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Monthly Archives: May 2013
Get off Campus and Be Part of the City by Morgan Slade* – University of Bucknell
I studied at Syracuse University in Florence in the Spring of 2012 and it was the first time I committed myself to participating in a volunteer program. The program gives American students the opportunity to know diverse parts of Florentine … Continue reading
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Tagged afterschool activities, candle making, communities, community, creative-writing, elderly, elementary school, felt making workshop, homeless, interdisciplinary approach, readings in english, retirement home, Volunteer Program
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“Close-Knit” Volunteers by Julianna Duva – University of Southern California
Volunteering was one of the most enriching experiences during my time in Florence. I had the opportunity to make candles at a homeless shelter, work with felt at a retirement home, help students with their English homework, and knit with … Continue reading
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Tagged elderly, knitting, retirement home, Volunteer Program, volunteering
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Discover Florence: l’Arte “Nascosta” by Carolyn Murin SUF Art History MA
For few months Florence is your adopted home, and you’re probably eager to explore the city and see all it has to offer. The ubiquitous hordes of tourists wait in line outside of the Uffizi or jostle for space in … Continue reading
I (taly)Tunes – Learning Italian through Music
It is common for people to make generalizations about people from other countries using stereotypes. The Swiss, for instance, are generally considered to be very precise and punctual, the Germans fussy and strict, and the English formal and boring. What about Italians? Italians are thought to be … Continue reading
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Tagged classical music, Italian music, Italian singers, italian songs, live music, lyrics, opera, pop music, symphony
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