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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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“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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