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Kevin
Clemson University
2016 Spring

The Travel Bug is Real: Reflections on a Great Semester 04/29/16

Being back in the United States is an odd feeling. The time abroad went by so fast it feels like I almost never left. At the same time when I walk around the same places I’ve called home for the last 20 years, I know I have been gone. It all just feels a little different. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

Emily
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2016 Spring

The Dos and Don’ts of Coffee Shop Etiquette In Italy 02/15/16

Buongiorno! With a month spent here in Italy, I figured it was time to talk about a subject very near and dear to my heart: Coffee. Like many of you, I don’t mess around when it comes to my daily coffee. Although I would like to think I don’t need the caffeine to get my […]

Emily
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2016 Spring

The Importance of Embracing Uncertainty While Living Abroad 02/11/16

Ciao Ciao! I’ll be the first to admit, I’m a big fan of a scheduled routine. At home my days are constructed based off my to-do list, so there’s not much uncertainty in my everyday life! As you can probably guess, this is NOT the case while studying abroad. Unfamiliar situations arise daily, and there’s […]

Emily
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2016 Spring

4 Tricks for Keeping Up with the “Study” in Study Abroad 02/08/16

Ciao! What a wonderful first few weeks it has been! Between planning trips, taking a weekend trip to Paris, and trying to visit all the local places here in Paderno, it has been non-stop adventure. So much in fact, that it’s been pretty dang easy to forget the primary reason I’m here in the first […]