stalls are like a breath of fresh air.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Down one aisle, the pungent smell of fresh
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I've also really enjoyed taking photos for our photography class. Its really interesting having the city as your subject. Unlike at Uconn where your pretty limited to mooing cows and sunsets over horsebarn hill! Its really strange how on a daily basis I walk by the Uffizi, or through Piazza della Signorina and think nothing of it, despite being surrounded by countless tourist pointing their cameras up to the faux David. Being able to live among these incredible works of art that have been standing for decades always gets to me. And how thousands of artist before me have stood where I am standing and have pulled their own inspirations from it. Below are some more photos that can help better describe my experience here much better than words can. So much has happened over these past few weeks I can barely wrap my head around it! Just looking back through my photos to pick some to include I keep thinking "Oh yeah! I remember doing that!" and being utterly surprised that I was actually there and not just looking at a picture from google images. Until next time! Buona Serra! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sketchbook page- My unofficial best friend tying up meat</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Part of my "Something New" Project-<br />
Blueprints of the Palazzo Vecchio</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taken for a photography assignment-<br />
At the Boboli Gardens</td></tr>
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Florence is wonderful, but you all already knew that. My writing cannot properly capture the feeling you get from spending this much time living and learning in a place like this. I think that being here is something that you have to experience first hand to actually appreciate it fully. Despite that, I am still constantly trying to capture everything through photo and video, in hopes that others will see them and feel at least a fraction of what I've been feeling during my time in this beautiful city.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911121372644782857.post-25961671077227243392015-10-11T10:01:00.001-04:002015-11-09T00:36:51.811-05:00 Quando a Firenze…<span style="background-color: clear; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Reflecting on the past few weeks of my stay in Florence, I realize just how much my perception of my experience here has evolved through time. Before my departure to Italy, I was ecstatic to begin my journey abroad in a setting that was completely different from that of home. I couldn’t wait to immerse myself into an environment that wasn’t limited by familiar surroundings. I was ready to explore beyond my boundaries. Although I knew that I might struggle with the unfamiliarity, I was determined and ready to face this challenge in my life.</span><br />
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At least… that was what I had set my mind on until I finally set foot in this foreign city and experienced for myself what living as a Florentine was actually like. The crowded streets full of bustling tourists, the narrow cobblestone roads, and the constant heavy smell of cigarettes lingering in the air was all that I could put my mind on for the first couple of days. As disappointing as it is, I found myself yearning for a sense of familiarity and comfort: of home. I felt guilty, as though I had failed my own goals of finally doing something that was beyond my comfort level. I soon realized that the only way to stop feeling homesick was to immerse myself even deeper into the Italian culture.</div>
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I started to take my time to observe my surroundings at a closer glance. Once the weekends came around, I would venture out and explore the city’s hidden gems: the delicately adorned vintage stores, the petite bakeries that sell their sweet and savory pastries, the shiny new supplies neatly displayed on the shelves at the art supply stores, and who could forget the wonderful Central Market of San Lorenzo where shopping for groceries is a treat rather than a chore. Florence was finally starting to feel like my second home. I found myself wanting to take more time to fully absorb my surroundings; From sitting on the steps in front of the Duomo at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_630067487" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">9pm</span></span> to sketch, to going for a morning run by the Arno and feeling the Tuscan wind blow gently on my skin, these moments give me another clear reminder of my original intent of studying abroad in Italy. All there is left to do now, is to look at as much art as I can, explore and travel all of Italy and its neighboring European countries, and eat as much gelato as possible because when in Florence…</div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">And to end, <span style="font-weight: normal;">In 1953, John Steinbeck says these beautiful words about Positano, Italy in Harper's Bazaar, b</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">ut honestly, I think it can speak for all of Italy:</span></span></div>
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I cannot believe it has been five weeks since I left JFK
airport to go to Florence. The time is racing by and I am trying to grasp every
last second. From walking to class, or sitting on the steps of Santa Croce, I
want to absorb all Florence has to offer. The opportunity to be here is still
mind blowing. It is the greatest
experience I could have ever asks for and I am thankful for everyday I have
here. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Although I am not in my home state of New York, Florence
sure does make up for it. New York City in the fall is one of my favorite
places to go. It’s hard not being there during the beautiful weather. Although
there is not a Starbucks on every street to find a pumpkin spice latte on, I love
the cappuccino here. While I do miss my
friends, family and my best friend (my dog Hank), I think Florence is truly wonderful.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am currently enrolled in the International Students Institute
in Florence, Italy. I enjoy taking class field trips around the historical
city. We have sketched in the Pitti Palace, toured cathedrals, and walked
around the central market. Having class around the city has made me more
aware of my surroundings. I have learned so much about the city during my
classes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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One thing I have had hard time learning is languages.
Throughout middle school and high school I was required to take Spanish. You
can say speaking Spanish is not my life calling. Rolling my rs and conjugations never stuck
with me. Learning Italian has been similar to my Spanish experience. The
constant use of vowels is something im starting to learn. I try to practice my Italian
when I am ordering a Panini. When I try to speak, the person behind the counter
ends up speaking in English. My language barrier is something I will have to work
on as the weeks roll by. <o:p></o:p></div>
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My number one favorite thing about this city is the
wonderful selection of food. Although sometimes I do miss sushi, the food is
incredible here. I have never had so many choices of pasta in my life. From pear
ravioli to the truffle sauce spaghetti, I have a hard time choosing. I usually
end up ordering everything with pesto. If I am cooking in the apartment, my
meal will consist of spoon full of pesto. I always loved pesto at home although
my love has turned into an obsession. I crave it all the time!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Overall the experience of being here is more than I could have
ever dreamed of. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity that I will never
forget. I look forward to my weeks to come. Hopefully I will be eating more pesto and learning
the Italian language! <o:p></o:p></div>
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As I finish up week five in Florence, I must say that I feel like a local. Maybe I don't always dress the part, and maybe I'm not fluent in the language, but if someone were to ask me where I live, I would say Florence, no hesitation. Every morning I am lucky enough to wake up and remember that I'm here and that truly is a beautiful thing.<br />
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What I would like to focus this post on is not just life in this breath-taking and historical city, but also on travel and the experience that comes with that. My journey here was a long one and I don't even know where or how to begin. I have never flown without my parents before coming here and I must say that getting around on my own is very liberating and makes me realize that I can count on myself to figure out a lot more than I had suspected. It's scary to <i>really</i> be on your own. At UConn, my mom is an hour drive away, plus campus is just that-- CAMPUS. Going to school in a city is a huge adjustment to make from UConn, and I am proud to say that I have passed that test with flying colors.<br />
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After learning how to transition from Connecticut living to Italian living, I found that I could finally begin to experience the culture and Italy itself. My first euphoric experience since landing here was my trip down to the Amalfi Coast. I signed up with one of the many student travel agencies in Florence, and I can honestly say that I have never gotten so much out of three days in my entire life. It was rich and packed with beautiful sights, historical landmarks, and <i>so</i> much fun. First, we spent Friday on a boat tour around the island of Capri, and then went into Capritown to grab lunch. This was followed by a beautiful and relaxing beach day on Saturday in Positano. Then, the highlight of my weekend: hiking Mt. Vesuvius and touring the ruins of Pompeii. This has to be one of the most enriching experiences of my life (so far). Walking through Pompeii felt like walking through a ghost town in the most real sense. I couldn't have predicted a more eerie, intense feeling than what I felt while standing, pressed up against the gate that separated tourists from recovered artifacts and bodies. Yes, bodies. Real people who were really preserved for 2000 years under 125 feet of ash.<br />
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I am so thankful for the chance to see all of the historical pieces that make-up Italy, and the many more things in Europe as a whole that are to come. These five weeks have made for the most unreal, life-changing moments that I've ever been able to experience and I think that's the key to studying abroad. I'm sure that if you read up and down this entire blog, not one post doesn't contain the word "experience". And that's all that I can hope for in the weeks to come. More experiences that can turn into more stories for me to share.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911121372644782857.post-51936016685364047742015-09-28T17:56:00.000-04:002015-11-29T16:00:33.247-05:00A City Filled With Interesting People.When thinking about the city of Florence before I had personally been there, I thought of the very small and pretty town filled with lots of rich history and amazing food as this is all I had heard from those that had been there for a week or less. After arriving and living here for around a month now I can say that these thoughts have been proven true. But one thing that I did not expect would be the very diverse amount of people throughout the city apart from strictly Italians that were not talked about. When walking down the narrow roadways to school it's easy to spot out people of many varying backgrounds. I really enjoy talking photos of people, as well as drawing them, so this was a great place for me to expand on this ongoing project of mine. The people here all have different interpretations of what's cool for clothing, haircuts, etc... so this was a great change from the typical American style. Also as a side note, the difference in the amount of people of smoke is quite the change as well. Along with the size of the cars. <br />
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To talk about my experience so far in terms of adjusting to the new lifestyle and becoming accustomed to the changes, I think I'm doing well as of right now. Moving into an apartment with people I hadn't met before was a little nerve racking but exciting at the same time. We all became great friends within the first few days and we still prefer to go out and participate in activities as a group. I feel like this helped a lot with the sense of culture shock in the beginning as I wasn't experiencing all this on my own. If one of us became lost, or needed help with anything, we would figure out a way to get the job done. I still become nervous in public sometimes as I am still learning the basics of the Italian language, and don't want to make myself like a fool. But most of the people that I've met in the city have been very nice for the most part. One thing that annoys me though are the "gypsies" of the town. Earlier today I had seen a man sitting by himself looking at something on his phone, and a gypsy woman walked right by him grabbing his phone from his hand. Luckily he managed to grip it correctly and not let her take it, but acts such as this really bother me.<br />
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Four weeks in to my stay, I'm reflecting on what my expectations were before leaving home compared to what studying abroad and living in Florence is really like. I wasn't expecting the adjustment to city life; the cramped sidewalks, the lack of nature. I wasn't expecting the lovely combination of homesickness and physical sickness that happened within my first week. I wasn't expecting to feel so lost sometimes. </div>
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If you couldn't tell, this is my first time abroad and my first time away from home for a long stretch of time. I've always been the one out of my friends to write letters for their plane rides and to like every one of their photos depicting their travels. Now instead of living vicariously through them, I'm seeing things for myself. They were excited for me and I finally received plane letters in return.</div>
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My friend Abby who studied abroad in Madrid wrote, " I think it's so great that you will actually be bored one day. While it feels like a vacation and there's so much to explore, you're really going to just LIVE in Italy. So Casual!" When I read this at the beginning of my trip I didn't fully understand and I definitely didn't ever want to feel bored. The first few weeks I would get upset if I ever thought I was taking the experience for granted. I tried to resist feelings of discomfort or sadness and make myself fully appreciate every moment. </div>
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I'm glad that my view has shifted and I now understand what she was saying. I will never have the romantic view of Florence which people who see it for a few days have but that's not a bad thing. Instead, I'll have a deeper appreciation for it. I will have felt at home here. I will have repeatedly done all of the little things that tourists don't get the chance to do. These simple moments include sitting in the Mercato Centrale for hours, sketching and sipping a cappuccino, walking down the Arno River on my commute to class, having friends over for dinner, and leaving this city for a weekend trip and then returning home to Florence. </div>
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We are officially done with our fourth week of classes here
in Florence and I must say it has been an interesting journey already! From
figuring out which is the best grocery store, to figuring out directions from
one building to the other, to communicating with an Italian hairdresser on how
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The program has a unique set up, which allows you to learn
in a completely different way than we are used to back home. Many, if not all,
of our classes are on-site. We have had maybe one drawing/painting class in the
studio! In Photography and Art History, we visit museums, squares and different
streets in Florence one day of the week and the other day, we are in the
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All that I have seen in textbooks of the architecture in
Italy does not even compare with seeing it in person. The buildings, cathedrals
and statues amaze me each day I pass them. Even being here for almost 4 weeks,
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“Italy is Eatily”. Of all my experiences, this sentence sums
it up the best. I can’t get over how incredible the food is here. Gelato,
croissants, pizza, the cappuccinos! Shopping for fruits and vegetables in the
markets might just actually be on my top 5 favorite activities to do in
Florence. The variety is amazing, but the taste is even better! However, buying
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Although I am very excited to be here, I feel like it is going by so fast! My teachers have already all distributed the format for midterms, which means it is almost half way! I am looking forward to learning all that I can while I am here, as well as traveling as much as possible in the time that is left. I can’t wait to reflect on my experience in my next blog post. Ciao for now!</div>
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<span class="s1"><span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>To kick off the Florence 2015 blog, I will start off by saying Florence is unlike any place I’ve been before. I am extremely grateful this trip was made possible because I‘ve already learned so many new things here and this city continues to amaze me. We have been here for over three weeks now and I’m slowly adjusting the the new lifestyle that has little in common with Storrs, Connecticut. I admit to having the absolute worst sense of direction ever. So, navigating my way through Florence has been undeniably overwhelming. However, I’ve slowly started to get to know my way around, prioritizing my route to the grocery store and gelato of course. It shouldn’t be a surprise that food has been a major theme during my travels in Italy. I’m thankful to take a break from the dining halls for a semester, and have a kitchen to cook food we buy fresh everyday.</span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Besides a couple of clumsy weeks of trying to fit in, I have been constantly amazed by my new home. I heard all the stories and saw all the pictures but I really was not expecting Florence to be THIS incredible. Everything here is so quaint and picturesque that I cannot stop snapping pictures. So the food is delicious, the streets are beautiful, but the most unbelievable thing so far has been seeing art history come to life. My first week here I was very lost and unexpectedly popped out in front of the Santa Maria Novella. Cheesy as it may be, the sight took my breath away. I studied this church in Art History last semester, and seeing it in the flesh was so exciting. I feel so fortunate to be able to live in a city with so much history and life. I definitely need to work on my Italian a little (a lot), but I am so thrilled to get this opportunity, and I cannot wait for these next couple of months.</span></div>
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Tutti e molta bene qui a Firenze! Our third week of classes is winding down as is our fourth week, that makes a month! My goal coming here was to tell myself to drink in everything that Florence has to offer. During the summer, I studied Renaissance art history so I would better appreciate what I saw here. Those moments of recognition have been incredible. But what was not written in those books was the richness that completely surrounds you. It strikes me every day (even we got immensely lost our first two weeks here!) in what history we live. For example, we learned through our art history reading this week that Brunelleschi designed the Piazza Annuziata that lies 1000ft outside our door! And our street is named after Gino Capponni, whose memorial alter I saw in the Santa Croce.<br />
Florence is saturated. What a gift to be able to come through a wonderful art program to study in the densest area, quite possibly, in the entire world. My favorite moments here (besides speaking Italian with Florentines) are when we venture out at night to the Piazzas to sketch. What captures me these past weeks were the textures of the city and, of course, the human form through sculpture.<br />
We are protected from the wind by Arnolfo di Cambio, sitting next to Giambologna's thoughts carved in stone, attending lezioni in a pallazzo designed by Alberti in the 15th century. Our teachers provide us with feet-propelled classes guiding us to living history and revolution. Looking below and above, I think of whose historic shoes also touched these streets that our Nikes are touching now. I haven't yearned for home, but what does leave me sad is the thought that I will not be able to comprehend all that lies before us. Even now, I find myself caught up in this thought. But I firmly believe our teachers are providing a prolific depth of knowledge to us; we then can adeptly venture on our own. Our life here is completely consuming. To have such depth of passion gushing from every crevice of cobblestone and curve of sculpture wakes you with such vigor in the morning living goes beyond living.<br />
What more can you ask for in life?<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911121372644782857.post-30177567908430129112013-12-11T13:28:00.001-05:002015-03-12T23:25:02.652-04:00Firenze<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Ciao tutti!</div>
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In a weeks time I’ll
be packing up my belongings and leaving Florence, Italy. That realization has
not quite hit yet. This semester in Florence has been an amazing experience to
say the least. I feel as though I’ve just started to settle into the pace of Italian
life and living and now its almost time to leave! During my time here in
Florence as well as on my travels through Europe I’ve learned a lot about
the similarities and differences between cultures, the importance of diversity,
and how to push myself out of my comfort zone. However most, if not all, of my
learning and experiences came from experiences I brought upon myself
independently outside of the program and outside of school. While the program
hosts amazing internship opportunities as well as numerous activities and field
trips to neighboring cities there is quite no experience that can live up to
traveling and relying on yourself. Even wandering the streets of Florence is a
wonderful opportunity to get lost and explore where the winding cobblestone
streets take you. The beauty of Florence is never-ending from the aerial view
of Florence from the Piazza de Michelangelo to the countless museums full of
beautiful works of art from Renaissance masters such as Leonardo da Vinci and
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The food is a central
component of Italian culture and that is one aspect that rubbed off on me
quickly. I’ve always enjoyed cooking and when I discovered the central market
bursting with fresh produce, meats, fish, handmade pasta, cheeses, and wine I
was beside myself. I’ve enjoyed the process of cooking with only the freshest
of ingredients and have found a passion for food! No big surprise there though.
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One
of the most challenging aspects of life was the adjustment to the slow pace of
life, which challenges my speed walk to class daily. However, after realizing
the relaxed nature of Italian life I’ve recently come to accept and even
embrace this pace. I find myself noticing more of my surroundings and even
letting myself wander if I have the time. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I can happily say that I’m forever
sleep deprived from early morning train rides to our city or country of choice
on the weekends and even busier weekdays filled with exploring the city of
Florence. This semester has brought me on a whirlwind adventure tossing me completely
out of my comfort zone into unchartered territory. However, this unchartered
territory has led me to discover some of the most unbelievable food, works of
art, and people I couldn’t have imagined possible. Its unbelievable my time
here is coming to a close. Hopefully, I’ll be able to return in the future to
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<span style="font-family: Times;">I would need to blog twice a
day, every day, to capture the essence of my time here in Florence. The way I
feel about this city has changed in a myriad of ways, as expected, since the
moment I first saw the Duomo from the airplane until now. It’s easy now, so close
to the end, to romanticize my time here, since it does indeed involve a lot of
romance—the culture focuses on it, the men profess it, the language is even
named after Romance. But, I feel like I must shed a little reality on the
experience, and talk for a brief moment about the struggles and discomforts of
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<span style="font-family: Times;">I think I speak for everyone
when I state the following: the mosquitoes are enough to drive a sane woman to
violence; there is no safe way to walk around with a to-go cup of coffee without
knowing how blatantly American you look; street vendors seemingly pop out of
the ground whenever it rains, prompting you with “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ombrella? Ombrella? Sorella, signoria, ombrella?”</i>; tourists crowd
each square and seem to have no sense of periphery vision, no matter how
obvious it is that you are late to class; every time you speak some form of
broken, Americanized Italian, you will immediately receive an exasperated sigh and
response in perfect English. </span></div>
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because of the beautifully warm weather. To-go cups are not typical, because
Italians would rather <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">experience</i>
everything they do in a slow and enjoyable manner. Why gulp down your cappuccino
as you walk to class, when instead, you can take five extra minutes and sip it
while standing at the bar? The vendors, however annoying they might be, at
least will never be as terrible as those in other cities—those that will
actually go so far as to grab you by the arm when you won’t pay five Euro for a
cheap plastic poncho. The tourists are only there for the same reasons I am,
when I think about it, so how can I be angry? They have the right to see what I
see every day, they have the right to experience the wonder I have felt for
months, and I can’t <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">really</i> blame them
for staring, slack-jawed, at the Loggia in Piazza della Signoria as I rush past
on my way to Photography. Lastly, Italians are used to Americans simply
assuming that everyone speaks English, so it’s no wonder that most of the time
we students receive that exasperated English response. But, doesn’t this make
each conversation held in only Italian, however difficult it might have been,
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<span style="font-family: Times;">No matter what small
struggles I may experience here, the fact remains that Florence is, to date, my
favorite place I’ve ever been. As my fellow students have already said over and
over, being surrounded by history and art and beauty is not something one can
get used to. The fact that I consistently use the Duomo as a meeting point for
friends or Santa Croce as a landmark to get to someone’s apartment is just
absurd. I am as sure as I can be that I will return to Florence, and I am even
more sure that I will never, ever forget my time here. </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911121372644782857.post-22578169909669113352013-11-19T07:12:00.000-05:002013-11-29T18:24:05.185-05:00Ciao Ragazzi Belli!Ciao mi amici! Come va? I am here writing from Florence, Italy in my last month of studying abroad. Let me start by how amazing of an opportunity I have had to come here. Not everyone gets a chance to study overseas and so I am very thankful of this matter. I really hope that if you ever get the chance to study in a different country that you take it no matter where it is, although I do recommend choosing Florence.<br />
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With a month left on my trip I have become very sad that this awesome journey in my life is coming to an end. Since fall break, where I travelled to London, Amsterdam, and Ireland, time has been moving very quickly. I have been making sure to make the best of all my time and appreciate every moment I have whether it is sitting through the art history of Florence at 9AM or going to the grocery store to pick up food. <br />
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Upon first arriving I was nervous and had no idea what to expect of my time here. I did not know that I was going to be having the time of my life meeting awesome strangers and friends for life. Living in the city center is something that I could already relate with because I am from New York City. It has been very interesting for me seeing how another city works, especially one that has way more history than my own. There is no Metro which is a huge difference but it makes sense because the city is relatively small and walking around to get places is never a problem, especially when there are so many beautiful sites to see. Even the architecture of all the buildings is wonderful because many of them have sculptural designs making every building unique in its own way.<br />
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I am very interested in seeing what I will feel and how my perspective on life will change when I return to the states. I for see it as being sad at first that I have left Florence but I am going to try and change my attitude to happiness because of the wonderful chance and experiences that I had overseas. <br />
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Here is a link to a stop motion video that I have created over looking the Arno, which is the main river that runs through Florence, hope you enjoy!<br />
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I am going to end on the note that if anyone chooses to study overseas you really have to make sure you embrace yourself in the culture and that you try everything that you would not be exposed to at home. Step out of your boundaries because although it can be uncomfortable it becomes worth it in the end. Try your best to speak the language of the people and even try learning before your arrival (would have really helped if i followed this). Also, try and make local friends because then you really can get a sense of the City and what the contemporary view of the city is. I have made local friends here that I hope to have for life and will welcome into my home at any point in life.<br />
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Thanks for your time =D<br />
enjoy some pictures from around Florence as well.<br />
ciao ciao<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911121372644782857.post-80833017495426457492013-11-18T18:00:00.000-05:002013-11-18T18:00:00.278-05:00Gelato Anyone?<div class="MsoNormal">
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Being asked to reflect on my time
here when I am so close to going home is a daunting task. I've seen and done so
much that’s it’s hard to remember how it felt to arrive in Firenze and
experience it all for the first time. Thinking back to the first few weeks I can safely say that I've adjusted well to Italian life, though I know
that I will never really blend in here. I can manage the hectic grocery store checkout
line like a pro and today I even smiled at the street vendors persistent
attempts to use flattery as a sales tactic. I also realized that I have no idea
where I left the folded and worn down map of Florence I used to cling to.
Navigating the city has become automatic, maybe from nights of wandering around
in whichever direction seemed most interesting, with the Arno and Duomo always
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Walking has always been one of my
favorite pastimes and Florence has some of the best paths to offer. I love
stumbling on bits of art everywhere I go. From ancient sculptures and frescoes
to scrawled messages and graffiti, the streets of Florence never disappoint. I've
even found poetry written on the crumbling walls I pass daily. There is
inspiration everywhere I look, not only in the art of the city, but also in
every marketplace and square. From fish laid out in il Mercato Centrale, to
gowns displayed in shop windows, there are countless colors and forms to add to
my sketchbook or snap a picture of. The culture that I am surrounded by never
fails to surprise me with something new and exciting. I will always have a new
street to turn down and a gelato flavor to discover here.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m also discovering new things
about myself, as a person and as an artist. I've gained the confidence to
travel on my own and maybe just a <i>little</i>
more confidence in my artwork. Having the amazing opportunity to shoot photos
of the Ponte Vecchio and sketch the skyline that holds the Duomo has opened my
eyes to all of the things that I can create. The idea of returning home is
bittersweet, but I’m excited to return to Storrs with new ideas and the drive
to bring them to life. I’m not saying I've discovered what kind of artist I am, but
for now I won’t let that decision bother me. If anything I've simply added more options to my list of possible careers in art. <o:p></o:p></div>
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With only a few weeks left I can
safely say that this semester has been unforgettable, and there’s still time to
squeeze in a couple more memories(and gelato flavors). <o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p></o:p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911121372644782857.post-72527715326601618562013-11-09T15:32:00.001-05:002015-03-12T23:34:46.275-04:00Ciao Ragazzi! <style><!--
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Arrivaderci Frank!</div>
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Ciao amici, so here I am in Florence, a little more than
halfway through the semester, a strange and confusing time to reflect upon. I
feel as though I am already unintentially mentally preparing myself to the
transition of returning to Storrs, CT and I find myself conflicted both about
how I feel towards being here in Florence, and also about returning to the
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Aside from that cryptic introduction, I want to say that the
time spent here has been absolutely amazing. The spontaneous family dinners
have been proof that all you need for a great meal is some pasta, vegetables,
chicken, cheap wine, expensive olive oil, and maybe a language barrier. The
sites and museums around the city have still not stopped to constantly deceive
us with the importance of their collections inside by their convenience and
attainability (apparently it IS possible to stumble upon Michelangelo’s
gravesite without knowing it). Traveling has also become something that is
expected of you to do every weekend, and because of how easy it is, I’ve seen
and been to more places than I originally intended coming here (I’ve also spent more money than I intended as well). </div>
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It’s really interesting to compare my expectations of this
experience with how it actually turned out, including what I would be doing
here in terms of work, where I would travel during time off, what I would be
doing with my free time, etc. One main difference is definitely present in the
work that I do here. I’ve had more free time to develop my sketchbook further,
but less access to studio space so the result is an entire new vocabulary of
drawing that I would not have developed if I had not been in Italy. I’m also
hoping that my lack of photo documentation of this experience won’t haunt me later,
since each one of my drawings is a direct reflection of what I was looking at
and what I experienced (at least to me, so I guess it’s a little selfish). </div>
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Anyways, I still hope to meet the rest of this semester with
an open mind because I know for a fact that there are still experiences to be
had, even though part of me is already looking forward to come back to a heavy
work-load, multiple deadlines, and late nights. The reason for my excitement to
go back is not as much homesick as it is an anxiousness to use what I’ve
discovered here towards getting my career started. I do believe that this
experience has had an incredible influence on me and I’m excited that it’s both
almost over, and that there is still a good deal of time left to spend here</div>
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