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Kaitlyn Cates, Alumni Ambassador

Alumni Ambassadors

Texas A & M University

Florence, Italy

Summer 2025

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE CLASS WHILE ABROAD, AND WHY?

My favorite class was my studio art class. We were in a real art school in Florence and spent many hours in the studio working on drawings, making sketchbooks and other art projects. I also got to see so many museums and iconic Florentine sights thanks to this class.

HOW DID YOU ENGAGE WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WHILE ABROAD?

I engaged in several ways while in Florence! One way I did was when me and my roommates went out to eat we tried as many new places as possible and looked for places that were authentic, and most of the waiters or cooks at those places were so kind and engaging with us. I also became a regular at some cafes. With my class, we also went to so many museums and historical locations, and even did some shopping at local and longtime art and leather stores.

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Kaitlyn Cates,  Alumni Ambassador