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Katherine
University of Arkansas
2015 Summer

5 Principles to Live by When Traveling Abroad (or Reflections from a Wannabe Rick Steves) 06/30/15

There are only two things in life that you can spend money on the will actually make you richer: education and travel. Looking back on my CIMBA experience, my life has grown richer in these past four weeks. I believe that I am more proactive, flexible, adaptive, self-reliant, and in tune with the world around me from […]

Kayla
University of Kansas
2015 Summer

Is It Over Already? 06/19/15

I did not think that that my CIMBA experience would fly by this fast, but lo-and-behold it’s over. Finals are completed; we’re checked out of our rooms and off on our final adventure (to Split, Croatia) before we head home. While CIMBA flew by way too fast, it is certainly an experience I am grateful […]

Katherine
University of Arkansas
2015 Summer

Don’t Ask. Just Eat. 06/09/15

Cassata, Panelle & Arancine- Oh My! Culture can be made up of many things, but food plays a key role in the perception of visitors. As a visitor of Sicily this weekend, I fell in love with their culture and their food. Even though Sicily is still apart of Italy, the cuisine has a unique […]

Kayla
University of Kansas
2015 Summer

How to Make the Most of Your Travel Weekends Abroad 06/09/15

There are many reasons that a person decides to study abroad but one common one is to have the opportunity to travel and see new places. When I was determining if I wanted to participate in the CIMBA summer program, one factor that made me nervous was the length of the program (it’s only four […]

Jacob
University of Kansas
2015 Summer

Travel Tips for Students Abroad 06/08/15

After three weekends of traveling I am still far from an expert on getting around Italy, but I have found some things useful that I’ll share for any future CIMBA students looking for advice when they come to study in Paderno del Grappa. Travel Tip #1 Download the app “City Maps 2 Go” made by […]

Katherine
University of Arkansas
2015 Summer

Cultural Whirlwind: Three Countries in Four Days 06/03/15

Hallo, Bonjour, Ciao- three forms of hello. Three languages, groups of people, cultures and cities in a four day weekend at CIMBA. Cultural whirlwind, I think so! Each week seems to be speeding by in Paderno del Grappa and one adventure after the next comes and goes with laughs, memories and unbelievable stories from the […]

Kayla
University of Kansas
2015 Summer

Adventure Is Out There 05/26/15

Ciao from Italy! I made it safely to Paderno del Grappa and am enjoying the beauty of Northern Italy. I have been here just shy of a week and have already done and seen so many things. One thing that really surprised me was the travel opportunities offered by the CIMBA program. Previously, I had […]

Elizabeth
University of Iowa
2015 Summer

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Traveling When Studying Abroad 05/25/15

Salve! Studying abroad in Paderno del Grappa, Italy through the CIMBA program has been an amazing experience so far. This past weekend was our first to travel on our own so most took the opportunity to explore various places in Italy and a few took time to travel to other countries. I learned a lot […]

Kayla
University of Kansas
2015 Summer

Tips for Packing “Light” for a Summer Abroad 05/18/15

I’ll admit it: I, Kayla Pisoni, am a chronic over-packer. My suitcase may be well over the 50lb limit but I have shoe options for every possible scenario. At least that’s how most trips end up for me. Unfortunately, studying abroad isn’t really going to work that way. Paying the fee to fly an […]

Katherine
University of Arkansas
2015 Summer

Arkansas to Italy 05/11/15

Passport- check Plane tickets- check Packing- in progress Disbelief that I am about to leave for Italy in a week- check These are the final weeks at home before I trade southern accents for Italian ones, burgers for bruschetta, and hellos for ciaos. The fact that my dream of studying abroad is about to become […]