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From Prague to Krakow: A CEA Trip to Poland
This past weekend, CEA Study Abroad Prague recruited around 90 students for a legendary trip to Krakow, Poland., Enjoying a meal at Milkbar Tomasza Since the first night was ours for exploring, I gathered a group of friends and we ventured off into Stare Miasto (Old Town) to eat at a milkbar., Since 2010, milkbars have been making a comeback as reliable, small restaurants with friendly service and filling meals for cheap.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/10/31/from-prague-to-krakow-a-cea-trip-to-poland10 Tips for Life After Study Abroad
The memories, the food, the friends, the local currency still falling out when you go to pay for things., Even though your time abroad is finished, now you get to reconnect with family, friends, your favorite local taco restaurant, and your home campus., Alyse (CEA San Jose)—Senior Alumni Ambassador from Bowling Green State University “Keep in touch with the friends you met abroad!, Offer to volunteer at your school's study abroad office, or even with international students to keep making global connections!, Kathryn (CEA Seville)—Alumni Ambassador from Iowa State University “Make friends with other people who have studied abroad; try to find foods that remind you of where you went; make your own study abroad by finding new places with friends in your campus/town (world markets, parks, and restaurants are a fantastic place to start); or just study abroad again!”, 10 Tips for Life After Study Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/10/13/10-tips-for-life-after-study-abroadWho Says Mondays Have to be so Bad?
It’s the first ‘work’ day of the week and for most study abroad kids, you probably just came off of an awesome weekend exploring your home city or a different country., I’m missing my family and friends a lot, trying to adjust to all of the different aspects and ways of life has been quite challenging., I’ve been thinking about how I can get out of this funk for a few days, and now I finally realize what has been making me happy., I miss my family and friends a lot, and when I go to certain places, try certain food, or even do certain activities, I wish they could be there along side me experiencing it, too., My family and friends have been the biggest supporters in my life and I couldn’t thank them enough for being there for me, especially these past few days when things are getting tough.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/10/10/who-says-mondays-have-to-be-so-badHow to "be a Traveler, not a Tourist"
Pebble beaches and the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea on the island of Hvar, Croatia Half the fun of studying abroad is being able to hop on a plane, train, or bus and venture from your host city to pretty much anywhere in the world., And since Prague is so centrally located, it's been pretty easy (and cheap) for my friends and I to book weekend excursions to any destination in Europe., But now that I've had a few weekends of experience and a couple mishaps between all the buses, metros, ferries, and flights under my belt, here's a few tips that I've picked up on how to travel outside your host city while studying abroad: Walking along the river to our hostel in Berlin 1., You never know who you'll run into when making friends with people staying in your hostel, and making plans to go to museums or other attractions is always better when you have a buddy or two.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/10/06/how-to-be-a-traveler-not-a-touristHow to Make Friends (Study Abroad Edition)
How to Make Friends While Studying Abroad My luggage was checked, my passport was in hand, and my backpack seemed to only get heavier as I continued to navigate Newark International Airport in search of the correct gate., Interestingly though, making friends abroad has been different than making friends at home in the United States., Below you will find all of my new found wisdom on making friends while studying abroad. 3 Ways to Make Friends During Study Abroad 1) Your affiliate program (CEA CAPA in my case) will be where you meet your first friends in your host country., While abroad, every student has the same few goals., Take advantage of that and meet as many people as possible because having met too many friends abroad won’t be something you will regret at the end of the semester., How to Make Friends (Study Abroad Edition)
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/09/30/how-to-make-friends-(study-abroad-edition)Just an Extraordinary, Ordinary Day à Paris
The particular CEA study abroad program in Paris lets me enjoy, for lack of a less cheesy phrase, the best of both worlds (or if you’re more the literary type, as Voltaire would describe, “the best of all possible worlds”)., Lily and I starting our day in true parisian fashionMy routine has transformed into me and my morning breakfast buddy, Lily, grabbing our daily lattés, exploring the Marais, and finally, making our way to CEA for Haute Couture: History of Style & Fashion., My Sorbonne teachers have to bribe me to study by making this my view., However, the only acceptable thing for us to do is meet up with our friends Lily and Grace to check off #1 of our Paris bucket-list: discover a random new restaurant in each of the 20 arrondissements.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/09/23/just-an-extraordinary-ordinary-day-à-parisMaking My Way to Galway: Why I picked Ireland
Reading that message was one of the best moments of my life, because for me studying abroad wasn't just something I had stumbled upon randomly, this was a dream I had been working towards for most of my life., Patrick's day surrounded by friends, it's always a part of our plan., Making My Way to Galway: Why I picked Ireland
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/09/23/making-my-way-to-galway-why-i-picked-irelandHome 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-aixOnsite Team: Fun, Friends & Family
I think it has something to do with everyone being mutually confused and excited, but people aren’t joking when they say your friends from study abroad become your friends for life., There is just something special about every study abroad experience; only the people that were there with you really understand where you are coming from., The cool part is that this includes your CEA study abroad leaders and directors, too., After being in Costa Rica for three months, I left thinking of Maggie and Leo more as friends than separate authorities., Something to keep in mind if you’re about to go abroad or something you already know if you have returned from a program: While they are not in the same boat as you in terms of immersion into a completely new culture, your CEA leaders are still interested in having fun and making friends from other cultures!, Onsite Team: Fun, Friends & Family
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/08/15/onsite-team-fun-friends-familyCEA 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-alicanteA Life of Adventure
Plus, he shares how his South Africa study abroad experience has impacted his life after study abroad., CEA: Why did you choose to study abroad?, I also gained a diverse group of friends from around the world who I can visit and experience their hometowns., CEA: What are 3 study abroad myths you can debunk for other male students considering study abroad?, I made sure my credit would count for something before I left and I had no problems making adjustments once I was abroad.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/06/18/a-life-of-adventureAu Revoir, Chère France!
I'd like to dedicate my last post to the people who made my semester abroad possible: my parents!, 2) For countless day trips to lovely, quaint villages in Southern France with breathtaking views, charming people, and new adventures alongside new friends. 3) For having the ability to climb to new heights, literally, and feeling the inexplicable sense of accomplishment and invigoration when I reached the top., For the unforgettable view after making the climb--it's these memories that I'll remember forever. 4) For the BEST swordfish pasta I've ever had (and will ever have) in my entire life. 5) For a day spent in Sicily by the bluest water and softest sand in the whole wide world. 6) For the chance to meet very creepy, but colorful characters, at Carnivale in Venice. 7) For making my Paris-at-sunset dreams come true!!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/06/03/au-revoir-chère-france!CEA Alicante On-site Ambassador: Study Abroad From the Other Side
Tapas y Canas is something that my local friends and I do regularly together., Now that I am on the other side of the study abroad process, I realize that the work doesn't end after the students arrive., It is the onsite staff’s responsibility to help students get the most out of their time abroad and ensure a complete cultural experience., In this on-site Ambassadorship role, I’ve learned that there is a lot of preparation and planning that goes into studying abroad., But I realized that it’s not really work when you love what you’re doing and when students appreciate the time and effort you put into help making their experience unforgettable., CEA Alicante On-site Ambassador: Study Abroad From the Other Side
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/05/28/cea-alicante-on-site-ambassador-study-abroad-from-the-other-sideTo Future CEA Study Abroad Students
However, after a couple months, I found myself more excited at the thought of staying in Antibes for the weekend, where I could hang out with the friends I’ve made here., When you study abroad (notice I say “when,” not “if”), make time to get to know the place you’re living in., Studying abroad is an opportunity to do more than just see new places., The two standing were giving a toast to our CEA contacts here, Kristin and Silvija, who were key to making this semester unforgettable., So go abroad!, To Future CEA Study Abroad Students
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/05/09/to-future-cea-study-abroad-studentsWhy Choose A Host Family?
I've dreamed of staying with a host family in France since I was little, and it was my sole condition for choosing a study abroad program., Through conversations with my family, videos that Alex loves to show me, meeting my host mom's friends, and watching the news every night, I've begun to pick up familial and commonly-used phrases, expressions, slang, and idioms., The night before last we were making crepes, and Cecile and her mother (my host grandmother) sat and chatted for some time afterwards, just sharing our thoughts on the time we've spent together.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/05/07/why-choose-a-host-familyAix: My Home from Home
My street: Rue Cardinale, Aix en Provence It’s easy to feel homesick, disoriented, maybe even misplaced when you start your study abroad program., And above all, it’s so crucial to put your fears aside—of fitting in, of adapting perfectly to this new place, of never making a single embarrassing blunder., My family and friends are the most familiar things on earth, and yet, being apart from them, I am filled with more wonder at the gift of them.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/04/14/aix-my-home-from-home5 Things I Didn't Think I Would Learn from Studying Abroad
While abroad, I found myself being selective about which trips to go on, how many souvenirs to buy, and even where to get groceries., Making American friends: For some reason, this was one of the biggest curveballs., I was so caught up in exploring a different country, soaking in the Costa Rican culture, that I didn’t anticipate making so many friends from the States., It wasn’t really exhausting, it’s just that there was so much of it, making me glad I brought a good pair of shoes and an umbrella., Forget what people told you about studying abroad being a vacation., 5 Things I Didn't Think I Would Learn from Studying Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/03/19/5-things-i-didn't-think-i-would-learn-from-studying-abroadMaking Music in Spain
The Spanish component is the reason I am here studying abroad in Spain, and I couldn't be more glad that my major requirements include a semester abroad!, Long answer: Studying abroad IS progress, no matter what., For me, that has happened with making music in Spain., This gathering, called a timbalada, is basically a big group of friends who get together to play guitars, drums, harmonicas, and even kazoos!, Singing with the Chorale was a great way to get to know the music of this region, as well as become part of a group of friends at the University., Making Music in Spain
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/03/17/making-music-in-spainHow Study Abroad Friends Turn Into Family
After a few minutes of introduction and lots of laughs we started making a huge list of the places we wanted to go., Coming into a semester abroad, having an open mind is your key to success., There is no time for shyness or fear of making new friends., Make sure that you are not only looking out for yourself but for your new friends., I know that twenty years from now I will still be able to call my study abroad friends some of my best friends, my family, and my support system., How Study Abroad Friends Turn Into Family
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/03/05/how-study-abroad-friends-turn-into-familyStudy Abroad Snapshot: A Day in the Life of a Spanish Student
The study abroad experience is about so much more than simply studying., However, the "study" part of studying abroad is essential, too!, Sharing lunch with friends on campus After class I had organized a little lunch gathering of friends., Like the friends I've met, I am venturing out into places that were formerly just colorful zones on a map and making my own way in the world., For me, that's what studying abroad is all about., Study Abroad Snapshot: A Day in the Life of a Spanish Student
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/03/04/study-abroad-snapshot-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-spanish-student