Il Mio Apartamento!

Oh my god, you GUYS! Quick update:

I just got my housing assignment, which I have been waiting for since forever. I was getting a little nervous because the program I'm studying through (ASA) can place you almost anywhere in the whole city. However, (drum roll) I got the best possible location (italics makes everything more dramatic)


Welcome to my apartment, AKA downtown Florence!! This is quite literally the most excited I've ever been about a picture of a door. Fran and I are going to be in a 2 bedroom apartment with two other girls (randomly) from Stonehill (not so random)! The apartment has a full kitchen and a cute little living room. We're also going to have our own washing machine (which sounds weird to be excited about, but trust me...guys trust me, it's a great thing) Besides what's in the apartment...let's talk about what's more important: THE LOCATION.

When you walk outside and look directly to your left, you will see the Duomo! (we can thank Google maps for the beautiful photos) We are smack dab in the city center and only a 10 minute walk from campus (which will actually be good for working off all the pasta and gelato) 

Knowing where I'm going to spend the next four months, makes me feel so much more settled! It's another thing I can check off the list, and puts me one step closer to actually being in the city, instead of just talking about it. I promise these posts will get more exciting...well at least I hope so! For now, just hang tight and if you've been to Italy and have recommendations for restaurants, (within poor college student standards) shops, or really anything, comment the suggestions below!

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