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Study Abroad: Home Cities are the Best Cities!
As I planned trips out with my roommates, we ran into a little problem…we had no weekends in Rome., However, this meant that we would be splitting two cities in one weekend.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/04/24/study-abroad-home-cities-are-the-best-cities!From Chocolate to Fossils: Experiencing the Culture and History of Alicante
One weekend we took a field trip along the Costa Blanca, the white coast, along which Alicante is situated., One of the most unique local trips we took was to the Valor Chocolate Factory in the nearby town of Villajoyosa.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/04/23/from-chocolate-to-fossils-experiencing-the-culture-and-history-of-alicanteAdventures in the South of France
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Lolo at work CEA feast at Lolo's Aside from these lovely little trips to Provençal towns, there was another excursion that I'll never forget., Last weekend we all visited (all 30+ of us) an 89-year-old man named Lolo, who lives on a farm about an hour outside of Aix, in the Provence countryside.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/04/17/adventures-in-the-south-of-franceVamanos a Barcelona, Spain : An Amazing, Last Minute Weekend Trip
Maybe you take casual trips to go see one of Spain’s most famous cities on a weekend in college, but I never have!, Our last minute weekend trip was especially great for one reason: we had a local’s perspective on what is the best to see in the town., As it turns out, this Spanish woman was from Barcelona, and was so excited that we were spending the weekend there., She wrote down exactly how we should use our time that weekend, and in her favorite order!, So, flying home, we were able to look back at our amazing weekend in Barcelona, getting to see Parque Güell, La Catedral de Barcelona, the local (enormous) open-air market, the Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila (designed by the local architect Gaudí), dozens of beautiful streets, delicious tapas, melt-in-your-mouth pastries, local tapas restaurants, and we even got to touch the Mediterranean Sea for the first time., Vamanos a Barcelona, Spain : An Amazing, Last Minute Weekend Trip
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/03/10/vamanos-a-barcelona-spain-an-amazing-last-minute-weekend-tripArchitecture, Exploration, and Wine Tasting: My CEA Excursion to Tuscany
On January 24, over 80 CEA students were up bright and early to meet at the train station to begin our weekend trip to Florence and Tuscany!, It was the most perfect way to end our weekend in Florence., Much thanks to the CEA staff who accompanied us on the trips-they helped us with our first train station endeavor, provided extra information on our walking tours and were there for us at a moments notice.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/02/04/architecture-exploration-and-wine-tasting-my-cea-excursion-to-tuscanyGranada, Portugal & Morocco: A Glimpse into CEA Excursions
The excursions range from day trips, to overnight and weekend trips.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/11/27/granada-portugal-morocco-a-glimpse-into-cea-excursions1, 2, 3 Mendoza and Me
My advice for you is to go through a hostel when planning trips around Argentina or whatever country you choose., ~Mendoza is a great and easy long weekend trip., It is also one of the relatively cheaper trips to go on.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/11/18/1-2-3-mendoza-and-meMy Trip to Morocco
This past weekend me, my girlfriend and a couple of our friends took a trip of a lifetime to visit Morocco., Morocco was one of those trips where I wasn’t sure if I had enjoyed it until I had gotten a full night’s sleep.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/11/06/my-trip-to-moroccoActive Learning In Costa Rica
Between my three classes I had five different weekend field trips in order to fully immerse myself into the learning.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/07/02/active-learning-in-costa-ricaAbroad in Costa Rica - Active Learning is Fun. Really.
From the more boring, quotidian aspects of life to those in the classroom, to those extravagant, independent weekend trips that we enjoy.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/02/28/abroad-in-costa-rica---active-learning-is-fun.-reallyFlorence or Rome - Where Should I Study Abroad?
The city itself is close to the sea, mountains and various lakes, which provides ample opportunities for quick weekend trips.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/02/16/florence-or-rome---where-should-i-study-abroadCEA Mojo in Prague visits Poland: Excursion Photographs.
Of course, my budget isn't unlimited, so I was happy to hear that the CEA includes some weekend trips in their program: the biggest and most emotionally trying one being a trip to Krakow, Poland, with a day spent at Auschwitz and Auschwitz II- Birkenau, and a seminar with Holocaust survivor Bernard Offen., If you ever find yourself in central or eastern Europe, take a weekend to visit gorgeous Krakow and the important part of history that is Auschwitz.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2012/11/12/cea-mojo-in-prague-visits-poland-excursion-photographsReady, Set, Explore! Weekend Travel While Abroad
We're positive you Springsters are probably staying in touch with your friends who are currently abroad, sure to jot down any trips they suggest you go on, restaurants they urge you to eat at, museums they beg you to visit, etc., In predominantly Catholic locales, it's not uncommon for the entire city to close up for a three-day weekend in observance of a religious holiday., Do yourself, and Mom, a favor and leave word with multiple people the details of your trip – even if just for the weekend., Visit the various neighborhoods, districts, suburbs, regions, etc. around your host city for a day or the weekend., Wherever your travel radius falls, weekend travel while abroad sparks profound personal growth and thoroughly enhances your experience., Weekend Travel While Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2012/09/04/ready-set-explore!-weekend-travel-while-abroadThank You, CEA
As the days went on, CEA made it a point that we sign up for the trips they offered., Throughout the semester, CEA provided trips in Barcelona, around Barcelona, and within the rest of Spain in order to broaden our experience here., For a 100 euro down payment (which was all refunded), I went to see an FC Barcelona game in the front row, climbed the snow capped mountains of Mont Serrat, took a tour of the quaint beach town of Sitges, indulged in a night of countless tapas, and even went to Madrid for a weekend., Furthermore, CEA makes it a point to integrate field trips into each class, and I'm thankful they did.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2012/04/27/thank-you-ceaMeet Raquelle's Aix-en-Provence, France
Our on-site program directors in Aix are top-notch: they are very hard workers, always planning wonderful trips and events for the students, and they will answer any question and help you out in any situation., We’ve had lots of enjoyable day trips to Les Baux de Provence, Roussillon, Isle sur la Sorgue, and many more., We even took a longer weekend trip to the Camargue region, where we went horseback riding on white ponies through marshlands and saw wild pink flamingos – no joke., These trips with CEA let the students experience areas close to where they live that they may not have thought to visit themselves., I’ve gotten involved in so many activities that have undoubtedly enhanced my time here – volunteering at a local technical school, taking cooking classes, going on trips to local institutions – and I’ve formed many friendships that I feel could last a lifetime.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2010/04/30/meet-raquelle's-aix-en-provence-franceJoe's Prague
I’ve taken weekend trips to Budapest, Hungary; Krakow, Poland (through CEA); and Berlin, Germany, along with day trips to smaller cities and towns in the Czech Republic., These trips are ridiculously easy to plan, and can be very affordable (depending on where you go and what you want to do)., They offer activities and trips through the program, which are generally good experiences., Last weekend I went to Krakow with the program.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2010/04/06/joe's-pragueCEA September Savings: Week 2
$2500 off a CEA GlobalCampus program in Rome $1500 off a CEA GlobalCampus program in Florence With that kind of savings, you'll have no problem getting a plane ticket and booking a few weekend trips once you're abroad.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2008/09/15/cea-september-savings-week-2CEA's September Savings: Week 1
Travel abroad –Madrid is a central location, ideal for traveling, so take advantage of your time in Spain and plan some weekend getaways around the country or elsewhere in Europe., Using the city as your classroom, with field trips and interactive debates, you’ll gain a true understanding for the capital of Spain.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2008/09/08/cea's-september-savings-week-1