study abroad Archives - Page 18 of 30

Elizabeth
University of Minnesota
2015 Fall

How to Travel in Not-So-Perfect Weather: Lessons Learned on a Rainy Day 10/27/15

Contrary to popular belief, it isn’t always sunny at the Amalfi Coast. Or in Rome. Or in Croatia. CIMBA kids went on adventures to all three places for the first extended travel weekend, and all three groups had very rainy Saturdays! Here are a few things that I learned from exploring Positano during “100% chance rain and scattered […]

Sophie

3 Reasons Why Study Abroad is Worth Your Time (As Proven By Science) 10/23/15

It goes without saying, but study abroad is a huge commitment. It’s not a small decision you can take back at the drop of a hat – you are investing your time, your money, your courage, and your academic dreams on a single (albeit extended) experience. So why on earth would anyone go to […]

Drew
The University of Iowa
2015 Fall

Why You Should Study Abroad Early In Your College Career 10/21/15

Is it completely off topic if I talk about the Chicago Cubs? Yeah? Yeah, I thought so. Whatever. I’ll keep it short and move on. At the prime time of two o’clock a.m., I huddled up with two friends in a hostel in Pompeii to watch my Chicago Cubs in the National League Wildcard game. […]

Connery
Western Michigan University
2015 Fall

A Break from Studies: Ways to Maximize your Extended Travel Weekend 10/21/15

While at CIMBA, you will realize that the school workload is at an accelerated pace and therefore requires most of your time during the week. However, on the weekends, you tend to have some time to travel. Even with that, studies will take up some time if you’re like me and procrastinate. However, there are a […]

Elizabeth
University of Minnesota
2015 Fall

Embracing My Inner Tourist 10/15/15

“Is there such a thing as a traveler’s high?” is a question that popped out of my mouth as we were wandering around Florence last weekend. While the more technical term may be “wanderlust” (definition: a strong longing for or impulse toward wandering), I know for certain that there is a rush of adrenaline that comes along with […]

Connery
Western Michigan University
2015 Fall

Pro Tip: How to Deal with a Lost/Stolen Passport while Traveling or Studying Abroad 10/15/15

Yeah… So having your passport stolen is not fun; at all. I was unfortunate enough to have my passport stolen, hilariously/horrendously timed, on the first day of the semester. Although it sucked to have it stolen, I learned a lot of what you need to do if this happens to you. Retrace Your Steps: This […]

Elizabeth
University of Minnesota
2015 Fall

Study Abroad Tip: Connecting with Peers and Professors 10/15/15

One of the many things that makes CIMBA unique is the size of the program. This semester, there are 59 students and 10 professors. My largest class is about 25 people, and my smallest class has only four. Coming from a university as large as the University of Minnesota, I’m used to 45 people being […]

Drew
The University of Iowa
2015 Fall

How to Break Through the American Study Abroad Stereotype 10/15/15

I apologize in advance if this posts sounds like a rant. However, I ran into one of my biggest study abroad pet peeves this weekend and I wanted to express my feelings toward that situation. Before getting into the story, here’s a quick update on my life. I finally finished orientation programs and just completed […]

Drew
The University of Iowa
2015 Fall

Pros and Cons of Traveling with a Small Group 09/29/15

At this point, I’m completely settled into my dorm in Paderno del Grappa, Italy, I’ve met some amazing people, and I’m having a phenomenal time. However, I still have not unpacked my suitcase yet. Please don’t tell my mom. In my short time at the program, I completed several orientation programs as well as taking […]

Elizabeth
University of Minnesota
2015 Fall

The Perks (and Quirks) of Italian Cuisine 09/27/15

Italy isn’t America. It seems obvious, right? The scenery is different, the language is different, the history is different, and the food is different. The first three differences were all ones that I was expecting. I also knew that the food was going to be different, but it turns out that the Italian food I […]