Not that it's my entire personality or anything, but I did, in fact, study abroad in Florence, Italy this past Fall. Everyone always says, “Studying abroad is a life-changing experience” and “You will never be able to shut up about it," and while both of those are definitely true, I will also not shut up about how my style has evolved. I remember shopping before my flight and picking out all the clothes I thought would define me for the next four months. It wasn’t until I arrived that I realized I needed a reset.

As a study abroad student, there is immense pressure (mostly from ourselves) to blend in, as the last thing anyone would want to do is look American. (Yikes). Florence is a fashion hub, and the first Italian fashion show was actually held at the Palazzo Pitti in Florence. This rich history comes out in the street style of its locals, and while Tallahassee does have its perks, I will miss feeling like I’m sitting front row at a runway show every day.