The First Week of Classes

After getting settled and moving in, my room mates and I want exploring the Sunday before classes started. We decided to walk around the north east end of the city. We first made our way to the soccer stadium and track field in Florence. This is where the Fiorentina team plays. I think sometime soon a bunch of us are going to go to a game. From there, we went north, and went to see the David Statue in the Accademia Museum. It was pretty incredible, and it is definitely a sight worth seeing. There is a lot of other great work at that museum too.

On monday, classes started. It was strange to get up and have to go to class and not be a tourist anymore. All of my classes seem manageable. I am in four classes. I am taking Italian, an international business class, a class on the Italian life and culture, and renaissance art history.The classes are pretty small because we only have about 60 people on our program, so I really getting to know everyone in my classes.

Then on Tuesday night we had a welcome dinner sponsored by the school. It was great to finally meet everyone on the program. They served a delicious meal, with 4 different appetizers, 3 main courses and dessert. It was kinda like Bucas back at home, but much better!

The weather has still been gloomy. We have not had one sunny day since we have been here. It rains most nights, and only gets into low 50's during the days. I was sussposed to go a hike nearby today, but it was cancelled due to the weather. Hopeffully the weather won't get in the way of any of my other plans for the weekend!

Ciao!

Andy