ARTICLES
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Re-Adapting and Re-Integrating: Life After Study Abroad
Christine Staton prepared carefully for studying in Florence but not for the emotional and cultural challenges of returning home. Despite support and a reverse culture shock workshop, readjusting to life in New Jersey proved difficult, revealing how deeply her study abroad experience had reshaped her identity, habits, and sense of belonging.
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Explore What Interests You
An open-minded journey from Italian studies to startup logistics shows how curiosity, studying abroad in Florence, and embracing unexpected opportunities can shape both career and identity. Alexandra Garey highlights the lasting impact of international experiences, personal growth, and pursuing what genuinely inspires you.
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Above and Beyond
Carla Hill Galfano reflects on how her study abroad experience in Florence shaped her career in museums, her academic path, and her personal life, as she closes one professional chapter and begins another—revealing the lasting, transformative power of living and learning in the city of art.
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