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Go Abroad!

Although my life is crazy enough as is both as a student and as a student reporter, I decided I needed to shake things up for this upcoming summer. If I decided to take classes again this summer at the University of Florida, it would be my fourth summer up in Gainesville. While it would help in terms of getting me closer to graduation, I need a break from the normal routine of things.

So, I have decided to take my skills and knowledge abroad. I will be studying Ethics in Telecommunications in Italy through UF's College of Journalism and Communications.

My program is from May 7 - June 3. We will have apartments in Florence and then will do day trips around the European country, and will end our trip in Rome.

Gators in Florence

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This will be the first time I have traveled abroad by myself (meaning no family or close loved ones by my side) and it will be the longest time I am away from those closest to me. Although I am extremely nervous for this new adventure, I am excited to see what opportunities come from me studying abroad.

I can't wait to see what happens this summer and how much growth comes from pushing myself out of my comfort zone.

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