Living in Italy as an American was one of the most exhilarating parts of the entire trip. You are in all senses of the phrase in a whole new world. At first I thought it would be intimidating and that the Italians would dislike us. I was afraid I would insult them with one of my customs or with my lack of skill in the Italian language. But this proved unproblematic. I can honestly say I did not have a single incident in which someone mistreated me or I felt like the odd man out. The Italians were open and welcoming.
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Posted: 11/20/08
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My study abroad program over the summer was coordinated through Florida International University's Honors College. The Honors College is a separate entity within FIU that selects students based on merit (GPA, SAT, community service, extracurricular activities etc.), as well as an essay application in order to be part of the program. The six-credit course taken in Italy is actually one of the ways in which students can complete their fourth-year requirement.
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Posted: 11/20/08
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This summer I participated in the Italy Study abroad Honors College program for Florida International University. My trip completely opened my eyes to a whole new way of life. Everything was different from the baths to the food. Yet, as they say, different isn't always bad—and my experience proved just that.
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Posted: 11/20/08
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This summer I embarked on the greatest adventure of my life. I was one of the 24 students who visited Italy for the entire month of May with Florida International University's Honors College program. My study abroad experience was absolutely exhilarating and I would recommend it to all students. I don't say this only because of the nights filled with fun or the breath-taking views, but also because of all I learned.
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Posted: 11/20/08
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As you walk into Florida International University you will usually see a few handmade banners. Keep walking and you will find two or three tables with candy and students passing out fliers. This is campus life. Yes, FIU is a commuter college, but that definitely does not mean that our students don’t get involved.
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Posted: 11/20/08
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The college experience—the one you dreamed about while poring over countless applications and sorting through exam dates—isn't based solely on the idea of being in a brand new atmosphere and environment. It isn't even based solely upon the structure of a university curriculum. Yes, though it's radically different from what you may be familiar with in high school, much more comes into play in shaping your overall collegiate experience.
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Posted: 11/20/08
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