Ciao (Hello)! My name is Kimberly Lopez, but you can call me Kim. I am 21 years old and from Los Angeles, California. Growing up in Southern California, I loved the sunny beaches, tall skyscrapers, and the city life. For college, I headed south to attend the University of California, San Diego, where I study International Business and Art History. This fall, I am excited to trade palm trees for the cobblestone streets of Florence, Italy, where I will be studying abroad under the Tuscan sun. Florence is a city full of history and Renaissance art, and I can’t wait to share what I learn and experience with you all. I’m looking forward to this journey and to hearing about yours, too!
Want to know more about how you can study or intern abroad when you are a college student? The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Learn more about the scholarship by clicking here!
