Rowen Jensen

Ciao! One of the best parts about studying abroad, especially in the dorm like style of CIMBA, is the opportunity for your whole cohort to explore a new city together. A few weekends ago, a large portion of our cohort, 19 out of 23, got to explore Barcelona together. A lot of memories were made, and the experiences throughout the weekend made us a lot closer.

One of the main reasons I chose CIMBA was its proximity to the Dolomites, a part of Italy I had always dreamed of exploring. Six of us wanted a peaceful weekend getaway, and our professor recommended Molveno, a small town nestled in the Dolomites about two hours from campus.

I find myself in a unique position as I wrap up my college experience with CIMBA in Italy. With graduation set in December, this study abroad experience feels like both a final farewell to college as well as my long-awaited chance to study overseas. I always had a desire to study abroad these past 3 years but got very comfortable with my experience at the University of Arkansas and found myself putting it off.

Fall CIMBA student Rowen settles in to live in Paderno and learns travel lessons in her first two weeks.