- Mikaela
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Spring
The #1 Thing to Have When Traveling 04/26/16
It’s sad to say that my time left on this beautiful Italian campus is coming to a close. Without a doubt though, I am leaving with memories of the amazing people I have met along my journey and the experiences that have improved who I am. Of course not forgetting the 8 incredible countries I’ve explored […]
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- Mikaela
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Spring
What I Gained From Studying Abroad with CIMBA 04/19/16
Like most people, I was hesitant when choosing which CIMBA classes to sign up for. Specifically, I was unsure about the course LEAP, which is a leadership development course. I was teetering between adding LEAP or giving myself more time to travel and hang out. Fortunately, I made the final decision to sign up for LEAP […]
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- Mikaela
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Spring
Hiking Monte Grappa: The #1 Activity You Can’t Miss in Paderno del Grappa 04/05/16
I recently I had one of the best experiences of my life hiking Monte Grappa, the mountain towering over campus and the beautiful view from my window. In a heartbeat, I would encourage anybody to take the hike up and down Monte Grappa. The beautiful views and feels brought chills to my arms and elevated my […]
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- Mikaela
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Spring
Exploring Italy’s Culture: Pasta and Pizza Making! 03/22/16
I am excited to say that I am now a professional Italian pasta and pizza maker! Just kidding, but I did learn how to make pasta from scratch and the secrets behind the perfect pizza from local professionals. On two different nights, CIMBA professors took some students to local restaurants known for their pasta or […]
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- Mikaela
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Spring
Eat Your Way Around The World 03/14/16
Before I left to explore Europe, I received some of the best travel advice: eat my way around the world. Every country’s culture tells a story about their history and the people who reside there. As I learned, food is large piece of each culture. Each new place has their own local food so why […]
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- Mikaela
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Spring
Eating Italy: Savory Tour For The Traveling Student 03/07/16
As a student coming to Italy to study and travel through Europe, my mind is in the moment and my body is running from one must-see destination to the next. My goal is to experience the city as if I was a local and soak in the culture as if I my memory will never […]
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- Mikaela
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Spring
Being Mindful of Learning Another Language 02/25/16
This past weekend, I traveled through Slovenia; a country where I knew none of the local language. While there, I became much more mindful about the importance of language and culture after an insightful conversation (in English) with a local. Up until now, I have only been to countries where I knew enough of the […]
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- Mikaela
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Spring
“Touristing”: The Art of Sightseeing 02/12/16
Three cities in four days. That about sums up my first extended travel weekend. Going into it, I knew I would be running (literally) off espresso and it all worked out because I had the most amazing weekend. I wouldn’t recommend this busy travel tactic to all but I wouldn’t discourage it either. These three […]
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- Mikaela
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Spring
Travel Planning 101: Sticking to Your Budget 02/03/16
I have gone $300 over budget on travel so far. Well actually, I never made a budget, but I know I spent way too much on flights and hostels. It is extremely easy to pay double for travel expenses and now I have learned my lesson. Here is my mistake that I hope you can […]
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- Mikaela
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Spring
Living Abroad Week 1: Is the First Week Stressful? 02/01/16
Jet lag is real. I have never experienced jet lag in my life (also haven’t traveled overseas either), but I sure do feel the 7 hour time change! Then, as soon as I land in my new home country, it’s like BAM! Go to all my classes, plan travel trips for next weekend, socialize with new […]
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