- Carley
- University of Missouri
- 2017 Spring
Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable 04/05/17
After 12 weeks, 7 countries, and 11 cities, it’s safe to say life has been anything but consistent. Three months ago I probably would’ve said that was a bad thing, but today I would argue that it has kept my life abroad interesting. While constantly traveling to new places and having to adapt to new […]
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- Carley
- University of Missouri
- 2017 Spring
5 Things They Don’t Tell You About Studying Abroad 04/05/17
Before coming to CIMBA, I was constantly told about all the friends I was going to make, all the places I would see, how I would learn more about myself, and how studying abroad would help me see the world from a different perspective. While all those things are 100% true, there were a few […]
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- Carley
- University of Missouri
- 2017 Spring
5 Ways Studying Abroad at CIMBA will Build Your Resume 03/28/17
I was always told that studying abroad alone will not set you apart in interviews, but what you learn abroad can. Luckily for myself and the other students, learning and personal growth is inevitable through traveling along with CIMBA’s additional opportunities and curriculum. 1. KT PSDM Certification– Most of your life will be spent making […]
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- Carley
- University of Missouri
- 2017 Spring
5 Tips and Tricks on How to Plan a Trip: Study Abroad Edition 03/21/17
So as you may know, it’s already week 6 and I’ve booked all but two of my trips. After trial and error (8 times over), I think I’m finally experienced enough to give you some solid tips on planning a trip while you’re abroad. I’m by no means a travel agent, but I’m pretty confident […]
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- Carley
- University of Missouri
- 2017 Spring
Italy and the US: Cultural Comparison 03/07/17
Before I came abroad, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect of Italy or even Europe in general. With European heritage and hearing about my Grandma’s childhood and parent’s visits, I just came to the assumption that it was an older version of the United States. After spending 7 weeks here and traveling to 6 […]
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- Carley
- University of Missouri
- 2017 Spring
Mingling With the Locals: Add a Seat 03/07/17
While traveling to different countries is definitely one of the highlights of studying abroad, after 7 weeks here I’ve also come to greatly appreciate getting to know the culture and people of Italy. Through the Add a Seat experience, I’ve humbly come to the conclusion that the people here are just as excited to express […]
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- Carley
- University of Missouri
- 2017 Spring
The Top 5 Do’s and Don’ts of a Formal Dinner: 02/20/17
So last week we were given a quiz over formal dinner etiquette followed by a seminar to review the subject. Going in, I felt pretty confident on my dinner etiquette… I mean I knew how to drink tea with my pinky up, so I was basically super proper, right? Yeah…unfortunately not. After getting a solid […]
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- Carley
- University of Missouri
- 2017 Spring
When in Rome: 5 Tips for Visiting Italy’s Liveliest City 02/13/17
Buonasera! (Thanks to our Survival Italian class, I’ve expanded my limited Italian vocabulary). So this past weekend I spent two days in one of the most historic cities in Italy: Rome. Despite this title, I’m not going to tell you a love story about a woman that takes coins out of the Fontana de Amore […]
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- Carley
- University of Missouri
- 2017 Spring
Factual vs. Actual: How Study Abroad is Way Different Than I Thought It Would Be 02/08/17
It’s officially week three (time really does fly when you’re having fun) and now that I’m basically a local (not even close), I think it’s a good time to share what I thought studying abroad was going to be versus what it actually is. So for those of you who are interested in studying abroad […]
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- Carley
- University of Missouri
- 2017 Spring
4 Reasons FOMO Is Not A Good Excuse To Miss Out on Study Abroad 01/13/17
You may be sitting here reading this wondering: What is FOMO? Well, let me back up and explain this before I tell you how I overcame it. FOMO – or the Fear Of Missing Out – is exactly what it sounds like. Before I committed to studying abroad, I constantly found myself going back and […]
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