Studying Abroad in Florence, Italy
By: Michael Malich Living in Florence, I have been introduced to an entirely new world, new language and new forms of communication, and I am so fortunate to have
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Getting Your Student Ready to go Abroad
Tips from Gonzaga’s Director of Study Abroad, Richard Menard In a few weeks, students will be traveling home for Christmas break. Some students, a few weeks later, will board a
GIF Families-Communicating with Your Student While They are Abroad
By: Betsy McAlister Preparing your son or daughter to study abroad is an exciting time. Vicariously, you get to imagine places they will visit, ponder how classes in a foreign
Study Abroad at Gonzaga University
Study Abroad at Gonzaga University has been a tradition since a pair of Jesuits created the Gonzaga in Florence Program 55 years ago. While almost 50% of the
Travel Safety while Studying Abroad
Fall Family Weekend was the weekend of October 7-9. This was a great time to visit Gonzaga University and see the leaves change, but many parents were visiting Gonzaga because
GIF Families – Ciao from Firenze!
Ciao from Firenze! Paige LaFlamme This first month has truly been life-changing. For our first weekend in Italy the entire Gonzaga-in-Florence program took a weekend trip to Rome for our
Students Reflect on Study Abroad
I have been fortunate to study abroad twice during my time at Gonzaga – once in Zambezi, Western Zambia, and once in Florence, Italy. Although these opportunities were extremely different,
First Generation Students Studying Abroad
By: Richard Menard You and your student have both put forth a great deal of time and energy to prepare for life in college. Your student has decided to come
The First Month in Abroad
By Matt Baray As the first month of our study abroad experience comes to an end, it has continued to be an incredibly impactful and humbling experience. Not only has
Ciao from Firenze!
Paige LaFlamme This first month has truly been life-changing. For our first weekend in Italy the entire Gonzaga-in-Florence program took a weekend trip to Rome for our opening tour. Yes,