- West Virginia University
- 2023 Spring
Vienna In the Rain 03/13/23
For our first extended travel weekend, a large group of us decided to travel to Vienna, Austria. This was our first time traveling by plane in our time at CIMBA. We were able to rent a bus to take us all to the airport which was very convenient. Our flight was in the early afternoon, […]
- West Virginia University
- 2023 Spring
First Weekend in Florence 02/04/23
For our first weekend after LIFE, many of the CIMBA students decided to spend the weekend in Florence. Not knowing much about Florence aside from the Statue of David, I was looking forward to the unexpected. We were all able to find Airbnbs at relatively low prices; most likely because it is the off season. […]
- West Virginia University
- 2023 Spring
Starting off My Study Abroad Journey 01/17/23
My name is Kristin Kelly and I am a sophomore studying at West Virginia University. I always knew that I wanted to study abroad. I thought being immersed in a new world be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. When I first heard about CIMBA, I was intrigued. Once I did more research, I had my eyes set […]
- Furman University
- 2022 Fall
Farewell CIMBA 12/28/22
I ought to summarize my three-month furlough with sappy how to lists or what I notice the absence of after my return to the United States with long eloquence. But people who use big words only use them to sound smart. Instead, I quote the late Anthony Bourdain: “Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always […]
- University of Iowa
- 2022 Fall
Arrivederci Paderno! 12/28/22
The 12 weeks of our semester abroad are sadly up and us students have said “arrivederci” to Paderno Del Grappa and “ciao” to our family and friends at home in America. After having some time to relax and reflect on the experience of this past semester, I wanted to use my last blog to offer […]
- Furman University
- 2022 Fall
Traveling Alone 11/24/22
Destinations don’t always align with others’ desires. Therefore you must explore them yourself. Here’s how to make the most of traveling alone. I have explored twice alone and traveled once alone while at CIMBA. I first explored alone in Munich during Oktoberfest. My friends and I had enjoyed ourselves at the Haufbrau tent Saturday morning, […]
- University of Iowa
- 2022 Fall
My Favorite Meals in Europe and the Stories Behind Them 11/17/22
When people ask me what major culture shocks I’ve experienced since coming to Europe, I struggle to come up with answers. However, one major difference between the United States and many European countries (especially Italy), is the genuine appreciation and care dedicated toward food. In Italy, rather than treating meals as a quick means to […]
- University of Iowa
- 2022 Fall
Benefits of Learning International Topics While Abroad 11/08/22
On the surface, one the primary benefits of studying abroad is having the opportunity to travel the world and explore new places with similarly minded friends. However, I’ve personally received just as much, if not more, satisfaction from being able to learn international topics in a foreign setting. In my three primary courses (Italy Live, […]
- Furman University
- 2022 Fall
Eating Isn’t Just For Your Stomach 11/07/22
If you’ve found the CIMBA Blogs, then you’ve read about the Aggiungi un Posta a Tavola (Add a Seat to the Table) program. Life and food at the Istituto Filippin are grand, but the newness wears off after a few weeks. Comfort and love in home cooked food doesn’t find its way to the spice […]
- Furman University
- 2022 Fall
Viva La Travel Weekend 10/12/22
The schedule at CIMBA allots two travel weekends and a travel week during the semester program. For the first of these travel weekends, my friends and I decided to go to Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, Positano and explore the Amalfi Coast. To see each of these places, we had to hop from train to train to […]
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