Gemma Colasanti
Hi! My name is Gemma and I study writing, Italian, and live event management at Ithaca College. When I'm not at dance class, you can find me reading, crafting, thrifting, and snuggling with my cats, Lyra and Tiny.
Blogs by Gemma Colasanti
My Siena Mementos
It’s been almost two weeks since my time in Siena ended, and while I’m excited to be back home with my family and my cats, I’m starting to miss the life I had...
My Top 3 Weekend/Day Trips While Studying in Siena
There was no way I was going to Italy without exploring as much of the country as I could in the few weeks I had. Here are my three favorite day/weekend trips!
Experiencing the Palio of Siena
Before moving to Siena for the summer, neither I nor the other students here really knew what the Palio was. I knew briefly from my father that it was a horse...
IES Abroad Siena Apartment Tour
If you’re anything like me, then housing is one of the main study abroad things you’re worrying about. I’m not going to lie, preparing to study abroad was...
Why Did I Decide to Study Abroad?
As I get ready for my IES Abroad program start date, I think about how different Italian-American culture is from traditional Italian culture, and reflect on...