Tag Result For: LIFE
- Hannah
- University of Iowa
- Fall 2019
Oh, the things I’ve learned 12/17/19
Hello everyone, it’s Hannah and I am back with my final blog to talk to you about my CIMBA experience. The past three months have been a whirlwind of the best experiences of my life. Every single day was a new experience, a new feeling, and a new sense of understanding. I did a lot […]
- Abbey
- University of Iowa
- Fall 2019
Open your mind 12/11/19
As I sit in the airport ready to board my flight home, it is finally hitting me what I’ve just accomplished. Studying abroad through CIMBA was one of the greatest experiences of my life. How my experience differed from what I expected The biggest thing I did not expect was the sense of family we […]
- Karsyn
- University of Iowa
- Spring 2018
What to Expect During Your First Month at CIMBA 03/05/18
Ciao from Paderno del Grappa! My name is Karsyn Hettlinger and I am a sophomore at the University of Iowa studying Management and Marketing. Studying abroad has always been a dream of mine, especially after I spent a month in Germany living with an exchange family while in high school. I have been in Italy […]
- Sydney
- The University of Iowa
- 2017 Spring
Caught Off Guard: Why it’s Impossible to be Fully Prepared for Study Abroad 02/07/17
In the months leading up to my semester abroad, it felt like I’d done nothing but prepare. I renewed my passport, read articles written by students studying abroad in Italy (including the CIMBA blog, of course), downloaded the app Duolingo to learn some Italian, connected with classmates on social media, attended the CIMBA program orientation, […]
- Mallory
- University of Colorado-Boulder
- 2017 Spring
Why CIMBA? – How To Decide Where To Study Abroad 02/01/17
The first two weeks have come to an end and it already seems like I have been at CIMBA forever. I’m still learning how to order a sandwich at the local tabacchi (sandwich shop) and adjusting to the shops closing in the middle of the day for an extended lunch break. I also noticed the […]
- Adam
- Western Michigan University
- 2016 Fall
LIFE, LEAP, and the Pursuit of KT Certification 10/24/16
Ciao, A few of the main differences between CIMBA and other study abroad programs is that CIMBA focuses so much on professional and personal development through various programs. I know I’ve already talked about LIFE, but since I just finished my KT certification, and am about halfway through LEAP, this post is an important one. […]
- Mallory
- Furman University
- 2016 Fall
What LIFE Isn’t: Making Friends Abroad 09/30/16
I can’t believe it, but I’ve now been in Italy for a full week! I was lucky enough to spend the past weekend in Paris with some friends! With jet lag behind me, I’m happy to say I’ve finally started adjusting to life here. This past week has been CAP week. It has involved a […]
- Adam
- Western Michigan University
- 2016 Fall
LIFE Lessons From My First Week Abroad 09/20/16
Oh man, where do I begin, This first week has been nothing but fun, experiential, and a giant stepping stone for myself. I was/have been able to connect with so many people in so little time. Whether it was through the Leadership Institute (LIFE) or just finding commonalities between complete strangers, I can already say […]
- Connery
- Western Michigan University
- 2015 Fall
What to Expect in Your First 2 Weeks at CIMBA 09/30/15
If it isn’t obvious by now, CIMBA is in a league of its own when it comes to a study abroad experience. Whether it’s due to the location, the curriculum, or even by its strict policy on class attendance, CIMBA is something else. What you will go through in the first 2 weeks alone will change your […]
- Kelsey V.
- Purdue University
- 2015 Spring
Wanderlust 01/06/15
I’m two weeks out from my first trip to Europe. Or 16 days, according to the countdown on my iPhone. Needless to say I am a little excited. Okay, a little is an understatement. I am stoked to begin this journey. When I arrived back at school this past semester, I had an itch. I couldn’t quite tell […]
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