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My Journey Here After somehow packing four months of clothes into two bags, navigating through three different airports and making some friends along the way, I made it to Firenze!, For many years I had dreamed of spending time abroad and I am now so glad that I chose Florence to study in., I cannot wait to see where my journey abroad takes me, the places I will see, and the people I will meet.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/02/01/ciao-bella!Homesick in Prague? Follow These Tips
Plan your days abroad Keeping a planner and updating it often will help you stay busy and keep you looking forward to things until your time abroad ends., Making a list of all the things you want to do abroad, plan them out in your calendar., This could mean isolating yourself from your friends and family back home or your new friends here., Forgetting about the reasons you decided to study abroad in the first place., You don’t want to go back home and regret your time abroad.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/07/23/homesick-in-prague-follow-these-tipsIntroducing Our Official Bloggers, TikTokers, and Vloggers for Summer 2023!
While abroad, she hopes to make friends from around the world, travel to other European cities, explore outside of her comfort zone, and find success and learn new skills through her internship abroad., She's hoping to make lots of friends and looks forward to taking her Intermediate Spanish class, as Spanish is her grandma’s first language and Kyla hopes it'll help them connect further while opening up her exploration of her heritage., He decided to study and intern abroad in Sydney for a summer to experience different cultures and gain professional experience abroad to broaden his options and explore his interests for future job opportunities., Over the summer, he looks forward to visiting as much of Australia as he can, making new friends, exploring the food of the many different cultures throughout the country, and seeing a few kangaroos!, Interested in being an official CEA CAPA content creator on your study abroad journey?
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/06/19/introducing-our-official-bloggers-tiktokers-and-vloggers-for-summer-2023!Meet Raquelle's Aix-en-Provence, France
Raquelle Koontz is studying abroad this semester in Aix-en-Provence in France., I went with CEA as my program because they were always incredibly friendly and helpful in my communication with them, and I had gotten many good reviews from friends – and now I LOVE CEA., You just have to be active in getting in contact with others and making time to meet up with people., Post-Study Abroad When I do return to my home university in Kentucky, I hope to get involved in the Education Abroad office in order to encourage other students to study abroad – because it’s awesome!, On a Lighter Note I must also say that my iPod Touch has been one of my best friends while I’ve been here.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2010/04/30/meet-raquelle's-aix-en-provence-franceI'll Always Have Paris
Getting to study abroad in Paris was the way that I got to finally live my dream of calling the city my home -- at least for a semester., With talk of this cultural experience studying abroad, and getting to really know Paris, I had several people warning me that living in the French capital will reveal new sides of Paris to me, dulling the sparkling love I felt for it, and showing me perhaps the truth that I don't actually want to live in Paris, and that it's not like it is in the movies -- and that I will grow tired of it., I have made several French and European friends who were instrumental in my learning about the French culture and improving my French conversational skills, and it doesn't hurt to add that they are some of the richest and most beautiful friendships and relationships I have ever encountered, making the "au revoirs" all the more painful, in which we turned them into "à bientôts" instead., Lauren Malestic is a Fall 2019 CEA alumna who studied abroad in Paris, France.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/12/24/i'll-always-have-parisHome is Where the Heart Is
But the more I thought about this and the more I talked about it with my friends, I realized that Paris would always be the same to me., Then you return home without that city and without those people, and you realize that many of your close friends missed out on a lot of changes you made while you were gone and vice versa., The city is still the same but all our memories are from the “pre-study abroad” self., I realized that I wanted everyone to study abroad, so I decided to be a CEA Alumni Ambassador and talk to every single person about how to study abroad., I started making little changes that reminded me of how I spent my time in Paris, and it made the transition back to Nashville not only easier but also so much more enjoyable.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/03/17/home-is-where-the-heart-isHow 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-galwayHow 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-lessonsA 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-adventureTop 5 Florence Food Faves
Since my stay in here is just about up, I suppose it’s time to pass on my most prized knowledge – my personal foodie favorites in Florence – for prospective study abroad students and future visitors of this lovely city. 1) The Margherita from Gusta Pizza We left our mark on Gusta Gusta Pizza, conveniently (and dangerously) located 30 seconds from my front door, is by far the best pizza I have ever had., Also, if you want some heart-shaped pizza lovin', making friends with Roberto, Salvatore, and Mariano is most definitely in your best interest. 2) Gelato from Gelateria della Passera Inside scoop: take your tasty treat to the bridge for a snack with a view Everyone seems to find "their" gelato place when they're studying here, and I am not the exception.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/05/19/top-5-florence-food-favesStaying 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-cityMi Vida Tica... A Tour!
Before coming abroad, I had little idea what to expect other than what I could think up in my imagination., If you are planning to or even considering coming to study abroad in San Jose, I hope this video will be helpful., is making my voice sound extremely unpleasant., In my homestay, the three students (my two friends and I) each have our own rooms., No matter what your expectations are for going abroad, the reality will be different and hopefully for the better.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/12/02/mi-vida-tica-a-tour!The Benefits of Breaking Free from Your Comfort Zone
When I first arrived in Aix-en-Provence, I thought the semester would last ages and I would never become truly accustomed to life abroad., In just the first few weeks, I became close friends with people in the CEA program and others in my classes., My advise to anyone planning on studying abroad is to step out of your comfort zone., Don’t be afraid to talk to someone you don’t know, even if you may not speak the same language, or even if you’re afraid of making a fool out of yourself., No matter what the immediate result is, you’ll grow from every step you take abroad.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/01/20/the-benefits-of-breaking-free-from-your-comfort-zone10 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-knowMy Favorite Kind of Day: Taking In the Essence of Florence, Italy
Having been studying abroad in Florence for almost a month now, it's hard to say what my favorite part has been., Most of my friends would still be spending at least a few hours at the CEA CAPA Florence center, so I'm likely on my own for most of the day., A symphony of shopkeepers, students, and commuters starting their days begins to fill the streets as the noise gradually increases, making it harder and harder to turn back into my pillow., By the time I get back, I'm usually starting to feel ready for dinner, and this is when like to reconnect with my friends or roommates to share a meal together., Florence, and being abroad in general, has so much to see and do, it can almost be overwhelming.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/03/03/my-favorite-kind-of-day-taking-in-the-essence-of-florence-italyWhy 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-familyThe Table Between Us: Paris Food Tasting
Here at the CEA Study Abroad center in Paris, we have frequent food tastings which allow students to taste the different regions of France and their cultures, bridging the gap to show them that French food is more than just cheese, bread, and wine (although it is still very much cheese, bread, and wine)., In the food tastings here at CEA, we are introducing students, faculty, and staff to new foods in a way to connect them to the culture they're living in while they are abroad., The three important things in putting a tasting together is picking foods that are a staple from that region, knowing the history about them, and most importantly, making sure they are select items that students are able to go out and find themselves., This allows students to see what foods they like so they can take some home and share it with their friends and family., At the end of it all, it is about having fun and learning more about yourself and how food can make an impact on your time studying abroad.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/07/26/the-table-between-us-paris-food-tastingWhen 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-enoughInterning in Dublin, Ireland: A Life-Changing Decision
I decided I wanted to intern abroad since I was going to graduate early, because who wants to end their college career early?, One of the reasons I decided to intern abroad for a full semester was because I hadn’t had an internship experience yet., They upcycle (making old things new) in their creative shops, painting bikes, furniture, and refreshing fashion items, and sell these in their Green shop., There, I met my two Frenchies (Mel and Clem), and a fellow Wildcat from the University of Arizona, Bri -- all three of whom became some of my closest friends., Working for CEA is so rewarding, knowing I’m helping students go abroad and gain the experience I did abroad while also working with wonderful European onsite staff who remind me of my favorite Dublin CEA staff!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/04/15/interning-in-dublin-ireland-a-life-changing-decisionQ&A: Interning in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Doing this can yield positives: new friends, new opportunities, a boost in your confidence — and new understandings of their culture., I did not know where I would be working until the week of going abroad!, On the side, I would love to “coffee crawl,” meet up with friends for merienda and, most importantly— take Argentine Tango lessons weekly with the locals!, How did you manage your time between your internship commitment, classes, social activities (including balancing time between study abroad friends and locals) and travel?, The first week is crucial in making a friendly impression of yourself, since you will be seeing these people for the time frame you are working.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/08/09/q-a-interning-in-buenos-aires-argentina