by Mariah Gibbons | Jul 11, 2018 | Study Abroad
While studying abroad it Italy, I took a long weekend to travel to the Amalfi Coast, a stretch of coastline along the southern edge of Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula. I have never seen a place more beautiful. Located off the coastline in Italy’s Bay of Naples, is the...
by Mariah Gibbons | Jul 10, 2018 | Study Abroad
During our third week of classes, we went on a field trip to the Santa Maria Novella Historic Pharmacy, in Florence, Italy. The moment you walk into this beautiful building, you are overtaken by the aroma of different perfumes, lotions, and oils. Our tour guide took...
by Mariah Gibbons | Jul 6, 2018 | Study Abroad
Throughout our lectures this week, we primarily discussed the U.S. healthcare system; more specifically elder care, the Affordable Care Act, and insurance companies’ role in the system. We learned that financial responsibility is a critical difference in the United...
by Mariah Gibbons | Jun 22, 2018 | Study Abroad
Our first week at the Florence Health Institute (FHI) has been eye-opening, to say the least. We have gone on countless tours to help immerse us in the rich Florentine culture, and the FHI staff has taken the time to begin helping us understand Florence in terms of...
by Mariah Gibbons | Nov 22, 2017 | Study Abroad
Summer 2017 provided a new study abroad experience for Kent State University students pursuing careers in nursing, public health, medicine, pharmacy, or any related field, to study healthcare through an international lens at the Kent State University Florence Health...
