Veneto Archives - CIMBA Italy

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 […]

Samantha
University of Minnesota
2016 Summer

My Top 3 Favorite Spots on the CIMBA Campus 05/20/16

As I walked off the bus onto the CIMBA campus, I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of excitement. The last time I had been out of the country, it was to Israel for a 10-day journey. However, Italy is a different story. I am lucky enough to call this campus and country my home […]

Mikaela
University of Minnesota
2016 Spring

Hiking Monte Grappa: The #1 Activity You Can’t Miss in Paderno del Grappa 04/05/16

I recently I had one of the best experiences of my life hiking Monte Grappa, the mountain towering over campus and the beautiful view from my window. In a heartbeat, I would encourage anybody to take the hike up and down Monte Grappa. The beautiful views and feels brought chills to my arms and elevated my […]

Phillip
Western Michigan University
2015 Fall

An Adventurer’s Guide to the Dolomite Mountains: Hiking Mount Grappa 12/09/15

It was cold day in November and there was a heavy fog surrounding the mountain. Lauren Anderson and I decided that this would be the day that we would finally conquer the mountain we had been staring at for the past two months. We didn’t have any transportation set up so Dr. Al, the director […]

Katie
University of Minnesota-Duluth
2015 Spring

Travel: The Greatest Teacher of All 05/07/15

“The best education you will ever get is traveling. Nothing teaches you more than exploring the world and accumulating experiences.” On my first morning back in the United States, I awoke feeling as though the entire semester had been a dream. Upon my return, people began asking me, “How was Italy?” Initially, I was stumped […]

Katie
University of Minnesota-Duluth
2015 Spring

Adrenaline Rush 03/06/15

“The trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel too fast and you miss all that you are traveling for.” —Louis L’Amour These wise words were engrained in my mind as I persevered to the peak of Mount Grappa. Early Saturday morning, my global economics professor kindly offered to drive me to the base of Mount Grappa. I […]