Liberal Arts Major: International Politics
Minors: History and Economics
Hometown: Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Experience Time: Summer 2022
Give us a brief summary of your experience?
In May 2022 I studied abroad in Florence, Italy at the International Studies Institute as part of the Maymester program. For 3 weeks I took IB 399: Doing Business in Italy and the Mediterranean where I learned various things about the business environment of Italy and foreign exchange rates while having the opportunity to visit many local businesses and companies, such as a winery. In addition, I resided in an apartment in the heart of Florence where I experienced the local culture by eating at amazing restaurants, sightseeing, and enjoying the nightlife. Overall, I had an awesome time and would highly recommend Florence to everyone interested in going!
"The course I took was great in expanding my understanding of business in Europe, specifically Italy and provided me with knowledge that will be very helpful in my future studies as I continue to complete my degree."
How did this experience impact you academically?
This experience impacted me academically as it gave me a much more in-depth understanding of Italy and the European Union in an economic, political, and social sense. The course I took was great in expanding my understanding of business in Europe, specifically Italy and provided me with knowledge that will be very helpful in my future studies as I continue to complete my degree.
How will this experience impact your career goals?
This experience has impacted my career goals by making me realize that I want to prioritize a career that enables me to travel the world with ample time to truly immerse myself in other countries. Also, it has made me realize that I want my career to have an international focus through business and foreign policy.
How has the College of the Liberal Arts helped you to find and/or succeed in this experience (e.g., adviser, faculty, staff, enrichment funds, etc.)?
The College of the Liberal Arts has helped me succeed in this experience because of the enrichment funds that I have been awarded that have allowed me to truly enjoy my study abroad program by helping to alleviate worries about burdensome costs.