Hi! My name is Allison Moses and I am a junior majoring in marketing at Penn State University. Studying abroad has been a life-changing experience and I hope to continue my travels after I graduate!

Most Memorable Experience:
My study abroad was filled with so many amazing memories and people. One of my favorite memories in Florence has been sitting in the Santo Spirito square with my roommates and the friends we have made here. This semester we have been blessed with so many sunny days where my friends and I would sit in the square. We would play cards, recap our weekend travels, and plan our upcoming weekends together. It was here that I built new friendships with the best people!

Piece of Advice:
The best piece of advice I could give is to build relationships with the locals! Making friends with your neighbors, local restaurant owners, and even the ISI staff members is one of the best things you can do. I have been given so many amazing recommendations of things to do here and in Florence that I never would have discovered on my own. I have also been given tips and advice for my weekend travels that have helped me make the most of my time here. Building these relationships has also made me feel much more comfortable here in Florence. Knowing I had people to talk to or even just wave to on the streets has made me feel at home here!