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Buena Onda - Speaking Spanish in Buenos Aires
One of my favorite parts about studying abroad in Buenos Aires is the immersive Spanish environment., Muy buena onda :) Making new friends in a new language!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/04/13/buena-onda---speaking-spanish-in-buenos-airesHow to Navigate Life in Spain with a Language Barrier
Today we're sharing with you some secrets to study and live abroad successfully in Spain., And that's a statement that does have a lot to do with a blog post about studying abroad in Spain., All of these are fantastic for pre-study abroad language exposure., If you happen to be friends with native Spanish speakers at home, ask them to speak Spanish in front of you while you soak in the conversation and, if they can teach you a few things, even better. 4., Making this sort of effort will help you remember for next time. 6.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/08/04/how-to-navigate-life-in-spain-with-a-language-barrierCulture Shocks in Madrid
I speak spanish 24/7, my host mom is kind, and I have already made some good friends at school., If you are planning to study abroad in Madrid, definitely bring or buy snacks because you'll never know when you will eat again., Besides time differences, of course everyone will have strange experiences with the food when going abroad., Making sure to use my gloves while picking fresh fruit!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/02/10/culture-shocks-in-madrid5 Things I Learned After Landing in Florence
It is also the most incredible place for a study abroad program., Here are a couple of tips I got from my first week abroad., I do recommend going to all your classes and then making a change if you would like to change your schedule., Eat the pizza and enjoy the conversations you have with your friends, enjoy the view from the restaurant, and enjoy the atmosphere because these small moments will be some of your favorite memories., Part of our orientation was a safety seminar with a past study abroad alumnus.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/03/02/5-things-i-learned-after-landing-in-florenceThe Impact of South Africa after Graduation
If we turn back and reflect on these small habits which have molded us, we must also look back and recognize the effect that our big decisions have made on us—which university to attend, our major, how we spend our money, the religions and politics that we chose and rejected, and for some us, studying abroad., When I think of my experience abroad versus what I had always anticipated I know that it has greatly changed me, both as a person as well as a soon-to-be working woman., When I initially decided to study abroad, I was all but set to go to France and then later England., I have known since I was a little girl that I was going to study abroad and Europe was always my choice destination., I am now so accustomed to sitting in a restaurant for as long as I please, making friends with those around me, and receiving the check when I ask for it—not five to ten minutes after receiving my food.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/06/24/the-impact-of-south-africa-after-graduationArriving in Florence
This made embarking on a semester abroad a bigger step for me than it might be for other college students., Prior to leaving, your friends and family will continually tell you how excited they are for you and give you suggestions for places to go while abroad., To make it worse, I was struck with a pretty bad cold, making my second week in Florence a tough one., In Assisi, I realized how blessed I was to have this opportunity to study abroad in Florence., The most prominent feeling I have experienced these past 3 weeks abroad has been naivety.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/02/14/arriving-in-florenceScared Straight: So, You're Stuck in The States.
This has been the most vital piece of feeling connected to my study abroad program in Prague., This isn’t the most exciting piece of advice, but it will pay off once you land in your new study abroad home., All of my friends who previously studied abroad exclaimed how quickly it goes by, and here I am in the States missing precious weeks of the experience!, Although it’s not an exciting new European town, I’m still making memories., Before I know it, I’ll be abroad and look back on this time as a bump in the best journey I’ve taken yet.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/03/08/scared-straight-so-you're-stuck-in-the-statesCEA's September Savings: Week 1
$2,500 Off Madrid Spring 2009 CEA, a leader in study abroad programs, is pleased to announce Madrid as our first destination in CEA’s September Savings event., All you have to do is apply to the study abroad program with the promotion code before midnight (Pacific) on September 14th and you will receive CEA’s biggest program discount ever!, Email is a great (and cheap) way to keep in touch with your friends and family back home, and with a laptop you’ll be able to take advantage of all the internet cafes., Location - Madrid is located in the center of Spain, making it ideal for travelling., For more information on our study abroad programs in Madrid, log onto our website or call an advisor at 1-800-266-4441.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2008/09/08/cea's-september-savings-week-1Ideas for Networking in a Virtual Setting to Build Professional Connections
Below are some ideas for building your professional network virtually, as well as ways to promote networking in this way for the foreseeable future (including during your CEA Virtual Internship Abroad program!)., You can start small by connecting with friends with whom you attend school and grow your reach to supervisors, conference speakers, partners, and so much more., Go with the network that appeals most to you, and start making connections with a simple “follow” in order to foster long-term relationships. 2., As everyone is trying to navigate this new way of conducting business and making connections online, it can be hard to know when and how to reach out to those employed in your field., Learn more about studying abroad.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/04/28/ideas-for-networking-in-a-virtual-setting-to-build-professional-connections5 EuroTrip Tips
Belgium is magical I took a break from my magnificent little study abroad city of Aix-en-Provence, France to experience what a neighboring country had to offer., Other friends I’ve talked to took multi-legged journeys from country to country., I recommend making a rough budget for each day of your trip including food, activities, and souvenirs/shopping/necessities.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/11/17/5-eurotrip-tipsQ&A with CEA Alumna Makenna Sewell
What concerns did you have before you studied abroad?, The biggest challenges I faced abroad were finding a group of people who understood my limitations and were willing to join me on my journey of making all of my wildest travel ideas come true., If you’re going abroad solo without friends, like I did, be open and forthcoming about your limitations when you’re traveling with your new friends., Why was studying abroad important to you?, This will save you hundreds of dollars abroad.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/08/06/q-a-with-cea-alumni-makenna-sewellMeet the Fall 2019 CEA MOJO Team!
I’m most looking forward to making new friends from all over the world., I hope the friends I meet are up for weekend travel adventures because I can’t wait to explore new destinations., I’m most looking forward to making new connections and meeting new people, whether they be other international students or Parisians., Everything I know is mostly self-taught or assistance from friends or family., Fun facts: I love going dancing with friends, playing volleyball and solo traveling.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/08/23/meet-the-fall-2019-cea-mojo-team!4 Beautiful Natural Wonders Around Ireland
So far during my CEA CAPA study abroad program in Dublin, I've been able to visit several incredible locations throughout Ireland., A few friends and I took the bus up to Howth one evening to do a short hike along the Howth Cliff Walk, overlooking the ocean., I'm so excited to see what other opportunities are in store for the rest of my time in Dublin, and I know the memories I'm making at these iconic sites throughout Ireland will last a lifetime.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/07/25/4-beautiful-natural-wonders-around-irelandMeet the Fall 2021 CEA Mobile Journalist Team!
At first I wasn’t really sure where I wanted to go abroad., Since I have never traveled to Spain, I am looking forward to making each day unique., While this will come with discomfort, lack of direction, and many other challenges (I am sure of), new experiences also include new friends, perspectives, and endless stories to tell after departure!, Since I have never traveled to Spain, I am looking forward to making each day unique., While this will come with discomfort, lack of direction, and many other challenges (I am sure of), new experiences also include new friends, perspectives, and endless stories to tell after departure!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/09/20/meet-the-fall-2021-cea-mobile-journalist-team!Meet 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-ambassadorMeet the Spring 2022 CEA Mobile Journalist Team!
I have wanted to go to Prague since my freshmen year of college because I was inspired by friends of mine that went to Prague., Hungary is also such a beautiful place with so much to offer and I want to be able to showcase that to my American friends and family., Barcelona, Spain Ethan O'Rourke, MOJO Videographer University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee I'm looking forward to making friends and traveling and sharing my experiences., Rome, Italy Matthew Spiegel, MOJO Photographer Bentley University I chose to study abroad because I wanted to gain expand my perspective on the world and grow personally while making meaningful friendships and exploring Europe., There's a certain type of growth that comes with not only moving to another country, but also by doing so on your own, without your friends and family.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/02/17/meet-the-spring-2022-cea-mobile-journalist-team!Diary of an International Intern: Seville, Spain
Interning abroad has been one of the most beautiful, frustrating and rewarding experiences of my life., I hope I can become close friends with the boys., We had a meeting on Monday where we discussed budget cuts, and everyone was so passionate, talking over one another and making big gestures.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/12/09/diary-of-an-international-intern-seville-spainTop 6 Things to Do in Grenoble, France
I recently returned from my CEA study abroad program in Grenoble, France, during my junior year in college., Bring your newfound CEA friends to get to know each other more and have a good time!, Here we are casually making some fun memories together!, The Christmas market starts the beginning of December, and you can try hot wine, eat crêpes, and buy Christmas gifts for your family and friends., I have never skied before and was too hesitant to do so during my time abroad.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/06/18/top-6-things-to-do-in-grenoble-france10 Places for Quiet Reflection in Barcelona
A semester abroad flies by fast, so it's vital to find moments like these to sit and let all your experiences sink in., Not only is it much less crowded than Barceloneta, but I've found the waves to be much bigger over here, making for a real life soundtrack right out of a sleep playlist on Spotify., Parc de l'Espanya Industrial, which some friends and I actually discovered through a CEA CAPA: Sports in the City event, is a really cool place to play pickup at night.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/05/16/10-places-for-quiet-reflection-in-barcelonaAssessment: An Interview with Dr. W. K. Obi
In our education abroad discussions, there are two statements that we inevitably meet with fervent approval: We need more assessment., Obi, we know that in education abroad students may learn many other things through their experiences., "Obi non e fico" would be another way of making the same gratifying judgment., Here is the essay to which Obi is referring: Talya Zemach-Bersin, "American Students Abroad Can't Be 'Global Citizens'", The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 7, 2008, Section: Commentary, V.54, 26, p.A34 (https://www.chronicle.com/article/american-students-abroad-cant-be-global-citizens/?, Obi: Bring in your friends, entertain them royally, and give them notes in advance.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/07/28/assessment-an-interview-with-dr-w-k-obi