Duomo -Lucky shiny leg -Damage from bomb, thought to be the leg, actually just a random part on the door -Statue of liberty, the original (lady liberty eventually was a mix of this and French statue) -took forever to build -Visconti family Visconti family seal -Snake eating a human, seen on the inter soccer team … Continue reading Milan Sights to See: A Simple List
Guide to Studying Abroad at Bocconi University (especially if you’re a UT student) School: Classes Overall, I would say the school is easier than UT in a lot of respects. Although, it depends on your type of person. If you procrastinate til the very last minute, it might be a difficult choice. All of my … Continue reading Ultimate Guide To Study Abroad: UT to Bocconi
I had a friend invite me to go to the "Armani Silos," yet I had no idea what it was. She said it was the first sunday of the month, so it was free. I couldn't pass down free, plus it was a good excuse to get out of the house and take a break … Continue reading The Armani SILOS
I am so blessed to have beautiful weather on my last day in Milan. I was able to bike around the city and take in all the sites one last time. Leaving Europe is bittersweet. I spent 6 whole months here and went to countless places, met some amazing people, and I have been inspired. … Continue reading Goodbye Milan
Italian businesses have frustrated me countless times, especially phone service companies. When I'm upset or frustrated, I hardly ever get a response or even feel like I'm valued. Even when I'm not frustrated people just don't try to keep me happy. Take the grocery store for example. If I'm checking out at HEB, usually the cashier … Continue reading A Good Customer Service Experience
I finally made it to my first european football game, or in american terms, my first european soccer game at the legendary San Siro stadium in Milan. The National Team of Italy vs. the National Team of Germany. Two very well known teams, but I'm not here to pretend like I know anything about who … Continue reading A Night at San Siro Stadium
In honor of yet another unfair charge I received from Vodafone Italia, I wrote a little song to the tune of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. "This is a story all about how, Vodafone charged me all up and around. Now I'd like to take a minute to ventilate, about how Vodafone cost me much more … Continue reading Vodafone frustrates me – A LOT
It’s official! I sent in my ballot for the US 2016 Election! Voting from abroad is not easy, but the US government does what it can to give its citizens abroad options, without risking ballot fraud. I turned in my ballot to the US Consulate of Milan. My other option would be to send it through … Continue reading Voting From Abroad
I'll bet you that every country in the world, in some shape or form, has been following or at least seeing updates on the US presidential election. Italy is no exception. If I watch the italian news every I'll hear "italian italian italian Donald Trump italian italian Hillary Clinton," etc. If I look through a … Continue reading US Presidential Debates: Live from Italy
I came to Milan because it’s “The Fashion Capital of the World.” It’s where famous Italian designers and houses grew their reign, where inspiration meets innovation, and where craftsmanship is valued to great lengths. I take great appreciation in that people actually care about what they wear and while I can’t afford a lot of … Continue reading Milan: La Citta della Moda
