Tag Result For: CIMBA italy
- Kaden
- Kansas State University
- 2016 Summer
From America to Italy: Adjusting to the Italian Lifestyle 06/06/16
After three weeks I have adjusted to life in Italy and there were definitely some adjustments that had to be made. The first change you will notice is the major difference in time culture between America in Italy. In America, everything is fast-paced, everyone is busy, and everything runs efficiently. This is not a priority […]
- Katie
- The University of Iowa
- 2016 Summer
How to be a Tourist without Behaving like a Tourist 05/25/16
I get it. It is almost impossible to not stick out as a foreigner when traveling within a different country. Our clothes don’t match, our dialect sounds strange, and our behavior, in general, simply does not line up. Hiding in your dorm room is not the solution to avoiding this reality. You can go out, […]
- Samantha
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Summer
My Top 3 Favorite Spots on the CIMBA Campus 05/20/16
As I walked off the bus onto the CIMBA campus, I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of excitement. The last time I had been out of the country, it was to Israel for a 10-day journey. However, Italy is a different story. I am lucky enough to call this campus and country my home […]
- Katie
- The University of Iowa
- 2016 Summer
“If You Give a Girl a Passport…” – Advice for the First Time International Traveler 05/18/16
Overflowing airports, tedious security systems, strangers running wild for the gate that they should have been at an hour ago – these are just some of the common, unsettling sights of traveling. If flying isn’t nerve wracking enough, then international traveling most definitely is enough to put you over the edge, especially if you’re a […]
- Megan
- Western Michigan University
- 2016 Summer
Don’t Forget to Take an Extra Copy: Top 5 Things to Duplicate before You Get on Your Flight to Italy 05/14/16
With travel, it goes without saying that it’s better to be safe than sorry. There are a number of important things travelers should duplicate and take with them overseas to avoid sticky situations that could land them in an unexpected destination. Here are the top five things to copy and carry with you when traveling: […]
- Katie
- The University of Iowa
- 2016 Summer
A Summer of Firsts: 5 New Experiences When You Study Abroad 05/06/16
As I stare up at the aged panels of my roommate’s bunk from beneath my striped comforter, it is finally hitting me. Finals are creeping up on me and my lively dorm room will be blank in a matter of a week. If the fact that my freshman year is already over isn’t extremely terrifying […]
- Mikaela
- University of Minnesota
- 2016 Spring
The #1 Thing to Have When Traveling 04/26/16
It’s sad to say that my time left on this beautiful Italian campus is coming to a close. Without a doubt though, I am leaving with memories of the amazing people I have met along my journey and the experiences that have improved who I am. Of course not forgetting the 8 incredible countries I’ve explored […]
- Alicia
- Western Michigan University
- 2016 Spring
Traveling Mindfully: Five Breaths 04/25/16
One of the more emphasized, overarching lessons of the CIMBA program is learning how to be more mindful or aware of the current moment you are in. There were a great many ways to incorporate this into travel, but I chose to concentrate on a single breath in each new place I visited. Cataloging an […]
- 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 […]
- Kevin
- Clemson University
- 2016 Spring
From Italy to the United States: A Few Things Italians Wish Americans Knew 04/06/16
Going to a new country is a challenge. Being in Italy now for almost ten weeks, I have had plenty of opportunities to talk to people from Italy both about their culture and American culture. From these conversations here are a few things that Italians wish that Americans knew. Many Places Don’t Take Card This […]
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