Tag Result For: Adventure
- Madison
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Summer 2017
What to Expect in Your First Week at CIMBA 05/25/17
There were so many things I was excited for and so many things I was nervous about for my trip to Italy. But I would never know how anything would turn out until I actually got to experience life on the CIMBA campus. Currently, I am one week into the summer program, and I still […]
- Madison
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Summer 2017
5 Things I’m Feeling Before Going Abroad 05/15/17
It’s the week before I depart for Italy, and I feel like the days are passing in seconds. A couple days ago I was taking my last final and packing up the car for the eight hour drive home. My freshman year was officially over. All last week I spent packing my dorm, and now […]
- Sydney
- The University of Iowa
- 2017 Spring
12 Things I’ve Learned After 12 Weeks Abroad 05/09/17
Well, it’s hard to believe that my CIMBA adventure is over. But after 9 countries, 25 cities, and 83 days, it’s only appropriate to reflect on the biggest takeaways from the best time of my life. 1.) Say “YES!” to the random place you never thought you would ever go to. Budapest definitely wasn’t on […]
- Mallory
- University of Colorado-Boulder
- 2017 Spring
Arrivederci Italy! 04/21/17
If I were to write down every thought I have had since being home, this post would be around 100 pages long. I have had a roller coaster of emotions going on. From happiness of seeing my family and getting to sleep in my own bed to sadness of leaving all the amazing friends behind […]
- Mallory
- University of Colorado-Boulder
- 2017 Spring
Comparing Cultures Across Europe! 04/05/17
Since moving to Italy about 70 days ago, I have immersed myself into a totally new culture. And not one that’s somewhat similar to the United States. I mean, don’t get me wrong, there are similarities between the two but when looking at the cultures as a whole, they are very different. Living in Italy […]
- Mallory
- University of Colorado-Boulder
- 2017 Spring
How to Plan a Successful Travel Week 04/05/17
By now, most of us have mastered the art of planning a travel weekend. You figure out where you want to go, then all the rest seems somewhat simple. Planning an entire travel week has many more moving parts and is often more difficult to execute without mistakes, BUT with these tips, you’ll be […]
- Mallory
- University of Colorado-Boulder
- 2017 Spring
Traveling to Paris is Amazing and Versailles is better! 03/13/17
Ciao! Or should I say Bonjour! This past weekend I travelled to Paris, France, and I can now say I have a new favorite city! Paris blew my expectations out of the water, and I am counting down the days until I can go back. Ever since I started French class in 6th grade, I […]
- Mallory
- University of Colorado-Boulder
- 2017 Spring
The 5 Things I’m Doing to Prepare For My Semester Abroad 01/10/17
Ciao! For me, planning to study abroad has been very similar to applying to college for the very first time. Many factors go into choosing a program; location, cost, courses offered, and more. When I started thinking about studying abroad, I had NO clue where I wanted to go. I thought about following in most […]
- Katie
- The University of Iowa
- 2016 Summer
From Paderno to Paris: How Culture Shock Follows You Everywhere 06/13/16
The ever-so-familiar sound of Italian chatter swarms around me in the train station. After three weeks abroad, these conversations are simply backround noise. I used to be overwhelmed with confusion. I did not understand a word of what people were saying. I would sit in awe at how much I misunderstood. Now, my experiences are […]
- Megan
- Western Michigan University
- 2016 Summer
5 Tips for Maintaining a Budget While Traveling Abroad 05/31/16
It’s no secret, traveling can be expensive. Most people are saving money for months before they start their traveling endeavor, especially to a foreign country. Right now, 1 euro is equivalent to 1.11 US dollar, which makes traveling to Europe more costly than spending money within the United States. However, if saved and spent wisely, […]
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