- Mikaela
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Spring
Exploring Italy’s Culture: Pasta and Pizza Making! 03/22/16
I am excited to say that I am now a professional Italian pasta and pizza maker! Just kidding, but I did learn how to make pasta from scratch and the secrets behind the perfect pizza from local professionals. On two different nights, CIMBA professors took some students to local restaurants known for their pasta or […]
- Alicia
- Western Michigan University
- 2016 Spring
How to Plan a Weekend When You Don’t Want to Make Any Plans 03/21/16
After spring break, I’m not gonna lie, I was dragging a little. Having prepared for this reaction, I had thought to stay the weekend in sleepy Paderno del Grappa. However, as Friday crept closer, I realized that my droopy eyelids in class were doing little to curb my appetite for adventure. The end of the […]
- Emily
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 2016 Spring
5 Reasons Studying Abroad Makes Me a Better Job Prospective 03/14/16
Not only is studying abroad great for personal growth, adventure, and new learning experiences, it also makes you more attractive to employers! With summer internships to be found, and “real life jobs” right around the corner, this is definitely something I think all college students can relate to. Although the list could go on forever, […]
- Mikaela
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Spring
Eat Your Way Around The World 03/14/16
Before I left to explore Europe, I received some of the best travel advice: eat my way around the world. Every country’s culture tells a story about their history and the people who reside there. As I learned, food is large piece of each culture. Each new place has their own local food so why […]
- Alicia
- Western Michigan University
- 2016 Spring
Don’t Panic (Or “What I Really Learned While Traveling Over Spring Break”) 03/11/16
Well, we are back at CIMBA after a fantastic spring break and wow, do I ever need a break from the break! This was one of the most inspiring and challenging trips I have ever taken and don’t regret a single moment of it. However, despite all of our tourist successes, being on a ten […]
- Kevin
- Clemson University
- 2016 Spring
Remembering your Study Abroad: 4 Ways to Document the Experience 03/10/16
Studying abroad flies by. I am pretty sure I have mentioned this in every one of my posts, but it just continues to fly by; there are so many fun trips, incredible cities, and unforgettable experiences that they all seem to blend into one awesome city or weekend. In the last 10 days I have […]
- Emily
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 2016 Spring
Top 6 Must-Try Foods during Your Trip to Italy 03/09/16
I had the amazing opportunity of spending this last week on a lil’ Tour De Italy, with an added bonus of having my mom by my side (S/O mom for the unforgettable trip!). We bounced from Venice to Cinque Terre to Siena to Florence. Along the way we had our fair share of museums, churches, […]
- Alicia
- Western Michigan University
- 2016 Spring
The Study Abroad Halfway Point: Bring on the Grunge 03/08/16
I was reminded that study abroad is not all fun and games this week as midterms have arrived. 4 presentations- 2 long and 2 short – and a good old fashioned exam to finish off this Friday (and my schedule is by no means the hardest!). So what am I doing with all of my free time? Why, […]
- Mikaela
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Spring
Eating Italy: Savory Tour For The Traveling Student 03/07/16
As a student coming to Italy to study and travel through Europe, my mind is in the moment and my body is running from one must-see destination to the next. My goal is to experience the city as if I was a local and soak in the culture as if I my memory will never […]
- Kevin
- Clemson University
- 2016 Spring
What Actually Happens When You Study Abroad? 02/26/16
I am now over one month into my study abroad experience…wow…..I still can’t believe that I have been here for a month! I think I say this in each of my blog posts but time is really flying because I feel like I just got here. Anyway, in a month one thing definitely hasn’t changed […]
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