Aloha! My name is Alisha Reyes, I'm from Maui, Hawaiʻi, and I'm an avid reader and art lover pursuing a double major in Marketing and International Business at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
 
Studying abroad has been a long-held dream of mine. Growing up in Hawaiʻi, the world beyond our islands seemed so far away, but that distance only made me more curious about what’s out there. And so, I’m incredibly grateful and excited to be studying in Florence, Italy in Spring 2026 at the Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute.
 
Come along with me as I explore new places, try new things, and discover the world beyond home, one adventure at a time!​