Things I Won’t Miss
Lack of sidewalks (I value my life)
Lack of a grid system (I got lost easily on my own)
Awkward broken Italian/English conversations (I’m awkward enough speaking to other New Yorkers)
The euro (I just want to buy everything and not have to convert it)
Lack of street signs/rules (I have bad eyesight)
Saying something in Italian and getting a response in English (I appreciate the courtesy, but I’m trying)
Lack of microwaves
Subjective pricing (I just don’t get it)
Things I Will Miss
Lack of sidewalks (Less cars/noise)
Lack of grid system (I love getting lost and seeing non-touristy parts of town)
Awkward broken Italian/English conversations (people are so nice here and I love Italian)
1 and 2 euro coins (so much easier to use than dollar bills)
Heart shaped food (made by Italian men. Pizza, cappuccino, you name it)
Art everywhere and the ability to cut the line and see it all (thank you Amici degli Uffizi)
The food (fresh and delicious)
The sounds
Siestas
The fashion/window shopping
Walking to class (hello 4 minute commute)
Stairs (I mutter and sigh, but I feel less guilty about my 3 desserts)
The internationalism (I’ve met people from the most random places and the most interesting life stories)
Things I Have Learned
There is a mix of people everywhere you go (and you don’t have to like all of them)
I love art history and art (even more)
I can cook
It is possible to be assigned the perfect roommates
Discussion
I’ve had a fantastic month in Firenze. I’ve met amazing people, had great food, and done so many things/gone to so many places. There’s not much too discuss. It’s been awesome. I miss it already.