Hey everyone!

My name is Shuvya Arakali and I’m a sophomore at Penn State.  This summer I’m going to Florence, Italy for 6 weeks.  It’s a program that will be held at the Palazzo Rucellai Institute in Florence.  I’m hoping to fullfill some gened requirements like arts and humanities.  What better place to study art and history than at the birth place of the Renaissance?  I cannot wait to experience the amazing italian cuisine, travel throughout the beautiful cities of Tuscany, and learn more about the Italian culture.  I am excited but still a little nervous about being on my own in a foreign country. Even though past program participants told me that most Italians know English, I’m still trying to learn a little Italian- who knows, it may come in handy.  I just hope the volcanic ash clears by May…

Thats all for now! 

Location: University Park, Pennsylvania