Tag Result For: America
- John
- University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
- Spring 2018
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going Abroad 04/25/18
1. Learn un Po ‘di Italiano (a little Italian) Coming to Italy the only thing I knew about the Italian language was it was somewhat similar to Spanish. For me, I planned on taking the Italy Live class offered at CIMBA and I relied on that to survive with my communication in Italy. However, I really […]
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- 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 […]
- Carley
- University of Missouri
- 2017 Spring
Italy and the US: Cultural Comparison 03/07/17
Before I came abroad, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect of Italy or even Europe in general. With European heritage and hearing about my Grandma’s childhood and parent’s visits, I just came to the assumption that it was an older version of the United States. After spending 7 weeks here and traveling to 6 […]
- 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 […]
- Katie
- University of Minnesota-Duluth
- 2015 Spring
Travel: The Greatest Teacher of All 05/07/15
“The best education you will ever get is traveling. Nothing teaches you more than exploring the world and accumulating experiences.” On my first morning back in the United States, I awoke feeling as though the entire semester had been a dream. Upon my return, people began asking me, “How was Italy?” Initially, I was stumped […]
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- Kelsey V.
- Purdue University
- 2015 Spring
Ode to CIMBA 04/20/15
I’m incredibly lucky. I’ve seen more of the world at 21 years old than some people will see their entire lives. I climbed 463 stairs to the top of the Duomo to overlook the red-brick rooftops of Florence. I walked the streets of the Gothic Quarters in Barcelona. I paddleboated in the lake of Buen […]
- John
- University of Delaware
- 2014 Spring
The Transition Home and a Final "Ciao!" 04/16/14
A full week has now passed since I returned home from CIMBA and I cannot believe my study abroad experience has ended. It feels as if I awoke from a dream and definitely does not feel that I was away for three months LIVING the dream. Still, returning to America reminded me of all the […]
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- Elizabeth
- Furman University
- 2012 Fall
It's Like a Dream 12/20/12
Hello from America! I have been home for two weeks now and I have been trying to think of something to write for my final post. Nothing has really come to mind yet and I think that is due to the fact that I am having trouble admitting to myself that this semester is officially over. This […]
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