Italian food Archives

Sydney
The University of Iowa
2017 Spring

When in Paderno, Do as the Italians Do: The Top 5 Places in Town to Interact with Locals 02/10/17

After four weeks on campus and experiencing more culture shock than I’d like to admit, I’m starting to get the hang of the Paderno del Grappa lifestyle here at CIMBA. While I’m sure I still stick out like a sore thumb when I venture beyond the CIMBA bubble, through insight, observation, and self-awareness, I’ve begun […]

Carley
University of Missouri
2017 Spring

Factual vs. Actual: How Study Abroad is Way Different Than I Thought It Would Be 02/08/17

It’s officially week three (time really does fly when you’re having fun) and now that I’m basically a local (not even close), I think it’s a good time to share what I thought studying abroad was going to be versus what it actually is. So for those of you who are interested in studying abroad […]

Mallory
Furman University
2016 Fall

How to Explore New Cultures Through Food 12/19/16

I am a foodie, I’ll be the first to admit it. I love food. My Pinterest board is chalk full of new recipes I want to try or recipes I love. So it only makes sense that one of the things I was most excited for when I decided to study away was the opportunity […]

Kaden
Kansas State University
2016 Summer

Rick Steves Doesn’t Know Everything: How to See the Real Italy 06/21/16

If you are going to travel to Europe and you haven’t heard of Rick Steves, you should do a quick Google search. Over the years, Rick Steves has produced several excellent guides to help you hit all of the key parts of Europe, including monuments, museums, and restaurants. I suggest you use them when you […]

Mikaela
University of Minnesota
2016 Spring

Exploring Italy’s Culture: Pasta and Pizza Making! 03/22/16

I am excited to say that I am now a professional Italian pasta and pizza maker! Just kidding, but I did learn how to make pasta from scratch and the secrets behind the perfect pizza from local professionals. On two different nights, CIMBA professors took some students to local restaurants known for their pasta or […]

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

Tips for a Eating Out in Italy (When You Don’t Speak the Language) 02/03/16

Eating in the United States is hard enough sometimes. As someone who has worked in a restaurant, I know how often orders are messed up – drinks spill, food gets burnt, the list goes on and on. It is funny now that I am in Italy that we are having all the same mistakes, just […]

Alicia
Western Michigan University
2016 Spring

What to Expect: Surviving the First Week Abroad 01/28/16

Ciao from Paderno del Grappa! To start with a cliché- I would say that the first week in Italy was, in summary, not what I was expecting. Most surprising was, when we first arrived, I didn’t really feel like I was in Italy. For months I had thought that the moment I stepped off the […]

Sophie

How to Visit Venice like a Pro 01/05/16

First off, just let me say, you made the right travel choice. Venice is amazing! You won’t regret the trip. That being said there is no right or wrong way to do Venice, so long as you enjoy yourself. What we’re talking about here are all the tips, tricks, and tidbits you’ll need to make […]

Phillip
Western Michigan University
2015 Fall

A Student’s Assessment of Italian Culture 11/30/15

The History of Italy Something that I can appreciate about Italy is the rich history behind each city. Within each of the major cities, there is a piece of history from a different era of time. Rome has the ancient times, Naples has Sotterranea (underground bomb shelter and aqueduct) used during WWII, Venice has the […]