On another day trip to Florence, the group decided to take a break on endless walking and lean further into the culture by enrolling in an authentic Tuscan cooking class. A chance to rejuvenate our energy to explore the city even more! The class was hosted by De’Bardi Ristorante, located on the south side of the Arno River, just to...
Now that the initial chaos has settled, our group is officially starting to feel at home in Volterra with classes officially underway. The schedule is well balanced, leaving us time to explore the city while also learning about its history, culture, and architecture. It’s a kind of structure that makes every walk feel like part of the lesson. Our very...
And so it begins: the first winter study abroad group officially landing in Volterra. After arriving on January 10th, we settled into the building after running only on fumes, craving sleep, and slowly realizing that we actually made it. Matt and Abbey arrived in Florence on the afternoon of January 9th after a long journey from Toronto to Frankfurt to...