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6 Reasons I Fell in Love with Seville
My CEA study abroad Center placed me as a volunteer in a local school, Albaydar., My Friends I was so fortunate this semester with the beautiful friends that I made., My friends and I hanging out by the cathedral on our last night in Seville all together. 4., Nothing beats watching the sunset over the river with good friends!, Grocery stores really only sell the necessities, but there are countless boutiques to shop, making sure your wardrobe is up to par with the fashion-savvy Spaniards.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/08/02/6-reasons-i-fell-in-love-with-sevilleBest of Argentina
First of all, when you study abroad, taking side trips is an excellent way to learn more about the country you are living in and those around it., Earlier this month, a couple of my friends and I decided to go to an Argentine cooking class., Empanada Making As we worked on cooking, we perfected our empanada wrapping skills and learned the secrets to the most delicious Argentine foods.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/07/05/best-of-argentinaWhat to Expect While Studying in Alicante
Studying abroad is one of the best experiences there is., Studying abroad in Alicante, Spain, well, there's something magical about travelling where so many people write about and experiencing all the travel books have to offer., Learning Spainish in a Spanish country is the best way, making memories on the Mediterranean with new friends is the only way., How easy it is to make friends in Spain!”
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/04/17/what-to-expect-while-studying-in-alicanteWhen Scholarships & Financial Aid Just Aren’t Enough…
You’ll read all the articles about study abroad scholarships., But did you know there is a funding site just for studying abroad?, Try out FundMyTravel to create a beautiful website that draws your friends, family and even strangers in., However, in modern times, when it’s so easy and tempting to just click delete on all of those Kickstarter emails, instead of making a meaningful donation…sometimes, you just gotta kick it old school., What goals will studying abroad help you accomplish?
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/03/24/when-scholarships-financial-aid-just-aren-t-enoughHow To Live in Galway
Before I came to study abroad in Galway, I had all of these ideas in mind for what my time in Ireland would be like., Back at home I have a favorite place to go with my friends and family., The sounds of families coming together for a meal or friends getting together for a laugh make me feel at ease and allow me to settle my mind if I'm having a bad day., I felt too settled, bored, and it was making me uncomfortable., Explore while you have the opportunity and make the most of your time abroad.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/03/23/how-to-live-in-galway10 Streets You Need to Know in Alicante, Spain
Alicante’s also a very walkable city, so you’ll also be spending a lot of time exploring the streets…here are the top 10 streets that you should get to know in order to have the complete study abroad in Alicante experience. 1., Many CEA student apartments are on this vibrant street, making it easy to immerse into life in ALC., It’s the perfect place to uphold the venerated Alicante custom of “tardeo,” or meeting with friends in the evening to enjoy snacks before dinner.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/03/17/10-alicante-streets-you-need-to-knowFinding Time to Journal
Documenting my experience abroad hasn’t been easy., However, being alone is what helps me most, as I get super distracted when my friends are around., You’re abroad!, Making time for it is hard, but hopefully with these tips, it becomes a bit easier., Write away, my friends!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/03/17/finding-time-to-journalPutting the "Study" in Study Abroad
It's comforting to have people who are in the exact same situation as you as far as being in a new country goes, and they're friends that you'll be able to stay in touch with once you get home as well., The buddy program pairs you with a French student at the same language level as you so you can learn or perfect your French while making a lasting friendship in Aix., We spent the day learning about the wine making process and, of course, tasting!, Entrance to Chateau Calissanne All in all, IAU has already provided an amazing study abroad experience and I absolutely can't wait to keep making memories this semester with their help!, Putting the "Study" in Study Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/03/04/putting-the-study-in-study-abroadPrepping for Prague
As February 3 is approached, the idea of studying abroad in Prague is becoming all the more real., My apartment in Prague One of the most exciting things though about studying abroad is the chance to see friends all over Europe., I will be making the most of my four months abroad by seeing and doing as much as possible.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/02/11/prepping-for-pragueThe Study Abroad Buildup
When I wrote this, that's how many days I had until I left to study abroad in the land of the Eiffel Tower, the City of Lights, the birthplace of baguettes and crepes in Paris, France., After listening to personal accounts and stories from friends who have returned from studying abroad, I’ve realized that there is a lot I can do to prepare for my journey., One of my good friends bought me a Paris journal to document my time abroad., Bringing pictures of my friends and family from home won’t stop the homesickness and the discomfort I’m prone to feel in an unknown situation., For now, I’m doing the best I can to focus on the things I can control: I’ve been practicing my French, making travel plans, becoming acquainted with the city on Google maps, and going shopping for warm clothes – I’m a Californian; my closet consists of mostly t-shirts and the occasional warm sweater., The Study Abroad Buildup
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/02/11/the-study-abroad-buildupHow Learning a Language Taught Me Valuable Life Lessons
The initial idea-or rather, revelation surrounding this blog post came before I ever lived abroad., Being an On-Site Ambassador here in Paris definitely helped strengthen these ideas, but ultimately, I believe everyone has had a few of these thoughts while learning a language, regardless if they've lived abroad or not., Living abroad can teach you a lot about yourself, but you might also find these equally prolific understandings by simply studying a language. 1., When all else fails, laugh it off When you know a group of Francophones are talking about you and your friends but you don't quite know what they're saying., Even after learning French for four years and living in France twice, I still know that I might be making a few mistakes here and there.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/01/24/how-learning-a-language-taught-me-valuable-life-lessonsMeet Danielle O'Leary: CEA London On-Site Ambassador
CEA London On-Site Ambassador, Danielle O'Leary (left) with friends., Unfortunately, all study abroad experiences come to an end., For two years as an Ambassador, I spread my love for study abroad and London., The most beautiful aspect of the Ambassador Program is the opportunity to inspire students to study abroad by sharing precious memories from your own study abroad experience., But in the back of my mind, in the depth of my heart, the only thing that mattered to me was making my way back home, to London.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/01/23/meet-danielle-o'leary-cea-london-on-site-ambassadorFavorite Foodie Places in Sevilla
Martina is so kind and helps you decide what to get and lets you taste your final product before buying it so you can keep making it perfect and adding ingredients with no extra charge!, They are located on the other side of the river from the Toro de Oro and you should definitely come here with friends., This is a must-try place to go with family and friends., Side note: these are great places to take your friends and family when they visit, too!, Many American study abroad students go here, and so everyone speaks great English and it definitely feels like home.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/01/22/favorite-foodie-places-in-sevillaHow to Cope with Post-Study Abroad Sadness
Where are my new friends who go on beach picnics with me and explore new cities with me and drink espressos at sidewalk cafés with me?, Keep in touch with the friends you made in your host city., I was lucky enough to have one of my closest new friends from Antibes live pretty close to me over the summer., Wanderlust is hard to get over, my friends., Intern abroad, join a service trip, teach English in a foreign country, or even study abroad again!, How to Cope with Post-Study Abroad Sadness
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/01/19/how-to-cope-with-post-study-abroad-sadnessTips for Buenos Aires, if I Did it Again
As my time in Buenos Aires, Argentina comes to an end, I reflected on a few things I would have advised myself to do if I were to restart my study abroad experience., I made some great friends in the residencia that I lived in, but most of the time I hung out with people from the US., I only dressed up once, making them a waste for bringing in a limited space in suitcases., Very few of my friends were exercising while in Buenos Aires.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/01/19/tips-for-buenos-aires-if-i-did-it-againChristmastime in Europe = Perfect Study Abroad Parallel
Studying abroad., I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, and can cross it off my bucket list., You’ve made so many friends and have so many memories that the outline from stage 2 is completely full, as is your heart., Time starts to fly and you’re just thinking of making the most of it all., If you are even slightly considering studying abroad, do it., Christmastime in Europe = Perfect Study Abroad Parallel
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/01/17/christmastime-in-europe--perfect-study-abroad-parallelStudying Abroad for the Rest of My Life
I don't exactly know why "attending college" doesn't describe the experience of studying abroad., Because, I remind myself, I'm studying abroad., Again, studying and completing homework and giving presentations for my classes is still a huge part of my study abroad experience., Sometimes certain grammatical rules frustrate me or certain words evade my grasp, but incorporating each into my daily conversations with my Tico parents or even other study abroad students who wished to practice Spanish help me learn everything faster and understand it better., Every day presents a new opportunity and a new way to study, because I'm adjusting to a new culture and schedule, living more simply, making and staying on a budget, trying new foods, attending elective classes, circumnavigating Costa Rica by bus, learning how to be prepared for rain at any moment, spending time on the beach, sharing my thoughts and photos and videos through social media, making friends who share my love of travel, and problem-solving how to communicate mostly in Spanish, and, amazingly, all these things amount to me attending college this semester., Studying Abroad for the Rest of My Life
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/01/16/studying-abroad-for-the-rest-of-my-lifeTo Live Is to Go Abroad
There is a statement that I share when people ask me about my study abroad trip to Costa Rica, “You haven’t lived until you go abroad.”, I admire my tico (Costa Rican) family dearly for making me feel as if I was apart of their family., I met some new friends there that are from the other side of the United States that I still keep in contact with., My experience abroad was addicting., I feel as if the more I go abroad the better person I will become., To Live Is to Go Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/12/28/to-live-is-to-go-abroadWhy Rome is the Best Home
Overall, I loved my study abroad experience, and wouldn’t trade it for the world., I made friends I know that will keep for my lifetime., A big thank you to CEA for making it so easy and possible to travel., If you are considering studying abroad, choose Rome as your home city., Two of my friends who met while studying abroad in Rome through CEA.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/12/26/why-rome-is-the-best-homeStaying Active in an Olympic City
Whether it be the croissants, the tapas, or the jiǎo zi, we all know that the cuisines we discover while studying abroad have the potential to, uh -- alter our appearance., Finding the outlets for fitness overseas takes a little investigating; with the help of my friends, I’ve compiled some tips for staying active in your host country., Grenoble is home to a huge range of climbing and hiking routes, specific to the surrounding mountain ranges; these can be accessed by bus, or by making an appointment with tour groups., Staying active on your trip provides a buffet of benefits ranging from quick ways to meet new people, to improved mental and physical health; all valuable contributions to a positive experience while abroad.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/12/26/staying-active-in-an-olympic-city