Sisters Abroad: Kristen Lindell and Maddy Smith

Kristen Lindell and Maddy Smith, both juniors at Auburn, spent a few weeks in Europe at the beginning of the summer studying abroad. 

Prior to their five week scheduled program in Florence, Italy, the two girls spent time on their own in Paris "exploring" the city.  

After their time in Paris, Kristen and Maddy traveled to Scoula Lorenzo de Medici, the university in Florence where they would spend their weeks studying. Apart from their actual studies, the pair worked on their Italian and learned valuable cultural lessons. 

While at the University, the girls would attend classes Monday through Thursday, and spend their weekends traveling. Some of the locations they visited were Venice, Pisa, Rome, Cinque, Terre and Verona. 

Though the traveling was fun, Kristen enjoyed the time they were able to spend in Florence. 

"We always loved coming back to Florence," Kristen said. "We had an apartment and met a ton of different students from around the United States."

Their five weeks abroad sadly came to an end, and the two girls returned to the USA to spend the rest of the summer States side. 

"In our home city of Florence! Our absolute favorite place of the trip!" Kristen Lindell