Hey! I’m Isaac, a current Junior at the University of Connecticut where I’m studying English and Psychology. Outside of my major, I enjoy studying languages, writing screenplays, writing articles, watching movies, and more. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions regarding anything relating to studying abroad (or any of the other topics listed above). I greatly enjoyed my time abroad and would be happy to share my experience and answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Favorite moment in Florence: 
It’s certainly not easy to pick one favorite moment, but I will say my day in the countryside of Tuscany picking chestnuts and eating delicious homemade pasta and tiramisu would be hard to beat. I was lucky enough to be able to venture outside of the city center where it was calmer, and I was surrounded by more nature.

Advice to future students: 
The biggest advice I could give future students is to do their best to get a base in the language before arriving. Not only is it very practically useful, but it elevates your time abroad greatly. Being abroad in Italy is your opportunity to be immersed in another language, which is the best way to learn one, but it isn’t possible if you don’t put in the time and effort to do so. It also enables you to better connect with the locals and allows you to feel more comfortable venturing out.