- Drew
- The University of Iowa
- 2015 Fall
5 Tips for Surviving An International Flight 09/21/15
You’ve been accepted to your study abroad program. You’ve set up your travel accommodations. You’ve survived the daunting task of packing. So, like, now what? Oh yeah, you have a flight spanning an entire ocean to your study abroad destination. I’ll be honest: The flight isn’t the most enjoyable task of studying abroad. However, there […]
- Phillip
- Western Michigan University
- 2015 Fall
Half Way There 09/20/15
Ich Bin Ein Berliner About two and a half months. That’s how much time I’ve spent in Europe so far. The more time I spend here, the more trouble I have with the idea of returning to the U.S. in December. I now find myself talking about all the amazing things that Italy has to offer, […]
- Elizabeth
- University of Minnesota
- 2015 Fall
Paderno del Grappa, Italy: An Explorer’s Guide 09/18/15
Hello from Paderno! Well, we’ve officially completed two full days of life here at CIMBA and I’m happy to report that it’s all going well so far. We’re recovering (slowly) from jet lag, enjoying Italian food at meal times, learning each other’s names, and basking in the beauty of Italy. As you may already know, the […]
- Phillip
- Western Michigan University
- 2015 Fall
Basic Tips for Traveling in Europe 09/16/15
Where Have I Been? Good Question. I began my journey in Europe July 5th when I landed in Amsterdam and the next day I began my 6 week program in Utrecht, a smaller city only 30 minutes away by train from Amsterdam. The courses in the program attributed to my international business minor and every […]
- Connery
- Western Michigan University
- 2015 Fall
What to Expect Traveling Solo and Why it is Something Everyone Should Do 09/14/15
A month in Europe, with nothing but what you carry, will definitely test someone on the kind of person they are. I’m not going to lie, I had my ‘oops’ moments and my “I NEED to go home” moments, but looking back, the month of travel really changed me. To start off, I learned that […]
- Drew
- The University of Iowa
- 2015 Fall
How to Overcome Doubt When Deciding to Study Abroad 09/13/15
“Dude, you’re a senior. Why are you studying abroad?” Okay, I haven’t actually been asked this question by another human being, but I have contemplated it on numerous occasions. Now, have I answered this question to myself? Yes. Yes I have. And, lucky for you guys, I’m serving as a blog ambassador for CIMBA Italy […]
- Elizabeth
- University of Minnesota
- 2015 Fall
But First, Buy a Suitcase: 10 Steps to Finding the Perfect Luggage 09/08/15
Hello, CIMBA friends! My name is Elizabeth, and this post is coming to you from my hometown in Worthington, Minnesota. I’m a junior at the University of Minnesota, I’m studying Business Marketing & Mass Communication, and I’m a blog ambassador for CIMBA this semester! Starting next week, I’ll be writing blog entries from my dorm […]
- Connery
- Western Michigan University
- 2015 Fall
7 Experiences You’ll Have During Your First Week in Europe 08/24/15
The first week of any trip is always the one that you remember the most, and sets the tone of the rest of your time. Fortunately for me, my first week in Europe has been one the best in my life. I’ve picked up a few points on what you should expect in Europe, what […]
- Connery
- Western Michigan University
- 2015 Fall
And So Begins a Life-Changing Experience 08/10/15
24 hours… I begin the greatest chapter of my life in a short 24 hours. I’m still in absolute disbelief that I am going to Europe to study in Italy and to travel much of the continent. I’ve always been a traveling soul, but flying to Europe to travel continentally for a month, alone, will […]
- Kayla
- University of Kansas
- 2015 Summer
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Study Abroad 07/06/15
My time abroad has come to an end and I am back safely in the United States. I haven’t quite made it home yet due to delayed/missed/re-routed/cancelled flights so as I write this I am lying on the floor of the Philadelphia airport hoping that the storm occurring outside doesn’t prolong my 24-hours -and counting-0f […]
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