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Sophia Raia (she/her/hers), Alumni Ambassador

Alumni Ambassadors

University of San Diego

Florence, Italy

Fall 2025

HOW DID YOU ENGAGE WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WHILE ABROAD?

I met local Florentine students, tried a cooking class for authentic Tuscan food, and practiced using Italian to communicate with the locals.

WHAT'S ONE STORY OR IMPORTANT ASPECT YOU ALWAYS TELL PEOPLE ABOUT YOUR TIME ABROAD?

With Florence being a walkable city, I was able to see new sights and the beauty of the city every single day. The world really felt like your oyster. My daily walks included reading Dante's cantos, seeing the Duomo, and walking to the Boboli gardens.

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Sophia Raia (she/her/hers),  Alumni Ambassador