summer2026
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Read more: Frescos in ItalyAfter attending the Fresco workshop, it made it all the more impressive how these artists in history were able to create such large frescos that…
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Read more: Pienza + Organic Farm
I had the privilege of touring an organic farm! Truly breathtaking to see the sustainable focus of the farm. From, the sun holes to the…
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Read more: Memories from Pienza
While the weather may not have been ideal, I think Pienza was a beautiful experience to end a great day after our tour of Salcheto…
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Read more: Carrara SourcingAll materials were sourced locally during the Renaissance, requiring specific processes to harvest and transport. Excavating Carrara marble used materials like manual saws. Once blocks…
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Read more: The Art in Engineering
Learning about the many famous renaissance figures who were both creative artists and engineers showed the possible balance between the two seemingly different careers. Integrating…
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Read more: Urban Planning and Sustainability Florence
As I have settled into my apartment in Florence, it has been breathtaking to experience a world so different from America. The streets of Florence…
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Read more: OrientationFor me, the jet lag was really prevalent on this trip! Even now, I keep mixing up the days and thinking that it’s Monday. Still…
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Read more: Pre-Departure Exploration and Energy: Brazil
Before the pre-departure meeting, I knew very little about how electrification works. As an Environmental Science major, my background focuses more on renewable energy in…
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