Our final day in Italy, and it couldn’t have been more perfect! Even though it was supposed to rain all day, it held off during our morning activities. After having breakfast at the hotel (and having my final cappuccino from the espresso machine), we took the subway to Lineapelle. Lineapelle is part of the UNIC…

Another day gone, and more amazing experiences to remember it by! Today, we returned to Cattolica University for a guest lecture by Dr. Francesca Rinaldi about fashion business models and sustainability. Her lecture taught me valuable information about the current fashion business practices and how they address issues like sustainability. First, we discussed the revolution…

This morning, the marketing manager of Velasca presented information about the company and the Bottegas (stores) that sell their products. Velasca sells hand crafted men’s leather shoes that are 100% made in Italy. Their target market is businessmen older than 25 who want a reliable product, but do not want to pay the price of…

Yet another beautiful day in Italy! We checked out of the hotel in Verona and headed to our first site visit of the day at Sartoria Cavour Tailoring Company. Sartoria Cavour is a member company of the Consortium and was started 30 years ago by 2 tailors. Their business model is focused on on producing…

This morning, I enjoyed a beautiful walk along the river to the Arena, the amphitheater, and the castle. On the way back to the hotel, we stopped at some local shops and had gelato for lunch (as usual). After the free morning, we took a public bus to Mero&More. The visit began with a series…

Another day, and it has yet to rain! The sun was out in full force, and even though I’m a little sunburned, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Venice is one of the most unique and beautiful cities in the world, and I loved seeing it. With 1,200 natural canals and 456 bridges, Venice…

In fair Verona where we set our scene… Today we arrived in the historic city of Romeo and Juliette, and I was yet again amazed by the beauty that Italy offers. After taking a quick stroll, and eating fresh cherries, we went on a walking tour of the city. As an introduction, the guide gave…

On the plane last week, the man that I sat next to told me that all of Italy is beautiful, but Florence will be my favorite city. Even though we have two more locations left to visit, as of right now he was right! The beautiful architecture, breathtaking scenery, and amazing gelato are just some…

Ciao! After a long bus ride that gave me the opportunity to catch up on my sleep, we arrived in Florence, and it is more beautiful then I imagined. Our hotel room’s décor and high ceilings make me feel like a princess, there are amazing gelato shops at every corner, and the Duomo at the…

Another beautiful day in Italy! Thankfully the rain held off, and we enjoyed an excursion to Lake Como. In the morning, we made a company visit to Montego Spa. Montego Spa is a family brand, silk printing company that makes silks for well known customers such as: Louis Vuitton, Dolce and Gabbana, Valentino, and Chanel….

Today was another amazing day in Italy! Our morning was spent at the Leonardo Da Vinci museum, and it was a mind blowing experience. Before this trip, I thought that I knew all there was to know about Leonardo. He was a famous painter most commonly known for The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa….

When you look up pictures of Duomo in Italy, you’ll see photographs that will amaze you.  The beautiful architecture that resulted from the rich history of the country is breathtaking, even in photos. However, seeing everything in person is completely different. It is an experience that I will never forget. This morning, after a crash…

After a long day and night of traveling, a delay due to projectile vomiting, and a time difference of 6 hours, we finally made it to Milan!! Even though it was raining when we boarded the bus to Milano Centro, everyone was clearly excited for the day ahead because today was our first encounter with…

Ciao! My name is Amanda Mroz and I am enrolled in Pitt Business. I am planning to double major in Human Resources Management and Marketing and double minor in Political Science and Economics. I am from 30 minutes outside of Pittsburgh in Gibsonia. I have never traveled to Europe, so I am very excited to…