- Olivia
- Iowa State University
- 2014 Summer
Around the mountain we go to Paderno del Grappa! 05/23/14
After a hectic flight, almost missing my connection in Paris, and realizing that my French and Italian language skills are almost non-existent; surprisingly, I made it to my home for the next four weeks, Paderno del Grappa! My first view of the village was a few spots of white, yellow and peach colored squares sitting […]
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- Megan
- Western Michigan University
- 2015 Spring
I'm Here. Now What? 05/20/14
Wow. I am finally here. I don’t think that it’s quite set in fully that I’m in Italy, but this sure isn’t Kansas anymore (well, Illinois technically.) But that’s not to say that there aren’t already noticeable differences. For one, as I was trying to navigate the Frankfurt airport at 6 in the morning, which […]
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- Adam
- University of Iowa
- 2014 Summer
Do As The Romans Do 05/19/14
As I was studying for my exams this past week, I was constantly looking for motivation. Why start reviewing my flash cards when that next episode of ‘Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ starts in exactly 14 seconds? And then I would look at the bulletin board on my bedroom wall, and I would see the […]
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- Megan
- Western Michigan University
- 2015 Spring
Ready? Set? Go! 05/19/14
Finally. After a ridiculously busy semester, it’s almost time to go. It’s finally happening. Even as I type the words, it’s still hard to believe that I’ll finally be getting on a plane and going to Italy tomorrow. I absolutely could not be more excited! And if you’re reading this, I’m thinking that you’re excited […]
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- Olivia
- Iowa State University
- 2014 Summer
Italy. Seven days. 05/12/14
Italy. Seven days. The only way to make it seem real is to say it aloud. And when I do, I can’t stop smiling! I will be in Italy in seven days! It is what I have been looking forward to for months, but it was not until I started writing this blog that the […]
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- Rachel
- University of Iowa
- 2014 Spring
Reflection on My Time Abroad 05/06/14
Before you leave CIMBA, you listen to a few of the staff members talk about what it’s going to be like for you when you get back home. When I sat through these “town hall meetings” I kept thinking “Why am I here? I’m not going to have culture shock. I’ve only been here three […]
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- Rachel
- University of Iowa
- 2014 Spring
Advice for new CIMBIANS 04/29/14
1. Go to the Tabacchi with your friends and get sandwiches (10x better than anything at Jimmy John’s or Subway). Have a picnic at the picnic tables on campus! 2. Go on a run around Paderno and to other nearby towns. There are a few hills (they never really get any easier…) but the view […]
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- Danielle
- Iowa State University
- 2014 Spring
Semester Reflection 04/18/14
After being home for a couple of weeks, I have been able to let the experience of studying abroad and being at CIMBA for three months sink in. My time in Europe definitely went faster than I expected it would, and I wish I could have stayed longer. The experiences I had abroad, and the […]
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- Danielle
- Iowa State University
- 2014 Spring
Final Week at CIMBA 04/18/14
As my journey was coming to an end, I experienced a whirlwind of emotions. I was both happy to be going home and to be done with school, but sad to leave Europe and all my amazing, new friends. I was shocked by the variety of students that were at CIMBA. I met students from […]
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- John
- University of Delaware
- 2014 Spring
The Transition Home and a Final "Ciao!" 04/16/14
A full week has now passed since I returned home from CIMBA and I cannot believe my study abroad experience has ended. It feels as if I awoke from a dream and definitely does not feel that I was away for three months LIVING the dream. Still, returning to America reminded me of all the […]
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