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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. […]

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 […]

Drew
The University of Iowa
2015 Fall

Why You Should Study Abroad The Summer After Your Freshman Year 11/18/15

So you, the college freshman, just moved to a new city, made new friends, created countless memories, and most importantly, survived your first year in college. Congrats, you made it! But what’s next for you? How about adding studying abroad to your extensive list of new experiences? As I mentioned in a previous blog post, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Drew
The University of Iowa
2015 Fall

5 Tips for Surviving An International Flight 09/21/15

You’ve been accepted to your study abroad program. You’ve set up your travel accommodations. You’ve survived the daunting task of packing. So, like, now what? Oh yeah, you have a flight spanning an entire ocean to your study abroad destination. I’ll be honest: The flight isn’t the most enjoyable task of studying abroad. However, there […]

Phillip
Western Michigan University
2015 Fall

Half Way There 09/20/15

Ich Bin Ein Berliner About two and a half months. That’s how much time I’ve spent in Europe so far. The more time I spend here, the more trouble I have with the idea of returning to the U.S. in December. I now find myself talking about all the amazing things that Italy has to offer, […]