Thanks to Harrison and Max for sitting down to discuss some of their favorite CEA trips which included Montserrat, Barcelona soccer match, and also some great weekend trips to Madrid and Valencia.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/04/18/futon-interviews-pt-2-excursions-moreSo, I had to do the good adult-ing thing, and budget my trips., Here’s a few things I’ve learned so far while planning several weekend trips (Malaga, Barcelona, Portugal) , my spring break trip next week (I’m off to Paris, London, Dublin, and Doolin, Ireland), and beginning to plan a late-April excursion to Brussels, Budapest, and Prague.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/04/14/how-to-budget-traveling-and-not-break-the-bankBook a trip to Dublin for a weekend or a train to Paris., When I booked my trips in Spain, I did it in advance so that I wouldn't get scared and back out.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/04/01/how-to-be-braveThe new foods and smells are tantalizing and you want to try it all, and with school and weekend trips there never seems to be time to workout., Meal planning is great because it saves you money that can later be used for weekend trips!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/03/21/staying-healthy-while-abroadIAU also offers a lot of field trips, you can count on going at least two., This semester, I have a trip to the Milles battle site just outside of Aix, as well as three wine tasting trips., We went on our first tasting the third weekend we were here, and it was really interesting.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/03/04/putting-the-study-in-study-abroadI also have begun to plan trips across Europe and am so excited for the opportunity to experience other cultures while I am here., This weekend I will be traveling to Amsterdam!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/02/24/a-prague-state-of-mindI'm exploring every weekend, going on bus trips, taking hundreds of pictures and videos, and speaking Spanish outside of class every day.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/01/16/studying-abroad-for-the-rest-of-my-lifeThat is all the time it took for us to become best friends. 19 students, 1 program director and a whole weekend ahead of us, we set off on a CEA excursion., We were ready for a weekend away in Provence, but none of us could have imagined all the activities we would fit into the span of 2 days., The bus ride back consisted of “studying” (aka attempting to after a tiring weekend) and sleeping., Weekend trips with CEA really prove how close of friends and almost a big family we have become within the CEA group., ;) For a quick recap of the full weekend, click the link here: https://vimeo.com/142888738 Cici Holmquist is the Fall 2015 MOJO Blogger in the French Riviera., People, Places & a Weekend in Provence
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/12/15/people-places-a-weekend-in-provenceIn the midst of midterms,the only thing CEA students seem to think about is school which I am sure most of the students here have a hard time with, being in a different country and traveling to more countries on the weekend., Class has become something I really enjoy attending and not just because I get to hear about all my classmates' stories from the weekend before., Then there are field trips, of course!, Some classes are only field trips.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/12/14/study-abroad-in-pragueLooking for things to do out of town for day or weekend trips?
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/12/12/top-things-to-do-in-galway"My friend was in a home stay once and they took them on trips all the time., Going on little day trips to places you talked about at dinner., In my first few weeks in France my host family took me on a few day trips around the area, like a tour of the French Resistance Monuments in the Vercors Mountains and a tour of the Chartreuse Monastery., After being out and about all day, sometimes all weekend, I love being able to come home and just relax in my own space.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/12/03/homestay-or-home-away-from-homeIn fact, they mainly focus on traveling and figuring out what country they want to spend their next weekend in., Classes at CEA are offered Monday through Thursday, leaving Fridays open for an extra day on the weekend to travel and experience your host city., Depending on the activity, they are scheduled on weeknights, as day trips, or overnight trips on the weekend., This past weekend was our excursion to Firenze., I really enjoy going on excursions and trips with CEA staff and all of the CEA students.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/11/10/fieldtrip-to-firenzeI even got on a plane to Paris with a plan: I knew where and with whom I was living, I got all of my classes pre-approved, I had weekend trips planned out; even down to which pictures I would Instagram and possible captions.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/11/09/three-weeks-in-paris-one-important-lessonThe highlight of my week: This past weekend, our onsite CEA Program Director, Kristin Kerr, took us on a little weekend excursion to the Czech Republic., Each class also comes with a set of field trips for the students, so I’ve had the opportunity to visit some pretty amazing places, such as the Volkswagen Factory, a concentration camp, and the beautiful Charlottenburg palace.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/08/25/my-last-week-in-berlinHere's a recap on a semester that flew by: Travel: The first weekend, instead of running around lost as can be, we decided to plan a trip to Kilkenny and see Ireland, our second big move as independent adults., Trips in Ireland included: Kilkenny, Carlow, Bunratty, Kerry, Dublin, Wild Atlantic Way (Connomera, Kylemore Abbey, Clifden and more)., I went to Dublin every weekend using the bus company City Link (three-hour bus ride) because that is where all of my planes flew out from., Trips in EU and UK: London, Amsterdam, Scotland, Barcelona, Poland, Rome, and Paris.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/07/23/ireland-my-home-away-from-homeHere are a few I picked out that are great weekend trips!, 3 Easy Trips To Take If You're Studying In Buenos Aires
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/06/18/3-easy-trips-to-take-if-you're-studying-in-buenos-airesOnce my friends and I understood the importance of researching beforehand, our weekend trips were much better. 3., There aren't many times in your life you will be able to travel every weekend, so take advantage of it.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/06/17/10-tips-for-studying-abroad-in-buenos-airesOne of the best parts of studying abroad, especially in Europe, are the amazing weekend trips so accessible to your host city., After learning what to do and what not to do during weekend trips, here are a few of my favorite tips: Plan out a few activities before arriving Since traveling weekends usually consists of just one or two full days in each city, it is important to plan out each day prior to the trip., Took a day trip to the Cliffs of Moher while staying in Dublin, Ireland for the weekend. 4., Choose your trips wisely Although it seems like the semester is long, it goes by extremely fast and weekends eventually get away from you., Our last weekend trip to the Amalfi Coast... just in time for the warm weather!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/06/01/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-weekendsMy program-mates and I have had countless gatherings there to taste French food, learn more about wine, talk about our weekend trips, and get help with anything we needed.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/05/25/my-favorite-places-in-antibesNow that I've been in Europe for almost an entire semester, I've learned what I need and what I don't need when it comes to packing for a weekend., Here are a few packing saviors that will come in handy for any weekend getaway!, 9 Packing Saviors for Your Weekend Trips
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/05/18/9-packing-saviors-for-your-weekend-trips