- Vanessa
- University of Iowa
- 2012 Spring
Seville, Spain: Quite Possibly the Greatest Place on Earth 04/02/12
Seville, Spain: home to beautiful landmarks, amazing tapas, and the most relaxing atmosphere one could ever hope to find. After visiting the city last week during the second of our two nine-day travel breaks, I can confidently say that it has quickly become my absolute favorite place to visit – and one that I would […]
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- Vanessa
- University of Iowa
- 2012 Spring
Add a Seat to the Table 03/19/12
Last night, I had one of the best experiences I’ve had with CIMBA thus far – and that’s saying a lot. I was fortunate enough to participate in a program called Add a Seat to the Table, which pairs CIMBA students with the families of local Italian high schoolers to share a meal, whether at […]
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- Vanessa
- University of Iowa
- 2012 Spring
Celebrating My Birthday, Italian Style 03/13/12
Celebrating a birthday is always an enjoyable occasion no matter where you may be, but celebrating a birthday while studying abroad in Italy is quite simply a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I can tell you this for a fact, as I celebrated my 21st birthday here last Tuesday. While not having my family and friends from home […]
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- Vanessa
- University of Iowa
- 2012 Spring
Just a Normal Sunday… Climbing a Mountain 03/06/12
“So, what’d you do this weekend?” Oh, not much. Just climbed a mountain. Yes, that’s right. I climbed a mountain last weekend. And not just any mountain – Paderno’s own Mt. Grappa! The 5,823-foot-tall mountain rises up in the background of our campus (and dominates the view from my dorm room window!), and since my […]
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- Vanessa
- University of Iowa
- 2012 Spring
Traveling Europe, Made Easy 02/27/12
Last week marked the first of two nine-day travel breaks we are lucky enough to receive here at CIMBA, and I can honestly say that it was the best week of my life thus far. In that short time, I visited Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, and London, and while each city was different from the rest, […]
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- Vanessa
- University of Iowa
- 2012 Spring
Date With a Professor: Pasta Making! 02/16/12
While the ample travel time is clearly a perk of the CIMBA program, I’ve come to find that the good folks here at CIMBA strive to provide cool, cultural opportunities during our time on campus as well. One such endeavor, “Date with a Professor,” occurs twice during the semester and allow students to take a […]
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- Vanessa
- University of Iowa
- 2012 Spring
Slovenia: My New Favorite Place 02/09/12
“Slovenia? I’ve never heard of it.” This was generally the reaction I got whenever I told someone about my trip to Slovenia – and I must admit that, before this program, I was completely oblivious to Slovenia’s existence as well. After visiting the country this weekend, however, I can now say that not only does […]
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- Vanessa
- University of Iowa
- 2012 Spring
Murano: Venice's Hidden Gem 02/06/12
If you ever have the opportunity to visit Italy, chances are that one of your travel destinations will be Venice – and for good reason. The city is a beautiful maze of alleyways and canals, decorated with statues, shops, and, of course, so many boats. St. Mark’s Square, which holds such landmarks as the Doges […]
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- Vanessa
- University of Iowa
- 2012 Spring
What I've Learned So Far 01/20/12
As a first-time international traveler, I knew that participating in the CIMBA program was bound to teach me countless lessons about both the customs of different cultures and myself as a person. Though I only arrived in Paderno del Grappa a mere four days ago, I have already had some completely new, exciting experiences that […]
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