#StudyAbroad Archives

Katelyn
University of Iowa
Summer 2018

My CIMBA Courses 05/18/18

My first week here in Paderno del Grappa is coming to an end. It took me a few nights to adjust to the time change, but I am absolutely loving it here! I have already met several new friends from a variety of universities, ate out at a local Italian restaurant, and learned a lot in my two classes, […]

Katelyn
University of Iowa
Summer 2018

3 Reasons Why I Chose CIMBA 05/09/18

As this school year is coming to an end, I am becoming more and more excited to travel to Italy! I am really looking forward to all the amazing opportunities there are in Italy, like traveling to beautiful cities, visiting historic landmarks, and experiencing a new culture. This will be my first time studying abroad and being in […]

Chris
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Spring 2018

Company Tours With CIMBA 04/03/18

The entire CIMBA program spent an early Thursday morning touring various businesses in the Treviso region. The industries experienced ranged from pastries to steel and offered us an in-depth look at how certain Italian businesses conduct their operations. I spent my morning at the Parajumpers HQ. Parajumpers is a clothing brand based in the Treviso […]

Chris
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Spring 2018

Hidden Gems of the Treviso Region 02/28/18

Now that I’ve had some time to settle in at CIMBA and into my new home in Paderno Del Grappa, I’ve come to see the benefits of living in a small town while studying abroad. While there are obvious drawbacks when it comes to things like nightlife and logistical issues such as getting to the […]

Chris
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Spring 2018

“There’s an App for that” 02/19/18

During a semester program at CIMBA Italy, students receive various opportunities to travel. Specifically, there are two extended travel weeks, and one 10 day break roughly placed in the middle of the semester. This past weekend, we had our first, four day weekend. With all of this travel coming up, I thought it would be […]

John
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Spring 2018

Da Vinci’s Challenge 02/15/18

When you hear the word “Da Vinci” what is the first thing that comes to your mind? For me, it was the mediocre film released in 2006 featuring Tom Hanks. However, for the people in Paderno Del Grappa, it has a different meaning. While only some of us here at CIMBA experienced a variety of activities within the […]