- Katie
- The University of Iowa
- 2016 Summer
From Paderno to Paris: How Culture Shock Follows You Everywhere 06/13/16
The ever-so-familiar sound of Italian chatter swarms around me in the train station. After three weeks abroad, these conversations are simply backround noise. I used to be overwhelmed with confusion. I did not understand a word of what people were saying. I would sit in awe at how much I misunderstood. Now, my experiences are […]
- Samantha
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Summer
Act Globally, Think Locally: The Importance of an International Experience 06/09/16
International experience is a necessity for personal growth and development. This experience provides students with unique opportunity to combine international travel with an international education. This allows for ample opportunity to expand our intellectual experience, as well as our business knowledge. I am a senior at the University of Minnesota, majoring in Marketing and minoring in […]
- Megan
- Western Michigan University
- 2016 Summer
CIMBA Relationships are Second to None 06/07/16
As soon as you arrive on campus at CIMBA, you will immediately begin to create relationships. The staff at the school, who are often not even related to the CIMBA program, want to help. Your peers, who are just as excited and nervous as you, want to help. The community, for example the store owners across […]
- Kaden
- Kansas State University
- 2016 Summer
From America to Italy: Adjusting to the Italian Lifestyle 06/06/16
After three weeks I have adjusted to life in Italy and there were definitely some adjustments that had to be made. The first change you will notice is the major difference in time culture between America in Italy. In America, everything is fast-paced, everyone is busy, and everything runs efficiently. This is not a priority […]
- Evan
- University of Iowa
- 2013 Summer
3 Years Later: How Study Abroad Changed My Life 06/02/16
I remember it like it was yesterday, trying to stay awake and soak up as much of the view from the window of the plane as my flight touched down in Venice. I got off the plane and immediately was in culture shock. My immediate reaction was, “What have I gotten myself into?” and “How […]
- Katie
- The University of Iowa
- 2016 Summer
Facing Adversity: What You Actually Learn from Study Abroad 06/02/16
If there’s one lesson to be learned from studying abroad, it’s to never expect anything to go smoothly. EVER. Adjusting to a foreign country simply isn’t enough. There are a variety of obstacles to be thrown in the mix. Whether it’s on or off campus, you are going to encounter barriers and difficulty. Having a positive […]
- Samantha
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Summer
Culture Shock is Real, Folks. 06/01/16
Traveling throughout Europe, so far, has been the best decision I have ever made. Italy has a beautiful language (‘bella’ means beautiful in Italian, isn’t that so much prettier than English?). The people of Italy are interesting and full of unique perspectives on the world. No matter how much this beautiful land takes my breath […]
- Megan
- Western Michigan University
- 2016 Summer
5 Tips for Maintaining a Budget While Traveling Abroad 05/31/16
It’s no secret, traveling can be expensive. Most people are saving money for months before they start their traveling endeavor, especially to a foreign country. Right now, 1 euro is equivalent to 1.11 US dollar, which makes traveling to Europe more costly than spending money within the United States. However, if saved and spent wisely, […]
- Kaden
- Kansas State University
- 2016 Summer
Hostel (No, Not the Movie): What to Look for When Booking a Hostel for Travel in Europe 05/27/16
I was nervous about several things before my study abroad experience, but the main thing was staying in my first hostel. Hostels are places that offer inexpensive food and lodging for travelers and are the main form of lodging for students traveling in Europe. I heard from people who have seen the Hostel movie trilogy […]
- Katie
- The University of Iowa
- 2016 Summer
How to be a Tourist without Behaving like a Tourist 05/25/16
I get it. It is almost impossible to not stick out as a foreigner when traveling within a different country. Our clothes don’t match, our dialect sounds strange, and our behavior, in general, simply does not line up. Hiding in your dorm room is not the solution to avoiding this reality. You can go out, […]
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