- Megan
- Western Michigan University
- 2016 Summer
What You’ll Learn about Italians in Your First Week Abroad 05/23/16
Every culture has particular qualities that are unknown until they are experienced firsthand. These differences can be fun, exciting, and eye-opening if they are embraced correctly. In Italy, Italians have a few qualities that set them apart from other cultures and specifically Americans. Listed below are some of the top things you’ll learn about Italians within […]
- Samantha
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Summer
My Top 3 Favorite Spots on the CIMBA Campus 05/20/16
As I walked off the bus onto the CIMBA campus, I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of excitement. The last time I had been out of the country, it was to Israel for a 10-day journey. However, Italy is a different story. I am lucky enough to call this campus and country my home […]
- Kaden
- Kansas State University
- 2016 Summer
5 “Must-Have” Smartphone Apps While Traveling Abroad 05/19/16
Making the most of your study abroad experience has never been easier thanks to advancements in technology. With your smartphone, you can easily organize your travel information, budget for your trip, and send pictures and messages back home to your family! Here are five must-have applications for your trip abroad. WhatsAppIf you’re not careful, international […]
- Katie
- The University of Iowa
- 2016 Summer
“If You Give a Girl a Passport…” – Advice for the First Time International Traveler 05/18/16
Overflowing airports, tedious security systems, strangers running wild for the gate that they should have been at an hour ago – these are just some of the common, unsettling sights of traveling. If flying isn’t nerve wracking enough, then international traveling most definitely is enough to put you over the edge, especially if you’re a […]
- Kaden
- Kansas State University
- 2016 Summer
“We’re Not In Kansas Anymore” 05/16/16
Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz had lived her whole life in Kansas. She lived a simple life on the farm with her family and her friends. When she traveled to the land of Oz, her eyes were opened up to a whole new world. She met people that were different than her, traveled to […]
- Megan
- Western Michigan University
- 2016 Summer
Don’t Forget to Take an Extra Copy: Top 5 Things to Duplicate before You Get on Your Flight to Italy 05/14/16
With travel, it goes without saying that it’s better to be safe than sorry. There are a number of important things travelers should duplicate and take with them overseas to avoid sticky situations that could land them in an unexpected destination. Here are the top five things to copy and carry with you when traveling: […]
- Samantha
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Summer
5 Must-Haves in My Suitcase for an Extended Trip Abroad 05/13/16
Packing has always been a dreadful task. I usually wait until the last second to throw something in a suitcase; however, Italy is a whole different animal. There’s so much to remember and bring on a study abroad trip, especially when my trip is extended! I will be traveling for three weeks after attending CIMBA, […]
- Katie
- The University of Iowa
- 2016 Summer
A Summer of Firsts: 5 New Experiences When You Study Abroad 05/06/16
As I stare up at the aged panels of my roommate’s bunk from beneath my striped comforter, it is finally hitting me. Finals are creeping up on me and my lively dorm room will be blank in a matter of a week. If the fact that my freshman year is already over isn’t extremely terrifying […]
- Emily
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 2016 Spring
Eating London: Food Tour Time! 05/03/16
Everyone knows the best way to see a city and actually understand what you’re seeing is by going on a guided tour. While tours are informative and educational, everyone also knows that they can be boring. And hot. And long. And you get hungry. And your feet start to hurt. So, how to get the […]
- Kevin
- Clemson University
- 2016 Spring
The Travel Bug is Real: Reflections on a Great Semester 04/29/16
Being back in the United States is an odd feeling. The time abroad went by so fast it feels like I almost never left. At the same time when I walk around the same places I’ve called home for the last 20 years, I know I have been gone. It all just feels a little different. […]
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