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Connery
Western Michigan University
2015 Fall

Timeless: A Reflection on My Time in Europe and What to Take Away From It 01/04/16

These past 4 months: from studying in Italy to traveling to the former East Bloc, to seeing the Refugee Crisis in Hungary first hand. It’s truly been an experience – one that is life-changing and life-enriching. I could go on about how studying abroad was a great decision, but to be frank, BEING abroad is the […]

Elizabeth
University of Minnesota
2015 Fall

Quiz: Is CIMBA the Right Fit for You? 12/14/15

After twelve weeks of blogging, I’m running a little bit short on ideas for topics. So, to mix it up a little bit, I’ve created a Buzzfeed-esque quiz. Give it a whirl… see if CIMBA is the right fit for you! 1. What’s your top city to see in Europe? London Venice Prague 2. How many […]

Drew
The University of Iowa
2015 Fall

Why You Should Get Out of Your Comfort Zone and Study Abroad 12/14/15

Ah … my final blog post. It’s been a heck of a semester, right guys? I want to begin by saying thank you to everyone who followed my blog posts and shared them throughout the semester. It truly means a lot to me, and I’ve really enjoyed being able to share my experience with you guys. […]

Connery
Western Michigan University
2015 Fall

How to Have a True European Experience: Ways to Enhance Your Travels in Europe 12/14/15

If it isn’t apparent by now, I’m blogging for traveling and how to experience Europe as a traveler. That being said, it’s still good to do well at school, especially at CIMBA, where class attendance is mandatory, but that’s not what I’m focusing on. Here is a list of ways that I’ve traveled throughout my […]

Elizabeth
University of Minnesota
2015 Fall

Why Study Abroad is Good for Your Resume 12/10/15

In my biased opinion, study abroad is an experience that every college student should undertake. Aside from the perks of living in a foreign country and traveling on the weekends, study abroad is also a huge opportunity for personal growth. Just by living and doing, there are lessons to be learned at every turn. In […]

Drew
The University of Iowa
2015 Fall

Tips For Learning A Foreign Language While Studying Abroad 12/09/15

So you’ve decided to study abroad in a destination thousands of miles away, and you don’t speak a single word of the native language. The good news? You’re not the first student who chose this path. The solution? Learning a new language. Prior to studying abroad in Italy, I figured I would be able to get […]

Phillip
Western Michigan University
2015 Fall

An Adventurer’s Guide to the Dolomite Mountains: Hiking Mount Grappa 12/09/15

It was cold day in November and there was a heavy fog surrounding the mountain. Lauren Anderson and I decided that this would be the day that we would finally conquer the mountain we had been staring at for the past two months. We didn’t have any transportation set up so Dr. Al, the director […]

Connery
Western Michigan University
2015 Fall

An American Abroad: How to Represent American Culture Correctly 12/02/15

In light of the recent terrorist attacks of Paris, I want to make a point on how to be an American abroad without creating tension. This is based on my experience and is more of an opinion. Many people say “If anyone asks, you’re Canadian”, and that you should hide the fact that you’re American. Although it […]

Elizabeth
University of Minnesota
2015 Fall

An American Thanksgiving in Italy 12/01/15

Hello world! Today is Thanksgiving! I know that this post won’t go online for another week or so, but I wanted to take a few moments to put into words how thankful I am for this semester in Italy. I have so many things to be thankful for in life, but I’ve been especially blessed […]

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. […]