At college you’re so busy juggling 5-7 classes, a part-time job and an internship... and that’s just about “normal” for LIM students. Not to mention trying to manage a social life somewhere in between. My decision to study abroad ...
Traveling to Marrakech, Morocco during my time abroad was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The trip opened my eyes to a completely different culture, religion, and way of life. Marrakech is like no other place I’ve ...
While studying abroad in Rome I have observed that there are three things that all Italians are extremely passionate about: food, family, and soccer. Like the Italians, I am passionate about family, even more passionate about ...
Visual Merchandising major John Lynch is spending a month in Italy this summer interning with the retail design company Grottini. Recently, a fellow Visual Merchandising student, Liz Berardi, joined him there in Porto Recanati. This past weekend, ...
by Lindsay NunneryWe stopped in Siena for the day and it turned out to be one of my favorite cities. It was such a quaint village located in the countryside of Italy. The sun was shining and we climbed the top of the Duomo, where we were able to ...
I took an AP European History course in high school and remember learning about the ancient art Italians created and how famous they are for their architecture. It was surreal being able to stand in front of Michelangelo’s David in Florence (I had ...
If you ever go to Italy, one thing I definitely suggest you do is eat gelato every day!
by Lindsay NunneryDuring our stay in Milan, we ventured out to tour a silk factory where they produce scarves by hand and machine. As a fashion student, it was awesome seeing Louis Vuitton scarves being stitched together by the machines. The ...
by Alyssa FrancoisAfter visiting the headquarters of Cassina in Meda, we toured the showrooms of Poltrona Frau, and Cassina in Milan. There we viewed the products they have for sale for special clients as well as walk-in customers.