- Jessica
- University of Connecticut
- 2024 Spring
Here’s to New Adventures 01/13/24
Ciao ragazzi! My name is Jessica Boucher, and this semester I will be one of a few blog ambassadors for CIMBA. First things first, a bit of information about myself: I am currently a Junior at the University of Connecticut (Roll Skies!) majoring in Marketing with a minor in Management. My goal for this blog […]
Read More- University of Iowa
- 2023 Summer
A Day in My Life as a CIMBA Student 11/15/23
When I think of the term studying abroad, I think about exciting travels – visiting new, exotic places every week. And while you do get the chance to do just that on the weekends, what does a normal day look like as a student in the CIMBA study abroad program? During the average weekday, I […]
Read MoreGetting the True Formula 1 Experience 11/15/23
Being a Formula 1 fan in Italy is extra special because of the rich history of racing here. Being able to go to iconic tracks and experience them is extremely exciting. Having gotten into Formula 1 just a couple of months before coming to CIMBA was great, as while I watched the races, I got […]
Read More- University of Iowa
- 2023 Summer
10 Things I Would Tell Myself Before Studying Abroad 11/10/23
Studying abroad was such a life-changing experience. It was filled with new adventures, people, challenges, rewards, and experiences. If I could travel back in time to before studying abroad, here is a list of things I would tell myself in order to maximize my time at CIMBA… 1. Treat Yourself While studying abroad, a very […]
Read More- University of Iowa
- 2023 Summer
Is Studying Abroad as Easy as 1-2-3? 11/07/23
It has been exactly 123 days since I had to say goodbye to the beautiful CIMBA campus in Italy and all the amazing friends and people I met there. Although I have been away for quite some time, CIMBA has remained ever present in my life… I think I have successfully managed to bring up […]
Read MoreMy First Italy Travel Experience 10/25/23
Having your parents visit you during your study abroad is an interesting experience. As a student, it’s highly recommended not to rent a motor vehicle during your stay in Europe. After navigating the winding roads and high speeds on narrow mountain roads in places like Bassano Del Grappa and Padova, I can attest to this. […]
Read More- West Virginia University
- 2023 Summer
Arrivederci to the Best Summer 07/10/23
I do believe that everything comes to an end but I never really think the journey is over. I do however believe all experiences come to an end and I am never good at goodbyes so this was a hard one. I spent months preparing for this trip and it just is over as quickly […]
Read More- University of Arkansas
- 2023 Summer
The 5 Rules Study Abroad Has Taught Me 07/06/23
What an incredible 4 weeks it has been! Thank you all for following along with me! My time at CIMBA is now over and I am so thankful to have had this blog as an outlet to share memories I will never forget. As this will be my last post, I wanted to use this […]
Read More- University of Arkansas
- 2023 Summer
All Good Things Must Come to an End 06/28/23
A saying you will hear a lot after traveling is “all good things must come to an end” or “nothing great lasts forever”. The trip is over, and I will never see the CIMBA campus and its staff again. I will never eat in the cafeteria (with the amazing rolls and local made butter), drink […]
Read More- University of Iowa
- 2023 Summer
My Farewell to CIMBA & Europe 06/28/23
As sad as I am to write this final blog post, I am even more grateful to be able to share my CIMBA experience with my friends, family, and anyone that has been reading these blogs. Although my current writing location, in Iowa, is not as captivating as a café in Paderno del Grappa or […]
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