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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad & 5 Things I’m Glad I Didn’t
I know without a doubt that these four months abroad will go down as some of the best of my life., I think I’ve done a fairly good job of making the most of my time but could always have done more., If I could sum this post up with one call-to-action, it would be this: STUDY ABROAD!, Cheesy, but there will always be a long list of what-ifs that come before making a big decision., Hug your friends and family, pack a little less than you planned, download Duolingo, then just GO!, 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad & 5 Things I’m Glad I Didn’t
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/11/08/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-studying-abroad-5-things-i-m-glad-i-didn-tExploring Italian Cuisine in Florence
When I found out I had been accepted on the CEA CAPA Florence study abroad program, I knew I had to come back home knowing how to cook!, My classmates and I all thought the class would be just a pasta making class, but little did we know what was in store for us!, Caption: Mirror selfie with friends., We started off by making tiramisu (Don't worry mom"”I didn't have dessert before dinner!)., My friends had to cut carrots, celery, and onions for the ragu sauce.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/10/26/exploring-italian-cuisine-in-florenceFavorite Local Recipe: Pan con Tomate in Barcelona, Spain
While I have tried so many amazing foods while studying abroad in Barcelona, from paella to a variety of tapas to churros con chocolate, one of my favorites has to be the simple pan con tomate., These items are blended together and served cold, making it a very refreshing item to sip., This would be a recipe that is easy to make at home to share with friends and family even after your study abroad experience!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/10/14/favorite-local-recipe-pan-con-tomate-in-barcelona-spainNavigating Language Barriers While Studying Abroad in a New Country
One of the main reasons I chose to study abroad in Spain was to improve my Spanish speaking skills., Thus, I was on my own with no opportunity to resort to the comfort of talking to friends and family., Despite making embarrassing mistakes in conversation, even the locals are patient and are more than willing to help., I am officially one month into my study abroad program., Navigating Language Barriers While Studying Abroad in a New Country
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/10/14/navigating-language-barriers-while-studying-abroad-in-a-new-countryMeet 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!5 Reasons to Study Abroad in the Spring
When it comes to making decisions about studying abroad, there are many factors to consider, including where to go, what classes to take, and of course"”which semester to choose., You have the summer before plus the fall semester to prepare Making the decision to study abroad is a big one!, You can enjoy hopping around more cities or countries without the stress of making it back in time for classes or internships., The weather was still great, I felt ready to take on the year, I was reunited with friends, and it's a fresh new start., All things considered, there's no wrong answer when it comes to picking what time of year to study abroad"”these are just some things to keep in mind if you need help making a decision., 5 Reasons to Study Abroad in the Spring
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/09/16/5-reasons-to-study-abroad-in-the-springBirthday in Paris: Making the Most of a Birthday Abroad
And to add even more pressure, this time I was spending my birthday studying abroad in Paris, France., I started making my way toward the restaurant around an hour early so I could wander into bookstores and take my time strolling through parks – my two favorite Parisian pastimes., With a hodgepodge of students, I had spoken to only a handful of times, we spent the evening in the charming Marais of Paris forming new friendships and making plans for the study abroad semester that lay before us., It was a quiet venue with a mix of locals and tourists just spending a chill Thursday night with friends., When the events of my birthday came to a close, I paid one last stream of calls to my friends back in the States., Birthday in Paris: Making the Most of a Birthday Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/09/10/birthday-in-paris-making-the-most-of-a-birthday-abroadTop 7 Things to Do While Studying Abroad in London
But, there are a few hidden gems that even local Londoners don't know about, as well as things that you should consider trying to get the most out of your experience abroad., I sent out a handful of postcards to my family, best friends, and even one to myself so I can remember how much I loved London while I was there., There are neon lights lining the ball pits, making it look like everything is glowing blue and pink., Then, my friends and I went to Trafalgar Square during the final game., All in all, don't limit yourself to the city you're studying abroad in., Top 7 Things to Do While Studying Abroad in London
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/09/09/top-7-things-to-do-while-studying-abroad-in-londonExperiencing Homesickness During a Summer in Florence
All eight of us had the same thought to study abroad for the summer., Moving away from friends and family is challenging but can be even more complicated when there is a six-hour time difference., Emily has dealt with being separated from her family by making Zoom calls., Personally, homesickness didn't hit until halfway through my semester abroad., Posting to my friends and keeping them updated on my time here has helped a lot."
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/08/10/experiencing-homesickness-during-a-summer-in-florenceHistory, Culture, and Outdoor Adventures: A Weekend in Catalonia
The Penedes Region is renowned for its fertile soil and temperate climate - ideal for making the grapes that make the region's cava among the best in the world., Despite four out of five of us going to the University of Minnesota, we began the program as total strangers and ended it as friends for life., Our study abroad program experience put us through the highest highs and lowest lows together, and when that happens you create a bond that transcends any casual friendship.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/05/19/history-culture-and-outdoor-adventures-a-weekend-in-cataloniaTop 5 Day Trips from Dublin, Ireland
After a gorgeous hike and delicious lunch, you can hop on a boat and make some seal friends., This medieval town with its impressive castles and churches is only a short 90 minutes away from Dublin’s city center, making it a great getaway for a day!, Dalkey Dalkey is not a day trip most people would think about making while studying abroad in Dublin, but it definitely has some cool things to offer!, Oh, did I mention you can make more seal friends here as well?, Browse CEA's study abroad programs in Ireland.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/04/02/top-5-day-trips-from-dublin-irelandManaging My Time While Studying Abroad
This past week I was busy with my internship abroad, school, and seeing the city., There is so much to do while studying abroad in Barceloneta (the beach neighborhood)., In this week's blog post, I'll be focusing on how I've been managing my schoolwork and internship, while still making time to explore the city., Walking on the street with friends., Managing My Time While Studying Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/04/01/managing-my-time-while-studying-abroadFrom Studying Abroad in Florence to Debuting on 'Shark Tank'
CEA does an incredible job of making sure you have a fully immersive study abroad program experience., My professors were incredible, making class fun and engaging, and always prioritizing getting us out into town as much as possible., Free time was spent roaming the city with my friends from class., My friends and I ventured off to Capri, Venice, the Cinque Terre, Pisa, Siena, and more., Haley Pavone is a CEA alumna who studied abroad in Florence, Italy, during the Summer 2016 term., From Studying Abroad in Florence to Debuting on 'Shark Tank'
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/03/26/from-studying-abroad-in-florence-to-debuting-on-'shark-tank'Week 2: Adapting to Life in Barcelona
After finally making my way to her neighborhood, I had a fun afternoon getting to know Andrea and my other coworkers, Neinke and Sarai¯, from Holland., Exploring Barcelona with friends., I'm especially grateful for Andrea, Neinke, and Sarai¯ because they are an entirely different network of friends that I can safely hang out with outside of CEA CAPA, and I wouldn't have met them had it not been for my internship abroad., It's only been a week, but one thing I'm getting out of my new position is an increased sense of responsibility, better time management, and invaluable experience that comes with interning abroad.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/03/02/week-2-adapting-to-life-in-barcelonaThe ROI of Study Abroad
Build a global network and make lifelong friends There will be plenty of opportunities to meet people and make friends in your housing, classes, internship, and even while traveling., We asked our alumni a few questions about their experience making friends while abroad: Did you know any students on your program prior to studying abroad?, But making friends isn't hard if you take the courage to talk to another student who is in the absolute same position as you are.", -Diego Cuz "It was extremely easy to make friends because everyone is in the same boat as you., -Aariyana Britton In addition to all the friends you'll make abroad, there will be opportunities to connect and network with other study abroad returnees or prospective students when you get home., The ROI of Study Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/02/04/the-roi-of-study-abroadStudying Abroad in 2021: My First Few Days in Barcelona
Hello friends!, Thanks so much for checking in about how life is going on day 3 of studying abroad in Barcelona!, I am confident that God has me here for deep presence, cultural enrichment, perspective shifting, new friends and amazing memories., I am someone who really desires optimization and making the absolute most out of every opportunity., Learn more about studying abroad., Studying Abroad in 2021: My First Few Days in Barcelona
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/01/22/studying-abroad-in-2021-my-first-few-days-in-barcelonaHow Study Abroad Transformed My Social Life
The other night, I had a Zoom call with four dear friends I’d met abroad., Me with one of my newfound friends post-study abroad., Because even though my friends from abroad are now scattered all over the country at their respective colleges, I have new friends to share my life with — people I would never have met if I hadn’t gotten used to thrusting myself into sometimes-awkward social situations abroad., By the time I returned to the States, putting myself out there and making new friends wasn’t such a foreign concept., And for that, I have to thank my former self for sitting in the nausea, sucking it up, and making some friends., How Study Abroad Transformed My Social Life
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/12/23/how-study-abroad-transformed-my-social-lifeMy CEA Study Abroad Experience in Barcelona, Spain
As an Italian European student studying abroad in the United States, going back for a semester to Europe, in Barcelona, with an American program, was not an easy decision., I had to reflect a lot about future opportunities to decide what was the best thing to do, and also on campus, I was living an almost perfect life -- I created my comfort zone, and I was making the most of my experience in America., However, making the most of my experience at my university also means becoming open-minded and getting to know the many international students on campus., I always like to pursue avenues of self-improvement, too, and I knew my university was offering some cool study abroad programs., Carlo Pezzana is a CEA Alumni Ambassador who studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain, during the Spring 2020 semester., My CEA Study Abroad Experience in Barcelona, Spain
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/12/03/my-cea-study-abroad-experience-in-barcelona-spainA Foodie in Barcelona
While studying abroad in Barcelona for two months, I was able to get and taste a little glimpse of all the tremendous food that the city has to offer., However, I was able to select ten dishes that have really stuck with me (and that have really been making me miss Barcelona even more)., Keno is a quaint little restaurant that is fun to go with friends, especially after class!, As an Italian, the homemade pasta and sauce were incredible, making this restaurant easily one of the best in Barcelona., The memories that I have from exploring the food culture in Barcelona only enriched my time studying abroad, making me feel at home and making it so hard to leave.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/11/13/a-foodie-in-barcelona5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad in Paris
I learned that 20 euros at Monoprix could quite literally buy you the world, and enough for 3-5 friends., But it is the wrong that makes for hilarious stories when you come home from study abroad all together., Studying abroad in a foreign city as an American has its challenges, but also many exciting perks as well., I made new, and true friends, fell in love (of course, right?), Nuit Blanche is a perfect example of this, as well as making museums free on the first Sunday of every month, or the discounted rates for youths and students., 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad in Paris
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