CIMBA travel Archives

Mikaela
University of Minnesota
2016 Spring

The 3 Reasons Why I Chose CIMBA 01/14/16

To say “yes” to study abroad is exciting and for the most part easy. But when I needed to pick an actual study abroad program out of a handful of program pamphlets, the choice become overwhelming! Especially when I wanted to travel while already abroad, graduate on time, and maintain focus on coursework and personal […]

Drew
The University of Iowa
2015 Fall

Why Terrorism Will Not Stop Me From Traveling: A Student’s Reflection on the Paris Attacks 11/30/15

So you’ve heard about these radical terrorist groups, right? The groups responsible for the recent attacks on Paris? The groups that have your friends and family concerned about your safety? The groups that, more than likely, has you reconsidering your future study abroad adventure? You’ve heard about them, right? Now stop. Relax. Take a breath. […]

Connery
Western Michigan University
2015 Fall

How to Travel Like a Champion: Apps to Maximize Your Travels 11/30/15

If it isn’t apparent by now, I’m blogging a lot more on traveling and ways to have a successful traveling experience. That being said, I’ve learned a few things that can help out with traveling in the digital age. While there are so many apps that can help your travels, I’ve narrowed it down to 5 […]

Drew
The University of Iowa
2015 Fall

How To Defeat Homesickness While Studying Abroad 11/24/15

So it finally happened. After an entire two months of being abroad, it finally hit me: I was homesick. It almost came out of nowhere. All of a sudden, I was missing my friends, my family, and living in my favorite city in the world, Iowa City. It wasn’t until I snapped out of this […]

Drew
The University of Iowa
2015 Fall

Why You Should Study Abroad The Summer After Your Freshman Year 11/18/15

So you, the college freshman, just moved to a new city, made new friends, created countless memories, and most importantly, survived your first year in college. Congrats, you made it! But what’s next for you? How about adding studying abroad to your extensive list of new experiences? As I mentioned in a previous blog post, […]

Connery
Western Michigan University
2015 Fall

Beyond the Iron Curtain: Experiences from Eastern Europe 10/29/15

There’s a myth/assumption saying that Eastern Europe is still too run down to visit as a tourist and that you should stay away. I’ll be honest, I had those assumptions too, but I still decided to go anyway. Once I got there, I was pleasantly surprised that I was wrong and fell in love with the […]

Drew
The University of Iowa
2015 Fall

Why You Should Learn Another Language 10/28/15

This post will be a little different than my previous works as it contains a subject that I am very passionate about: Learning another language. Unlike my previous posts, I won’t tie in my weekly update, but I will go ahead and start with that content. I decided to take a weekend off of traveling […]

Drew
The University of Iowa
2015 Fall

Pros and Cons of Traveling with a Small Group 09/29/15

At this point, I’m completely settled into my dorm in Paderno del Grappa, Italy, I’ve met some amazing people, and I’m having a phenomenal time. However, I still have not unpacked my suitcase yet. Please don’t tell my mom. In my short time at the program, I completed several orientation programs as well as taking […]

Phillip
Western Michigan University
2015 Fall

Half Way There 09/20/15

Ich Bin Ein Berliner About two and a half months. That’s how much time I’ve spent in Europe so far. The more time I spend here, the more trouble I have with the idea of returning to the U.S. in December. I now find myself talking about all the amazing things that Italy has to offer, […]

Connery
Western Michigan University
2015 Fall

What to Expect Traveling Solo and Why it is Something Everyone Should Do 09/14/15

A month in Europe, with nothing but what you carry, will definitely test someone on the kind of person they are. I’m not going to lie, I had my ‘oops’ moments and my “I NEED to go home” moments, but looking back, the month of travel really changed me. To start off, I learned that […]