{"id":579,"date":"2011-07-14T21:26:48","date_gmt":"2011-07-14T21:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.studyabroad101.com\/?p=579"},"modified":"2011-07-14T21:26:48","modified_gmt":"2011-07-14T21:26:48","slug":"things-part","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.studyabroad101.com\/blog\/2011\/07\/things-part\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s the Little Things, Part One"},"content":{"rendered":"

Studying abroad is all about new experiences, big and small. Although the smaller day to day details may be forgotten over the course of time, there are a few memories that I will never forget. These moments were branded on my memory, and every time I think about them I can\u2019t help\"\"<\/a> but smile, or even laugh to myself. It was the little moments during my time abroad in Florence, Italy that made my experience what it was; unique and extraordinary<\/strong>. I wanted to share a few of my small, yet favorite memories during my time abroad! They may seem silly to an outsider, but they will give you some insight into the kind of significant experiences that changed my life, broadened my perspectives, and taught me lessons that I won\u2019t soon be forgetting.<\/p>\n

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During my first month abroad, a few friends and I took a train to Cortona where my favorite movie \u201cUnder the Tuscan Sun\u201d took place. We just happened to sta\"\"<\/a>rt up a conversation with a boy on our bus, who later on nonchalantly mentioned that he was in the movie when he was a kid. We watched the movie as soon as we got back to our apartment, and sure enough there he was! Star struck (kind of)!<\/p>\n

Lesson Learned:<\/strong> Don\u2019t be afraid to meet new people, you never know who you\u2019ll end up next to on a bus!<\/p>\n

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My first weekend away, I traveled 14 hours on a bus to Prague in the Czech Republic. Was I ready for the 10 mile walk uphill to the top of Prague? Okay so maybe it wasn\u2019t 10 miles, but it was definitely far and it was DEFINITELY uphill. Ruined my boots, froze my butt off, starved myself, and I would do \"\"<\/a>it again 100 times over just to see this view. Also we got corn on the cob at the end, and it surely does not get any better than that.<\/p>\n

Lesson Learned:<\/strong> Breathtaking scenery always makes up for the breathtaking\/strenuous exercise. Being abroad is a good opportunity to push yourself. You might find that the rewards are worth it!<\/p>\n

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Anyone who knows me well, knows that I am a huge Beatles fan. Seeing th\"\"<\/a>e Lennon wall was breathtaking. John never even got to see the wall himself, but the graffiti was some of the most beautiful I\u2019ve ever seen, both visually and meaning wise. Peace, Love, & Prague.<\/p>\n

Lesson Learned:<\/strong> Beauty can be created and constantly changed, and anyone can be a part of it.<\/p>\n

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Lucerna is an 80s and 90s dance club in Prague. They play the music videos to all of the songs on a big screen all around you. It\"\"<\/a>\u2019s really easy to forget what country you\u2019re in at this place. My best friend Kelly and I got completely lost in the music and the dancing; needless to say, neither of us had voices the next day (safe to say most of our other friends were happy about that!).<\/p>\n

Lesson Learned:<\/strong> Let loose once in a while, it\u2019s true what they say\u2026 you only live once!<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s nothing better than a cheap, freshly made croissan\"\"<\/a>t or mini pizza after a long night of\u2026 studying. These bakeries are hard to find, and are only open in the wee hours of the night. Not your typical midnight snack, but probably the best you\u2019ll ever have.<\/p>\n

Lesson Learned:<\/strong> Don\u2019t be afraid to explore even the smallest crevices of the city you study in!<\/p>\n

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This is only Part One, be sure to keep an eye out for Part Two!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Studying abroad is all about new experiences, big and small. Although the smaller day to day details may be forgotten over the course of time, there are a few memories that I will never forget. These moments were branded on my memory, and every time I think about them I can\u2019t help but smile, or […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_ppma_block_editor_authors":""},"categories":[4,21],"tags":[80,118,168,218,238],"ppma_author":[682],"class_list":["post-579","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-abroadadvice","category-stories-from-abroad","tag-cortona","tag-florence","tag-john-lennon-wall","tag-prague","tag-secret-bakery","author-pwpadmin"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t