- Mallory
- University of Colorado-Boulder
- 2017 Spring
Arrivederci Italy! 04/21/17
If I were to write down every thought I have had since being home, this post would be around 100 pages long. I have had a roller coaster of emotions going on. From happiness of seeing my family and getting to sleep in my own bed to sadness of leaving all the amazing friends behind […]
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- Mallory
- University of Colorado-Boulder
- 2017 Spring
Comparing Cultures Across Europe! 04/05/17
Since moving to Italy about 70 days ago, I have immersed myself into a totally new culture. And not one that’s somewhat similar to the United States. I mean, don’t get me wrong, there are similarities between the two but when looking at the cultures as a whole, they are very different. Living in Italy […]
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- Mallory
- University of Colorado-Boulder
- 2017 Spring
How to Plan a Successful Travel Week 04/05/17
By now, most of us have mastered the art of planning a travel weekend. You figure out where you want to go, then all the rest seems somewhat simple. Planning an entire travel week has many more moving parts and is often more difficult to execute without mistakes, BUT with these tips, you’ll be […]
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- Mallory
- University of Colorado-Boulder
- 2017 Spring
Traveling to Paris is Amazing and Versailles is better! 03/13/17
Ciao! Or should I say Bonjour! This past weekend I travelled to Paris, France, and I can now say I have a new favorite city! Paris blew my expectations out of the water, and I am counting down the days until I can go back. Ever since I started French class in 6th grade, I […]
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- Mallory
- University of Colorado-Boulder
- 2017 Spring
Top Things To Know Before Traveling 03/07/17
Since I have left America, I have traveled to five different cities in three different countries. In each of my travel experiences I have learned something new, whether from a series of unfortunate events or just a helpful hint I’ve picked up along the way! Here are the top four things I think you should […]
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- Mallory
- University of Colorado-Boulder
- 2017 Spring
Add a Seat! 02/24/17
Although CIMBA is located in a pretty small town outside of Venice, the staff does an amazing job of keeping us busy so it doesn’t always feel like we are in a small town! This week, I had the opportunity to interact with some more locals and get a small taste of their day to […]
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- Mallory
- University of Colorado-Boulder
- 2017 Spring
Navigating the Italian Culture 02/21/17
After spending a little over a month in Italy, I have learned a few things about the cultural norms here. At first I found some of them annoying but now I am gaining a better understanding of why Italians do what they do and how I can better submerge myself into the Italian culture. […]
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- Mallory
- University of Colorado-Boulder
- 2017 Spring
Tabacchi 2 – The Place For You: Exploring Paderno del Grappa 02/09/17
After finally getting settled into my new life in Paderno del Grappa I have been able to learn the ropes around the town. When I first started my research on CIMBA, I couldn’t find much information on the town and the types of stores Paderno del Grappa has. The one store I have come to […]
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- Mallory
- University of Colorado-Boulder
- 2017 Spring
Why CIMBA? – How To Decide Where To Study Abroad 02/01/17
The first two weeks have come to an end and it already seems like I have been at CIMBA forever. I’m still learning how to order a sandwich at the local tabacchi (sandwich shop) and adjusting to the shops closing in the middle of the day for an extended lunch break. I also noticed the […]
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- Mallory
- University of Colorado-Boulder
- 2017 Spring
The 5 Things I’m Doing to Prepare For My Semester Abroad 01/10/17
Ciao! For me, planning to study abroad has been very similar to applying to college for the very first time. Many factors go into choosing a program; location, cost, courses offered, and more. When I started thinking about studying abroad, I had NO clue where I wanted to go. I thought about following in most […]
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