About Susan
Two years ago I spent my junior spring semester abroad here in Florence, like thousands of American students do every year. Coming over I had no idea what to expect, I didn’t know the language, the city, or my fellow students. However, as soon as I stepped off the plane I fell in love with Italy. Florence quickly turned into my second home. In one semester I learned about art, wine, Italian culture, and above all about myself. I returned reluctantly home to Connecticut after my five month European adventure, and decided I wanted an art history degree in addition to my business degree. In May 2006 I graduated from Lehigh University in marketing, but still had to finish my art history degree. Conveniently it worked out so that I could finish my art history major with Syracuse University in Florence in one semester, so I returned last fall.
This Spring I am taking a class at the University of Florence, interning at the Museo Arceologico and working with FlorenceForFun. In between I find time to discover Florentine museums and galleries, new restaurants, and travel of course. Ciao!
Profile Questionnaire
Name:
Susan D’Inverno
Nickname:
Sus
Age:
22
What other study abroad destination did you consider and why?
Madrid, Spain - Its a fun an interesting city and I studied Spanish for 5 years
What sold you on Florence?
Italian art and culture plus my Italian heritage
Has it lived up to your expectations?
yes and beyond
Whats the best movie you have seen recently?
I saw the ‘Queen’ in Jannuary. It was excellent.
What celebrity are you most like and why?
Jennifer Aniston, but her character Rachel In friends, I’m a bit flighty often confused but have a good heart.
What is your favourite food?
I have favourite genres - Italian (obviously), Asian Fusion and Sushi
Who would you be if you were a cartoon character?
Road Runner - He is so clever and fast
Is the glass half full or half empty?
at the moment half full
Name one weird occasion you’ll remember for life
All of the crazies on the bus, I will remember all of them
Most embarassing moment (in Florence)?
There have been many.But most recently I was having a piece of chocolate in the middle of a Piazza and didnt know there was liquor inside it and got it all over myself. My boyfriend and everybody laughed at my expense.
What place captures the essence of Florence for you?
Cliche but Piazza Michilangelo, the view of the center and hills aw well as the evening routine of passagiata is so typical of Florence.
What is your favourite piece of artwork and why?
In florence- Glotto’s ‘cycle of life of St Francis’ in the Bardi Chapel, S.croce.
In general - Picasso’s ‘Les Demoiselle d avigno’
Name one Renaissance master you would invite to dinner and why?
Botticlli, i studied him for a semester and the end of his life is a mystery. I have a lot of unanswered questions.
Is there anything you feel the rest of the world needs to know about you
Self Advertisement- If you are looking for a art/marketing major to a fill a job opening call or e-mail me, thanks!Ha!