study abroad Archives - Page 13 of 30

Mikaela
University of Minnesota
2016 Spring

What I Gained From Studying Abroad with CIMBA 04/19/16

Like most people, I was hesitant when choosing which CIMBA classes to sign up for. Specifically, I was unsure about the course LEAP, which is a leadership development course. I was teetering between adding LEAP or giving myself more time to travel and hang out. Fortunately, I made the final decision to sign up for LEAP […]

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 […]

Mikaela
University of Minnesota
2016 Spring

Hiking Monte Grappa: The #1 Activity You Can’t Miss in Paderno del Grappa 04/05/16

I recently I had one of the best experiences of my life hiking Monte Grappa, the mountain towering over campus and the beautiful view from my window. In a heartbeat, I would encourage anybody to take the hike up and down Monte Grappa. The beautiful views and feels brought chills to my arms and elevated my […]

Alicia
Western Michigan University
2016 Spring

Packing For Travel As if You Actually Know What You’re Doing 04/04/16

Alright folks, let’s get down to business and the less glamorous side of traveling, specifically: cloths packing. Let me first say that I thought I had it down pat! I showed up with my one giant suitcase and had significantly less luggage than many girls and a good amount of guys. I was attempting to […]

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 […]

Alicia
Western Michigan University
2016 Spring

How to Plan a Weekend When You Don’t Want to Make Any Plans 03/21/16

After spring break, I’m not gonna lie, I was dragging a little. Having prepared for this reaction, I had thought to stay the weekend in sleepy Paderno del Grappa. However, as Friday crept closer, I realized that my droopy eyelids in class were doing little to curb my appetite for adventure. The end of the […]

Mikaela
University of Minnesota
2016 Spring

Eat Your Way Around The World 03/14/16

Before I left to explore Europe, I received some of the best travel advice: eat my way around the world. Every country’s culture tells a story about their history and the people who reside there. As I learned, food is large piece of each culture. Each new place has their own local food so why […]

Alicia
Western Michigan University
2016 Spring

Don’t Panic (Or “What I Really Learned While Traveling Over Spring Break”) 03/11/16

Well, we are back at CIMBA after a fantastic spring break and wow, do I ever need a break from the break! This was one of the most inspiring and challenging trips I have ever taken and don’t regret a single moment of it. However, despite all of our tourist successes, being on a ten […]

Kevin
Clemson University
2016 Spring

Remembering your Study Abroad: 4 Ways to Document the Experience 03/10/16

Studying abroad flies by. I am pretty sure I have mentioned this in every one of my posts, but it just continues to fly by; there are so many fun trips, incredible cities, and unforgettable experiences that they all seem to blend into one awesome city or weekend. In the last 10 days I have […]

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, […]