study abroad Archives - Page 15 of 30

Alicia
Western Michigan University
2016 Spring

Traveling in Packs: The Pros and Cons of Traveling in Large Groups 02/09/16

This past weekend I experienced my first overnight travel away from CIMBA, and, like any other first, it was quite the learning experience. Our party of ten was one of many that chose to spend their second weekend abroad in beautiful Firenze (Florence). Together we trooped up and down the ancient cobblestone streets – tripping […]

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 […]

Mikaela
University of Minnesota
2016 Spring

Living Abroad Week 1: Is the First Week Stressful? 02/01/16

Jet lag is real. I have never experienced jet lag in my life (also haven’t traveled overseas either), but I sure do feel the 7 hour time change! Then, as soon as I land in my new home country, it’s like BAM! Go to all my classes, plan travel trips for next weekend, socialize with new […]

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 […]

Kevin
Clemson University
2016 Spring

Unconnected: Why Being Disconnected From Technology Is The Best Worst Thing To Happen To Me 01/27/16

I like to think that I have changed a lot since I graduated from high school now 3 years ago, I like to think I am more responsible and mature, and depending on who you ask that might be true? But one thing that hasn’t changed is that I love technology. I even wrote a […]

Emily
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2016 Spring

The Path Less Traveled (By My Home University) 01/27/16

Ciao from Italy! It’s been a little over a week in beautiful Paderno Del Grappa and I feel as though I’m slowly but surely getting the hang of things! For my first blog post here, I thought I would talk about something that has had a major impact on my study abroad experience so far—choosing […]

Alicia
Western Michigan University
2016 Spring

Common Sights Of Home 01/19/16

Long before I had even been accepted into the CIMBA program, I began receiving advice and testimonies from anyone and everyone who had been in, or near, Italy. I’ve been told again and again that my norm in Italy will be so completely different from my current normal. After a mid-shower revelation that in less […]

Kevin
Clemson University
2016 Spring

What I Am Going to Learn Abroad…I Think 01/18/16

It is now one week before I am set to leave from Baltimore-Washington International airport. In one week I will be across the world. In one week I will be in an entirely new country that speaks a different language. As I begin to pack my things I start to think about why do people […]

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 […]

Emily
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2016 Spring

The Final Countdown: 7 Necessary (But Bizarre) Items I Almost Forgot to Pack 01/11/16

It’s hard to believe that in just ten days I’ll be hopping on a plane to Europe for three months! While I can’t wait to get started on my Lizzie McGuire Movie Italian experience (fingers crossed!), there is still much to be done. Namely, packing. I’ll admit, my obsession lies in the art of list-making. […]