- Connery
- Western Michigan University
- 2015 Fall
A Break from Studies: Ways to Maximize your Extended Travel Weekend 10/21/15
While at CIMBA, you will realize that the school workload is at an accelerated pace and therefore requires most of your time during the week. However, on the weekends, you tend to have some time to travel. Even with that, studies will take up some time if you’re like me and procrastinate. However, there are a […]
- Elizabeth
- University of Minnesota
- 2015 Fall
Embracing My Inner Tourist 10/15/15
“Is there such a thing as a traveler’s high?” is a question that popped out of my mouth as we were wandering around Florence last weekend. While the more technical term may be “wanderlust” (definition: a strong longing for or impulse toward wandering), I know for certain that there is a rush of adrenaline that comes along with […]
- Drew
- The University of Iowa
- 2015 Fall
Why You Should Study Abroad Without Your Best Friends 10/15/15
So, you’ve decided to study abroad. What’s your first instinct? Convince your best friends to make the trip with you for a semester long adventure! I’m here to tell you that you should highly consider going abroad without your best friends. But before getting into that, I’ll go ahead and commence the weekly update on […]
- Connery
- Western Michigan University
- 2015 Fall
Pro Tip: How to Deal with a Lost/Stolen Passport while Traveling or Studying Abroad 10/15/15
Yeah… So having your passport stolen is not fun; at all. I was unfortunate enough to have my passport stolen, hilariously/horrendously timed, on the first day of the semester. Although it sucked to have it stolen, I learned a lot of what you need to do if this happens to you. Retrace Your Steps: This […]
- Elizabeth
- University of Minnesota
- 2015 Fall
Study Abroad Tip: Connecting with Peers and Professors 10/15/15
One of the many things that makes CIMBA unique is the size of the program. This semester, there are 59 students and 10 professors. My largest class is about 25 people, and my smallest class has only four. Coming from a university as large as the University of Minnesota, I’m used to 45 people being […]
- Drew
- The University of Iowa
- 2015 Fall
How to Break Through the American Study Abroad Stereotype 10/15/15
I apologize in advance if this posts sounds like a rant. However, I ran into one of my biggest study abroad pet peeves this weekend and I wanted to express my feelings toward that situation. Before getting into the story, here’s a quick update on my life. I finally finished orientation programs and just completed […]
- Connery
- Western Michigan University
- 2015 Fall
What to Expect in Your First 2 Weeks at CIMBA 09/30/15
If it isn’t obvious by now, CIMBA is in a league of its own when it comes to a study abroad experience. Whether it’s due to the location, the curriculum, or even by its strict policy on class attendance, CIMBA is something else. What you will go through in the first 2 weeks alone will change your […]
- Drew
- The University of Iowa
- 2015 Fall
Pros and Cons of Traveling with a Small Group 09/29/15
At this point, I’m completely settled into my dorm in Paderno del Grappa, Italy, I’ve met some amazing people, and I’m having a phenomenal time. However, I still have not unpacked my suitcase yet. Please don’t tell my mom. In my short time at the program, I completed several orientation programs as well as taking […]
- Elizabeth
- University of Minnesota
- 2015 Fall
The Perks (and Quirks) of Italian Cuisine 09/27/15
Italy isn’t America. It seems obvious, right? The scenery is different, the language is different, the history is different, and the food is different. The first three differences were all ones that I was expecting. I also knew that the food was going to be different, but it turns out that the Italian food I […]
- Connery
- Western Michigan University
- 2015 Fall
How to Make CIMBA Your New Home 09/23/15
Any transition is hard, but going from a Nomad traveling across Europe to being a student takes it to a completely new level. Even with my advantage of being used to the time zone, I still had my hiccups. However, the first week I’ve been here has been an excellent start to the pace of […]
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