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Kevin
Clemson University
2016 Spring

Life at CIMBA: What It’s Like Living on Campus 03/24/16

Every study abroad program is slightly different and each has their positives and negatives regarding their living conditions. CIMBA is a very unique program, and although this is my first time studying abroad, based on my conversations with friends and other study abroad students, here are a few unique parts of living at CIMBA. Dorm-style Housing […]

Alicia
Western Michigan University
2016 Spring

How to Plan a Weekend When You Don’t Want to Make Any Plans 03/21/16

After spring break, I’m not gonna lie, I was dragging a little. Having prepared for this reaction, I had thought to stay the weekend in sleepy Paderno del Grappa. However, as Friday crept closer, I realized that my droopy eyelids in class were doing little to curb my appetite for adventure. The end of the […]

Kevin
Clemson University
2016 Spring

Remembering your Study Abroad: 4 Ways to Document the Experience 03/10/16

Studying abroad flies by. I am pretty sure I have mentioned this in every one of my posts, but it just continues to fly by; there are so many fun trips, incredible cities, and unforgettable experiences that they all seem to blend into one awesome city or weekend. In the last 10 days I have […]

Alicia
Western Michigan University
2016 Spring

The Study Abroad Halfway Point: Bring on the Grunge 03/08/16

I was reminded that study abroad is not all fun and games this week as midterms have arrived. 4 presentations- 2 long and 2 short – and a good old fashioned exam to finish off this Friday (and my schedule is by no means the hardest!). So what am I doing with all of my free time? Why, […]

Mikaela
University of Minnesota
2016 Spring

Being Mindful of Learning Another Language 02/25/16

This past weekend, I traveled through Slovenia; a country where I knew none of the local language. While there, I became much more mindful about the importance of language and culture after an insightful conversation (in English) with a local. Up until now, I have only been to countries where I knew enough of the […]

Alicia
Western Michigan University
2016 Spring

Day Trips May Just Change Your Life 02/14/16

Want to spend the weekend in Paris? Prague? Barcelona?… Yes, of course! Those are all completely realistic goals here. It is so easy to jump on a plane, train, or bus and make it to any one of those places in a few short hours. This is, by far and wide, the craziest thing I […]

Mikaela
University of Minnesota
2016 Spring

“Touristing”: The Art of Sightseeing 02/12/16

Three cities in four days. That about sums up my first extended travel weekend. Going into it, I knew I would be running (literally) off espresso and it all worked out because I had the most amazing weekend. I wouldn’t recommend this busy travel tactic to all but I wouldn’t discourage it either. These three […]

Kevin
Clemson University
2016 Spring

Steps for Planning a European Trip for Dummies (from One Dummy to Another) 02/10/16

I have been in Europe for almost a month now which is so weird to say because I feel like I just got here yesterday, but since I have gotten here I have been on a few trips and I think they have all been pretty successful. However I am by no means an expert, […]

Mikaela
University of Minnesota
2016 Spring

Travel Planning 101: Sticking to Your Budget 02/03/16

I have gone $300 over budget on travel so far. Well actually, I never made a budget, but I know I spent way too much on flights and hostels. It is extremely easy to pay double for travel expenses and now I have learned my lesson. Here is my mistake that I hope you can […]

Mikaela
University of Minnesota
2016 Spring

Living Abroad Week 1: Is the First Week Stressful? 02/01/16

Jet lag is real. I have never experienced jet lag in my life (also haven’t traveled overseas either), but I sure do feel the 7 hour time change! Then, as soon as I land in my new home country, it’s like BAM! Go to all my classes, plan travel trips for next weekend, socialize with new […]