Summer 2026
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Read more: People v.s. CarsWhen I first arrived in Florence, I was surprised to see how small the sidewalks were. Since so many people walk to get places in…
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Read more: Renaissance neighborhood street
Walking through the streets of Florence the influence of the renaissance is around every corner and shows what the people who planned out the city…
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Read more: Planning that Predates ParkingWalking around the city of Florence it is clear the streets were made before the modern automobile was introduced. Considering the history of the city…
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Read more: Tradition and Transformation in FlorenceHuman values between the Renaissance and today have changed drastically. After discussing this topic during class today, I have more ideas of why this change…
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Read more: Reflecting on Modern vs Renaissance Era ValuesAt its core, human nature tends to value similar things throughout time, yet there will always be clear distinctions in time periods as society grows.…
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Read more: Urban Planning in FlorenceAs I have been exploring the city of Florence, I have noticed that there are some key differences between this ancient city and the modern…
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Read more: May 6 – The “sewers” and first day at Charles UniversityWe started off our day learning and exploring the ancient waste management system that Prague created a very long time ago but still uses today.…
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Read more: Florence StreetsAfter becoming more familiar with my neighborhood, there were many things that stood out to me. The most striking of those observations is definitely the…
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Read more: Czech-ing InWe made finally made it to Prague today! Both flights were a little light, and the first night of sleep in the hotel was much…
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Read more: Transition of Values from the Renaissance to the USAKam Chan – Junior Industrial Engineering In terms of the values of the Renaissance, we discussed today that how their values were mainly surrounded around…
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