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A Day in the Life of a Study Abroad Student in Granada, Spain
I had always wanted to study abroad, but I never thought I'd be studying Spanish and Arabic in Spain, as I'm studying creative writing and philosophy back home., And here we are learning more and more each day and becoming really good friends., Making sure I translate Arabic to Spanish in my notebook also helps., A Day in the Life of a Study Abroad Student in Granada, Spain
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/12/17/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-study-abroad-student-in-granada-spainDisconnect for FACE: Lessons from the French Alps
Personally, I'm indifferent to the reasons why we do it, but will always adamantly encourage other students to study abroad and to do so with worldly intentions., Ultimately, the quality of one’s study abroad experience comes down to the traveler them self., When we travel abroad we don’t even expect to be out of touch with family and friends, not really., Though the actual FACE program is unique to the French Alps, its principals benefits can (and should) be observed by anyone abroad., By making local recipes, you gain an appreciation of the time and process it takes to create a dish, while garnering knowledge of the ingredients required to produce it.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/09/28/disconnect-for-face-lessons-from-the-french-alpsStudying Abroad as a College Athlete
Studying Abroad vs., Will there be opportunities for me to practice abroad?, Not only did I miss Illinois State and my rugby team, but I also started to miss my family and friends and all of the things I couldn’t find in Prague (really good sushi was definitely one of those things)., Exploring the Charles Bridge with my roommates and other friends from the program in an apartment below us., And finally, making sure I took time for myself to relax and soak it all in was important too., Studying Abroad as a College Athlete
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/09/25/studying-abroad-as-a-college-athleteCEA On-site Ambassador: What to Expect When you Study Abroad in Alicante
It has been a crazy week here at the CEA Alicante office as we prepare for the arrivals of several summer study abroad programs., Here’s a look at what I’ve learned goes into preparing for CEA study abroad student arrivals, plus what students can expect when they arrive at their study abroad city., This is a common mistake students make, but it is all part of the study abroad experience., In the University of Alicante’s residence hall, students can indulge in the cafeteria on a meal plan, relax outside by the pool, shoot hoops with new friends, or hang out in the hall’s TV rooms and computer labs., The class sizes are much smaller compared to many U.S. classes, which allows CEA students to have a more hands-on learning experience and an opportunity to make international friends., CEA On-site Ambassador: What to Expect When you Study Abroad in Alicante
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/06/26/cea-on-site-ambassador-what-to-expect-when-you-study-abroad-in-alicanteFrom Paris to the CEA Alumni Ambassador Program
Returning home from studying or interning abroad can be challenging for many reasons; in my personal experience, reassimilating to the American lifestyle and reuniting with friends from home were both much more difficult than I was anticipating., Understand and share your study abroad experience in a productive way., Avoid becoming the “I studied abroad and it changed my life!!!”, Adding the Alumni Ambassador experience to my resume has been hugely helpful in making my resume stand out., Here’s me on the first day of my dream internship – which I definitely scored thanks to my experiences abroad!!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/07/16/from-paris-to-the-cea-alumni-ambassador-programCEA MOJO on Life After Graduation: Finding a Home Away from Home
With my Tica mama currently making me and my roommate vegetable soup, I couldn’t be more sure of this new revelation: Wherever my feet touch, I can find a home., To be honest, before study abroad, I knew that after graduation my life would consist of living and working abroad in public health., So life abroad hasn’t changed my life in an adaptability or travel bug kind of way, but it has in another capacity., Before all of this, I viewed living abroad as foreign, and that’s what made the idea of it so thrilling to me., I fell into a routine of having a homemade breakfast with gallo pinto and huevos, going to Spanish class at Veritas U., meeting friends for lunch, occasionally volunteering in projects empowering women or turtles, and driving through the mountainous countryside on the weekends for excursions.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2012/11/21/cea-mojo-on-life-after-graduation-finding-a-home-away-from-homeCzech Cooking 101 + Recipe for Traditional Fried Cheese
Time has flown by studying abroad here in Prague., So as if I haven't eaten enough goulash soup and dumplings lately to feed a family of six, I decided to participate in a Czech cooking workshop with my program and CEA study abroad to learn how to make the dishes on my own., While the chicken cooked and we waited for the cucumber to marinate, we began the process of making the cheese., You can bet that I'll be making this meal for my roommates when I return to University of San Diego in the spring., Czech out this simple recipe below so you can learn how to make traditional Czech fried cheese too, and no doubt wow all your friends: Smažený Sýr - the Czech Way WHAT YOU WILL NEED: -SLICED CHEESE -6 TABLESPOONS FLOUR -6 TABLESPOONS BREADCRUMBS -3 EGGS -VEGETABLE OIL Beat the eggs, put them in a bowl.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/12/03/czech-cooking-101-recipe-for-traditional-fried-cheesePhoto Topic List
CEA Content Creator Photo Topic List Topic List A Tell your story How has your personal outlook changed now that you are abroad and have experienced the world?, Visually tell the story of your study abroad or internship abroad journey., CEA Excursions Show us the excursions you experience abroad as part of the CEA program., Other Topic Ideas Art abroad: Museums, street art, graffiti, etc., Navigating public transportation (or your host city in general) Making friends with international students Student life in your host city Life in a homestay Making CEA housing feel like home Tips to stay physically and mentally healthy abroad Have a creative idea that isn’t listed?
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/08/03/photographer-topic-listOvercoming Language Barriers in Spain
When I decided to study abroad, I had only two basic criteria: my destination had to be in a Spanish-speaking country and on a coastline, of course., I won’t lie; the first couple weeks were a little overwhelming, but I tried to channel that nervous energy into energy I could use to speak without being afraid of making mistakes., Talking with friends from the program, the on-site staff, and friends I’ve made in Spain has also been invaluable to the improvement of my verbal skills., Language is one of the primary ways in which studying abroad has increased my love and appreciation for life and the people in it., Holly Hiatt is a Fall 2019 CEA Content Contributor who studied abroad in Alicante, Spain.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/12/20/overcoming-language-barriers-in-spainMy New Mom
Throughout the study abroad experience, I sometimes find myself feeling a little lonely., Family, friends, and Helena came over for dinner!, Helena and I Cheers to you Helena, thank you for making my abroad experience that much better!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/05/03/my-new-momMy Study Abroad Academic Experience in Sydney, Australia
Libraries, Study Spots, and Academics During a Semester Studying Abroad in Sydney, Australia Studying abroad is loads of fun, but at the end of the day we are here to study., My friends and I saw the dragon parade since 2024 is the Year of the Dragon., I have also explored the libraries of Sydney so far in my time abroad., The design is unique, futuristic, and advanced with windows panes making up the walls of the building, rooftop gardens, and napping coves., I am loving my academic experience abroad so far., My Study Abroad Academic Experience in Sydney, Australia
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/09/03/my-study-abroad-academic-experience-in-sydney-australiaMeeting Argentina through Wide Eyes
Well, it appears that there actually is a “study” to “study abroad.”, I know people from all over the world and I’m even friends with Argentines., By making friends from all over and talking to my CEA friends’ homestay families, I’ve now done things like: • Go to an 85-year-old Spaniard’s birthday party • Go to a REAL milonga – one that’s built into someone’s house like they used to be in the beginnings of tango • See sights that I’d only dreamed of (Iguazu Falls, the Andes, etc.), And while I’m possibly becoming the widest study abroad student in the world, thanks to my high intake of Argentina’s delicious empanadas, I plan on continuing to do my study abroad time up big too!, Caroline Atwood is currently studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2010/09/13/meeting-argentina-through-wide-eyesBest 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-argentinaAdvice from a Tica Alumni
My study abroad experience in Costa Rica is quickly coming to an end after almost four months!, Just remember your family and friends are only a phone call away., Making Friends Be Confident When I first arrived, confidence was not in my vocabulary., I have visited four countries in four months during my time abroad., This was the most beneficial part of coming abroad for me.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/01/18/advice-from-a-tica-alumniAdventures Abroad: Navigating Alicante, Spain
I studied abroad in Alicante, Spain, so for those of you heading to Costa Blanca, there will be some more specific advice toward the end of this post., One thing that helped me not only become more accustomed to the layout of my study abroad host city but also find cool places I wouldn’t have otherwise wanted to explore was running., For the international travel plans I’m sure you will have, you’ll be pleased to hear that there is a bus that goes directly between the airport and the city center, making stops near Playa de Postiguet and along Alfonso Sabio, the main avenue on which the Mercado is located., If you happen to make any local friends who have a car, it’s important to know that the “P” signs that claim parking “libre” do not mean that underground parking is free; rather, it signifies that there is vacancy or parking available that is paid for by the hour., Holly Hiatt is a CEA Alumni Ambassador who studied abroad in Alicante, Spain, during the Fall 2019 semester., Adventures Abroad: Navigating Alicante, Spain
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/03/20/adventures-abroad-navigating-alicante-spainAlmost There: Study Abroad Reflection
Being now halfway through my study abroad experience, I cannot believe that time has passed by so quickly., Sitting here in the apartment common room, surrounded by flatmates and friends (all of whom are diligently working on homework for the coming week), I have ample time to reflect on the many wonderful things I have experienced in my brief, but fulfilling stay in Europe., So, why did I want to study abroad in the first place?, I began studying the language in seventh grade, and would continue throughout my entire high school experience, eventually making it into IB (InterBaccaluareate) level courses, junior year., I think that's the overarching purpose of study abroad; to gain a "broader" understanding of yourself and the world around you., Almost There: Study Abroad Reflection
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/01/03/almost-there-study-abroad-reflectionThank You, Barcelona
I also was totally unprepared for the flood of Belgians that would soon become some of my best friends here., Some of my best experiences abroad had very little to do with the places I was, but more about the people I was with., While I didn't meet nearly as many locals as I had hoped, I did meet lots of interesting and amazing friends from all over Europe., So thank you for trusting me to live on my own, for letting me hop off to a new country every weekend, and for making the journey over to come see me.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/01/28/thank-you-barcelonaThe Second Week Slump
You’re making new friends!, Everyone during their study abroad experience will go through this., Order a coffee at a café, go out to dinner with some friends, or go to a local free museum., Last but not least, remember that this is all just a normal part of your study abroad experience.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/02/24/the-second-week-slumpLaw Internships Abroad
Q: Why did you choose an internship abroad?, Q: How did you manage your time between your internship commitment, classes, social activities (including balancing time between study abroad friends and locals) and travel?, I traveled just as often as my non-interning friends and had just as great of a social life as anyone else I'd met., CEA helped me a lot with making sure I wasn't getting assigned any more hours than I was supposed to be working., Once they do, coming to work is fun because you have new friends to talk to and that can offer you advice about the places they've lived and experienced., Law Internships Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/11/28/law-internships-abroadReady, Set, Seville
Before I left for study abroad, I knew I wanted to build a strong and friendly connection with my house mom to feel more at home., There are so many streets that my friends and I thought they all looked the same when walking around, but within four days, I was familiar with “Triana” and the main streets of Seville., The city of Cadiz making me smile Daniella S. is the Fall 2016 CEA MOJO in Seville, Spain.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/09/29/ready-set-seville