- Mikaela
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Spring
The #1 Thing to Have When Traveling 04/26/16
It’s sad to say that my time left on this beautiful Italian campus is coming to a close. Without a doubt though, I am leaving with memories of the amazing people I have met along my journey and the experiences that have improved who I am. Of course not forgetting the 8 incredible countries I’ve explored […]
- Alicia
- Western Michigan University
- 2016 Spring
Traveling Mindfully: Five Breaths 04/25/16
One of the more emphasized, overarching lessons of the CIMBA program is learning how to be more mindful or aware of the current moment you are in. There were a great many ways to incorporate this into travel, but I chose to concentrate on a single breath in each new place I visited. Cataloging an […]
- Kevin
- Clemson University
- 2016 Spring
Study Abroad: The Match That Starts the Fire 04/22/16
First I want to apologize for the super cheesy title, I just thought it was pretty accurate and might be cheesy enough to get you to read up to this point. What I mean by that is studying abroad really makes you want to learn. Learn about not only other countries, cultures, and histories, but […]
- Emily
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 2016 Spring
Looking at the World Through A New Lens: Reflections on Study Abroad 04/20/16
I actually cannot believe my time abroad has come to a close. It seems like just yesterday I was packing up my bags thinking of what to write about for my first CIMBA blog—how far we’ve come! Looking back, it’s hard to think of words to sum up the experience as a whole. I learned […]
- Mikaela
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Spring
What I Gained From Studying Abroad with CIMBA 04/19/16
Like most people, I was hesitant when choosing which CIMBA classes to sign up for. Specifically, I was unsure about the course LEAP, which is a leadership development course. I was teetering between adding LEAP or giving myself more time to travel and hang out. Fortunately, I made the final decision to sign up for LEAP […]
- Kevin
- Clemson University
- 2016 Spring
From Italy to the United States: A Few Things Italians Wish Americans Knew 04/06/16
Going to a new country is a challenge. Being in Italy now for almost ten weeks, I have had plenty of opportunities to talk to people from Italy both about their culture and American culture. From these conversations here are a few things that Italians wish that Americans knew. Many Places Don’t Take Card This […]
- Mikaela
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Spring
Hiking Monte Grappa: The #1 Activity You Can’t Miss in Paderno del Grappa 04/05/16
I recently I had one of the best experiences of my life hiking Monte Grappa, the mountain towering over campus and the beautiful view from my window. In a heartbeat, I would encourage anybody to take the hike up and down Monte Grappa. The beautiful views and feels brought chills to my arms and elevated my […]
- Alicia
- Western Michigan University
- 2016 Spring
Packing For Travel As if You Actually Know What You’re Doing 04/04/16
Alright folks, let’s get down to business and the less glamorous side of traveling, specifically: cloths packing. Let me first say that I thought I had it down pat! I showed up with my one giant suitcase and had significantly less luggage than many girls and a good amount of guys. I was attempting to […]
- Kevin
- Clemson University
- 2016 Spring
Life at CIMBA: What It’s Like Living on Campus 03/24/16
Every study abroad program is slightly different and each has their positives and negatives regarding their living conditions. CIMBA is a very unique program, and although this is my first time studying abroad, based on my conversations with friends and other study abroad students, here are a few unique parts of living at CIMBA. Dorm-style Housing […]
- Emily
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 2016 Spring
What I Know Now: Italy Edition 03/23/16
Ciao, again! Don’t get me wrong, integrating into a new culture and learning to adapt to new way of doing things is exciting, entertaining, and provides valuable learning experiences. With that said, there are definitely some things I wish I would have known before departing on my semester abroad. I’ve tried my hardest along the […]
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