- Rachel
- University of Iowa
- 2014 Spring
Reflection on My Time Abroad 05/06/14
Before you leave CIMBA, you listen to a few of the staff members talk about what it’s going to be like for you when you get back home. When I sat through these “town hall meetings” I kept thinking “Why am I here? I’m not going to have culture shock. I’ve only been here three […]
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- Rachel
- University of Iowa
- 2014 Spring
Advice for new CIMBIANS 04/29/14
1. Go to the Tabacchi with your friends and get sandwiches (10x better than anything at Jimmy John’s or Subway). Have a picnic at the picnic tables on campus! 2. Go on a run around Paderno and to other nearby towns. There are a few hills (they never really get any easier…) but the view […]
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- Rachel
- University of Iowa
- 2014 Spring
The Island of Malta 03/12/14
Adventures off the beaten path are often the most rewarding. On our last travel weekend, my friends and I decided to go to Sicily and Malta. I was really excited to go to Sicily because Dr. Al (the Director of CIMBA who is also my Law professor) has been telling my class great things about […]
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- Rachel
- University of Iowa
- 2014 Spring
Adventures in Madrid 03/12/14
When my friends told me they had booked Madrid for our first travel weekend, I was a little apprehensive. If I was going to Spain, I wanted to go to a city like Barcelona (which I am going to on an upcoming weekend.. Stay Tuned for a Blog!). It was a random destination, but I […]
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- Rachel
- University of Iowa
- 2014 Spring
A Peek Into Our First Gourmet Dinner 02/10/14
Our meal started around 9pm, but the preparation began hours earlier. We had been hearing about the infamous Gourmet Dinners since our first day on campus. Some of us have actually been aware of these dinners even before we arrived in Italy, because of students who have gone through the program in the past. A […]
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- Rachel
- University of Iowa
- 2014 Spring
A Village and A City 02/03/14
It’s hard to believe I’ve only been in Paderno for two and a half weeks. I’ve made so many good friends and met so many genuine people. The past few weeks have been packed with orientations, programs, and classes. However, we do get some free time on the weekends and we definitely take advantage of […]
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- Rachel
- University of Iowa
- 2014 Spring
4,500 miles from Home 01/15/14
Before I get started, I just want to take a few minutes to introduce myself. My name is Rachel Nolan and I attend the University of Iowa (woo! Go HAWKS!). I am originally from Bloomington/Normal, IL. I am a Junior in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, with a focus in Public Relations, and […]
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