A Student's Travel Guide Through Europe | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

A Student's Travel Guide Through Europe

Here is a great guide from a study abroad student on the must go places in Europe.

191
A Student's Travel Guide Through Europe
Emily Lima

If you know me, then you definitely know that I have been studying abroad in Florence, Italy for this semester. I have had the life changing opportunity of visiting 7 countries and over 20 cities. I saw some amazing things, as well as created memories I definitely will never forget. Now, if you plan on studying abroad in your college career, I have a nice little guide of the places you should go, including the activities there you will not want to miss while there (in no particular order).

1. Florence, Italy

I know I said no particular order, but I'm impartial to Florence, so I had to put it first. Known to the Italians as Firenze, this is one of the most structurally beautiful cities I have ever seen in my entire life. In the heart of Tuscany, you will never eat better food or drink better wine in your entire life. You have to try Osteria Santo Spirito and Trattoria ZaZa; best meals I have ever had. Bring a bottle of wine up to the Piazzale Michelangelo and watch the sunset overlooking the entire city; I guarantee you will take the best Insta of your life. Climb the Duomo to get a picturesque view. Go to the Galleria dell'Academia, home of Michelangelo's world-famous David. Go the the Uffizi Gallery to see The Birth of Venus. This city is full of art, food, and culture; you will not be disappointed.

2. Paris, France

cool to do. I'm sure you can think of some other legal actives to occupy your time in Amsterdam as well.

7. Amalfi Coast, Italy

Lizzie McGuire themed caption), Vatican City (buy your tickets beforehand), the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps, the Roman Forum, and so much more. Climb the Spanish Steps for a beautiful lookout during sunset.

There are so many other places I have gone to as well that are worth it, including: Naples, Pisa, Pompeii, Palermo, Cinque Terre, and Dublin, Ireland (go to Temple Bar). I just couldn't go into full detail, otherwise this article would go on forever.

Have fun during your semester abroad; I am still on my semester abroad and I am already jealous of you.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
friends

Here you will find a list of many of the people you will come across in your life, and if you're lucky, you'll be able to give a name to all these characters that you hopefully see day to day. Don't take these friends for granted because they all add a little something to your life, and if you can't name all of them to your personal friends, chances are it might be you...

Keep Reading...Show less
gossip girl

On the Upper East Side, Blair Waldorf is an icon. She's what every girl aspires to be. She's beautiful, confident, and can handle any obstacle that life throws at her. Sure, she may just be a television character. But for me, she's a role model and theres a lot that can be learned from Queen B.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

The Perks of Being a Girl

“I just want you to know that you’re very special… and the only reason I’m telling you is that I don’t know if anyone else ever has.”

2833
girl

As frustrating and annoying as it can be, being a girl is really awesome. We are beautiful inside and out. Not a lot of people may see that, but girls have a ton of amazing qualities.

We have unique flirting skills.

Us girls have a significant way to flirt with other people. Even when we say the most random or awkward things, we have a way of making everything sound cute and planned. It’s just a gift; we’re good like that.

Keep Reading...Show less
gossip girl

Us college students know all about the struggle of spending the day in the library. Whether you are writing a ten-page paper, studying for a biology exam, or struggling through math homework, you somehow find the strength to get to the library to get it all done. Let's just say you have a lot of different thoughts that run through your head during the many hours you spend in the lovely library.

Keep Reading...Show less
female tv characters
We Heart It

Over the past decade, television has undergone a very crucial transition: the incorporation of female lead characters. Since it's a known fact that girls actually do run the world (Beyonce said so herself), it's time for the leading ladies of the small screen to get some credit. Without these characters, women would still be sitting in the background of our favorite shows. These women are not only trailblazers for female empowerment, but role models for women worldwide. With that, here are 15 of the smartest, sassiest ladies gracing our screens that remind us that women do, indeed, rule:

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments