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My Study Abroad Journey in Florence, Italy - CEA CAPA
FROM CAMPUS TO COBBLESTONES: MY STUDY ABROAD JOURNEY IN FLORENCE, ITALY If you told me a year ago that I’d complete a summer study abroad program, I wouldn’t believe you., For me, studying abroad never seemed possible., I knew this was the opportunity of a lifetime, a chance to immerse myself in a new culture, make lifelong friends, and gain a fresh perspective on the world as I never traveled internationally before., My biggest recommendations are designated shoes for abroad (I recommend Dr., Each one contributed to my trip, making it an unforgettable chapter in my life's story., My Study Abroad Journey in Florence, Italy - CEA CAPA
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/09/13/my-study-abroad-journey-in-florence-italy-cea-capaSelf-Discovery while Studying Abroad in Florence, Italy
Homesickness, a common companion for those studying abroad, was an unexpected hurdle., Navigating the intricate dance of making friends became a poignant aspect of my study abroad experience., Mental health, an often-neglected aspect of the study abroad discourse, was given due consideration., As I reflect on my study abroad journey in Florence, a symphony of experiences comes to life., Colleen Young, CEA CAPA Alumni Insider, studied abroad in Florence, Italy., Self-Discovery while Studying Abroad in Florence, Italy
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/02/12/self-discovery-while-studying-abroad-in-florence-italyFrom Here to Anywhere: Madrid
Of all of the cities in the world, I chose to study abroad in Madrid., It was great to visit and would be awesome for study abroad., Another huge influence in the decision making process for me was that I had already visited Madrid and made connections there before I even began looking at colleges or study abroad., I already knew that I loved the environment of the big city, and I already had some great local friends that I could spend time with here., The most important part of choosing a study abroad experience is going with your gut and taking the leap.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/10/19/from-here-to-anywhere-madridExploring My Jewish Faith In Barcelona
Sheer Edelman, a freshman from De Anza College, California shares her personal spiritual journey while studying abroad in Barcleona, Spain., And so for the first time I felt like I was part of a community, and this community became my Jewish family abroad., “How much more so,” I thought to myself, “as someone who grew up Jewish, should I be making the effort to come!”, Since we always celebrated the first night of Chanukah with family and friends- lighting the candles together, eating, chatting, and singing in front of the flickering lights- the thought of celebrating it alone was unbearable., Though it was our first time making them, it turned out quite a success!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/12/16/exploring-my-jewish-faith-in-barcelonaTips for Solo Travelers: Embracing Your Adventures
I just graduated from a small liberal arts university where I lived with four of my best friends and couldn’t go anywhere on campus without seeing a friendly face., As I was preparing to go abroad again, this time without other students or a pre-established program, I felt equally excited and nervous about all the alone time I would have in the upcoming months., Here are some simple tips that have made my solo life and travels abroad more enjoyable: 1., Living abroad and traveling alone are wonderful, but can be challenging at first., Lean into the advantages, like making your own schedule and doing exactly what you want, and be intentional about making the most of your experience.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/06/21/tips-for-solo-travelers-embracing-your-adventuresFinding 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-journalFirst Few Days as a Madrileña
As you can tell, I'm currently studying abroad in Madrid, Spain for the fall of 2017 in the Spanish and Language Program., Pre-Departure for my study abroad trip, I felt alright., And all these feelings are real, it's hard to avoid, but I knew that I felt so pulled to go abroad and spread my wings a bit further., On my plane ride to Madrid, more thoughts were racing through my head, "Am I making a mistake?", Afterwards, a few friends and I went to go explore Madrid a bit more.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/10/06/first-few-days-as-a-madrileñaCultural Differences in Aix-en-Provence
After having studied French language and literature for about seven years throughout high school and college I thought I knew a lot about French culture until I arrived to study abroad in Aix-en-Provence, France., I am making generalities here in order to emphasize the differences I have noticed between French and Americans., Out at restaurants and walking around with a group of my friends we stand out because we speak English and we speak slightly louder.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/03/27/cultural-differences-in-aix-en-provenceThey're Back: Introducing CEA's Fall 2012 MOJOs
I am studying abroad in London for the semester, and am studying English literature while here., I am hoping to make new friends, travel and open myself to new experiences while abroad., Matt Mitchell - CEA MOJO in Paris I am currently a Senior at the Montclair State University studying film making and Slavic area studies.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2012/10/24/they're-back-introducing-cea's-fall-2012-mojosHow to Travel, Study & Intern Abroad Minimally: Packing Tips
When I was 16, I embarked on my first study abroad experience., I’ve worn this top out with my friends and paired it with a skirt and to a fashion paired with black slacks and a Gucci-esque belt., Lastly, I have a couple of cropped tops that are fairly simple and work well when I go out with friends., I tend to stick to basics for most occasions, making this section easier for me than it might be for others., Sofia Filip is a CEA Summer Content Contributor studying abroad in Florence, Italy., How to Travel, Study & Intern Abroad Minimally: Packing Tips
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/06/24/how-to-travel-study-intern-abroad-minimally-packing-tipsStaying Healthy
Juggling classes, tons of new friends, traveling almost every weekend, and going out on occasion., Finding time to keep yourself healthy while abroad can be extremely difficult., My suggestion is making it a point to wake up in with plenty of time before your classes and getting a workout then, even if its just 30-min to an hour you will thank yourself later., Jog-worhty beaches Staying mentally healthy while abroad is also very important, being abroad can be pretty draining mentally, you are keeping up with classes, at the same time constantly planing trips to other countries., Personally being abroad has also included way more social interaction than being back home, I am constantly in contact with my friends here, because we are such a large group and study abroad is such a close community, I am always with people.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/05/08/staying-healthyTake Me Back to Prague
My time studying abroad in Prague brought many things into my life -- whether it be new experiences, amazing new friends, a different perspective on cultures, and of course, how the class I took abroad helped me grow the knowledge of democracies in different societies., My five close friends and I decided to go to Austria for our first weekend abroad., From visits to Prague’s castle and walking tours around the city to guest lectures, the CEA staff made sure we were making the most of our time and learning the culture and history of Prague., Our final weekend abroad was one of my favorites as well., My friends and I had not only fostered amazing connections with each other, but also with the city itself.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/09/03/take-me-back-to-pragueHow to stay connected while living in a foreign country
Living in a foreign country can pose many problems when it comes to communicating with your friends and family back home., With this app, you can text anyone else who has Facebook in addition to making both audio and video calls., I video chatted with my friends back home through this app and usually used it to text my Spanish friends (SMS texting is not very popular in Spain)., Keep in mind that if you are planning to go abroad, you will not want to be glued to your phone everywhere you go as that will surely hinder your ability to fully experience your life abroad., Even so, in this day and age communication with friends and family, even if overseas, is a vital part of our lives.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/01/23/how-to-stay-connected-while-living-in-a-foreign-countryA Day (Or Two) in Milan, Italy
Currently, I’m studying abroad with CEA in Florence, Italy!, If you want to do some shopping for yourself, there are many affordable stores for students, such as my friends’ and my favorite, Pull + Bear., There is also an outdoor seating area where you can sit and order food under a shaded structure covered in vines and greenery, making for a relaxing atmosphere in the middle of the city., For example, my friends and I went to dinner at a sushi restaurant, where between all of us we probably ordered one of everything on the menu, and it was all delicious., Ciao, Taylor Taylor Ward is a CEA Summer Content Contributor studying abroad in Florence, Italy, during Summer 2019.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/07/16/a-day-(or-two)-in-milan-italyMy First Impressions: Shanghai, China
This new city was really beginning to feel like home very quickly, and it has been very easy for not only for myself to adapt, but also my other friends in the CEA program., One of the best things about Shanghai that we all agreed on is that Shanghai is such an international city, a Mecca for networking and making friends and this has allowed for all of us to meet so many wonderful people from all over the world., Below are a few more photos from my first weeks studying abroad in Shanghai.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/10/03/my-first-impressions-shanghai-chinaLife After CEA Barcelona: Startup Advice from Ryan Blum
CEA interviewed a study abroad in Barcelona alum, Ryan Blum, to get a sense of how his study abroad led to his startup, Study Abroad Apartments, which was recently acquired by Roomi., Roomi and Study Abroad Apartments have a lot in common., They bring people together making the process of connecting and finding housing safer and more reliable., Reach out to your current network whether it is through CEA, your university, or any other groups you or your friends are affiliated with., You'll save yourself from making a lot of mistakes if you surround yourself with the right people!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/09/14/life-after-cea-barcelona-startup-advice-from-ryan-blumHome Away From Home in Aix
Traveling abroad for an entire semester is a pretty daunting task., When I arrived to my apartment I began settling in by making my bed with sheets from home., I packed pictures of family and friends from home in my suitcase., We swapped it for the one in the living room making a nice breakfast table in the kitchen and a more spacious dinner table in the living room.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/09/22/home-away-from-home-in-aixCEA CAPA Study Abroad Photographers for Fall 2023
He’s studying abroad in Prague this fall., She’s studying abroad in London this fall., She’s studying abroad in Florence this fall., Alexa hopes to spend her time exploring Florence and its surrounding areas, eating the best Italian food, and making enduring global connections., Scroll through her photo collages as she travels this fall to see trains, try new foods, and meet friends!, CEA CAPA Study Abroad Photographers for Fall 2023
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/09/18/cea-capa-study-abroad-photographers-for-fall-2023How Studying Abroad During Football Season IS Possible
Making the decision to study abroad during football season was difficult... especially during my senior year., This was largely because the online daleticket system refused to accept my visa card, or any of my friends visa card, as a form of payment., How Studying Abroad During Football Season IS Possible
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/01/06/how-studying-abroad-during-football-season-is-possibleHow to Make the Most of Living in a Non-English-Speaking Country
The most important reason why I chose to study abroad in Spain was that I would have the opportunity to be immersed in the Spanish language and gain fluency., I often converse with Spanish students at dinner time in my residence hall, I discuss politics and culture with my program advisor in Spanish, and I even make it a point to try to stick to Spanish when I am talking with my American friends., , making friends with local students, or going to “intercambios” (language exchanges for English-speakers learning Spanish and vice versa)., I went with a few of my friends to Parque de las Ciencias, the Granada science museum.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/11/14/how-to-make-the-most-of-living-in-a-non-english-speaking-country