- Elizabeth
- University of Minnesota
- 2015 Fall
Quiz: Is CIMBA the Right Fit for You? 12/14/15
After twelve weeks of blogging, I’m running a little bit short on ideas for topics. So, to mix it up a little bit, I’ve created a Buzzfeed-esque quiz. Give it a whirl… see if CIMBA is the right fit for you! 1. What’s your top city to see in Europe? London Venice Prague 2. How many […]
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- Elizabeth
- University of Minnesota
- 2015 Fall
Why Study Abroad is Good for Your Resume 12/10/15
In my biased opinion, study abroad is an experience that every college student should undertake. Aside from the perks of living in a foreign country and traveling on the weekends, study abroad is also a huge opportunity for personal growth. Just by living and doing, there are lessons to be learned at every turn. In […]
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- Elizabeth
- University of Minnesota
- 2015 Fall
An American Thanksgiving in Italy 12/01/15
Hello world! Today is Thanksgiving! I know that this post won’t go online for another week or so, but I wanted to take a few moments to put into words how thankful I am for this semester in Italy. I have so many things to be thankful for in life, but I’ve been especially blessed […]
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- Elizabeth
- University of Minnesota
- 2015 Fall
Survival Italian: Language Basics You Should Know Before Your Trip Abroad 11/30/15
The first thing a lot of people asked me when I told them that I would be spending a semester in Italy was, “Do you speak any Italian?” In fact, I didn’t know any Italian before coming to Italy. However, as soon as I arrived, I wished I had put at least a little bit […]
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- Elizabeth
- University of Minnesota
- 2015 Fall
The Pros and Cons of Cheap Flights 11/23/15
As a student, large amounts of extra spending money aren’t easy to come by. Consequently, affording personal travel while studying abroad is quite the feat. When we’re making plans to travel on weekends and travel breaks, the ultimate goal is to see as much as possible while spending as little as possible on transportation and accommodations! No […]
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- Elizabeth
- University of Minnesota
- 2015 Fall
How to Survive without Your Phone during Study Abroad 11/03/15
In the United States, the Internet gives us access to pretty much anything at any given time. At home, we all have plenty of data on our plans each month, and there’s free wifi essentially everywhere we go. If I have a question, I google it. If I need to get somewhere, I use my […]
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- Elizabeth
- University of Minnesota
- 2015 Fall
The Importance of Time Management during Study Abroad: Balancing School, Social, Travel, and Health 10/30/15
Twelve weeks may seem like a long time, but CIMBA packs a lot into the limited weeks we have here in Italy. From LIFE and KT training to “Pizza Making with a Professor” and career workshops for certain majors, there’s a lot to do during the school week beyond attending classes. Because of this, I’ve found […]
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- Elizabeth
- University of Minnesota
- 2015 Fall
How to Travel in Not-So-Perfect Weather: Lessons Learned on a Rainy Day 10/27/15
Contrary to popular belief, it isn’t always sunny at the Amalfi Coast. Or in Rome. Or in Croatia. CIMBA kids went on adventures to all three places for the first extended travel weekend, and all three groups had very rainy Saturdays! Here are a few things that I learned from exploring Positano during “100% chance rain and scattered […]
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- Elizabeth
- University of Minnesota
- 2015 Fall
Embracing My Inner Tourist 10/15/15
“Is there such a thing as a traveler’s high?” is a question that popped out of my mouth as we were wandering around Florence last weekend. While the more technical term may be “wanderlust” (definition: a strong longing for or impulse toward wandering), I know for certain that there is a rush of adrenaline that comes along with […]
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- Elizabeth
- University of Minnesota
- 2015 Fall
Study Abroad Tip: Connecting with Peers and Professors 10/15/15
One of the many things that makes CIMBA unique is the size of the program. This semester, there are 59 students and 10 professors. My largest class is about 25 people, and my smallest class has only four. Coming from a university as large as the University of Minnesota, I’m used to 45 people being […]
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