Tag Result For: travel
- Mallory
- University of Colorado-Boulder
- 2017 Spring
The 5 Things I’m Doing to Prepare For My Semester Abroad 01/10/17
Ciao! For me, planning to study abroad has been very similar to applying to college for the very first time. Many factors go into choosing a program; location, cost, courses offered, and more. When I started thinking about studying abroad, I had NO clue where I wanted to go. I thought about following in most […]
- Sophie
How to Pay for Your Study Abroad Dreams 12/22/16
So you want to go abroad. Yay! But it costs money. Boooo… You’re not the first student to have this realization or the first to wonder about where that money will come from. Luckily, there are plenty of resources, people, and guides to help you through the process of financing for your international adventures. Just […]
- Adam
- Western Michigan University
- 2016 Fall
The Crazy and Weird: Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone While Traveling 12/05/16
Ciao, I figured since the last travel weekend just ended, a good topic would be going outside your comfort zone more than just studying abroad itself, but what you do while you’re here. Because if hopping on that plane from the states is further outside your comfort zone as you want to get, then the whole study abroad […]
- Adam
- Western Michigan University
- 2016 Fall
How To Plan A Travel Weekend 11/15/16
Ciao, I thought planning my travel weekends here would be easy, but then I quickly realized how close I was becoming with some people and that it obviously wasn’t just about where you are, but who you’re with. It gets chaotic and frustrating when planning these weekends, but when you’re there, all the money and […]
- Adam
- Western Michigan University
- 2016 Fall
Traveling in Europe: Planes, Trains, and Automobili 10/17/16
Ciao, Before I touch on traveling so far during the semester, just a few things to talk about. Firstly, you know those formal dinners that CIMBA tells you about? Bring an appetite! I made a little mistake of grazing my way through the hors d’oeuvres and by graze, I mean I treated it like my last […]
- Mallory
- Furman University
- 2016 Fall
5 Tips for Surviving Train Travel in Italy 10/10/16
This past weekend we had the opportunity to get off campus for the first time on our own! After much contemplation, myself and three friends, Emma, Alex and Zach, decided to spend the weekend in Milan. We had no idea what we were getting ourselves into but we booked train tickets and an Airbnb and […]
- Adam
- Western Michigan University
- 2016 Fall
LIFE Lessons From My First Week Abroad 09/20/16
Oh man, where do I begin, This first week has been nothing but fun, experiential, and a giant stepping stone for myself. I was/have been able to connect with so many people in so little time. Whether it was through the Leadership Institute (LIFE) or just finding commonalities between complete strangers, I can already say […]
- Adam
- Western Michigan University
- 2016 Fall
Study Abroad 101: Final Thoughts Before Going Abroad 09/12/16
Buongiorno! (That pretty much exhausts my Italian.) My name is Adam and I’m ecstatic about studying abroad in Italy! It’s always been an appealing country to me (and my stomach). The culture, history, scenery, etc. are just some of the things that I’m excited to explore. I’ve heard great things about the entire CIMBA program, […]
- Katie
- The University of Iowa
- 2016 Summer
The Marvelous Hues of Life Abroad: A Reflection on the Greatest Month of My Life 06/28/16
The ground suddenly jerks below me. We have definitely hit American ground. It’s more nerve-wracking than I expected it would be. It takes everything I have to open up the shutter next to me. I see visions of deep gray and moody. Yep, this is definitely Chicago. Don’t get me wrong, I love my country. […]
- Kaden
- Kansas State University
- 2016 Summer
Rick Steves Doesn’t Know Everything: How to See the Real Italy 06/21/16
If you are going to travel to Europe and you haven’t heard of Rick Steves, you should do a quick Google search. Over the years, Rick Steves has produced several excellent guides to help you hit all of the key parts of Europe, including monuments, museums, and restaurants. I suggest you use them when you […]
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