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Study Abroad Preparation Tips for a Successful Semester
When we travel to a new country, we prepare for culture shock, different weather, a potential new language (not in my case, as I studied in London).
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/01/27/study-abroad-preparation-tips-for-a-successful-semesterThis CEA Excursion Morocc'ed My World
If just walking around the city and talking to these students weren’t already a culture shock, so was eating the food since my group and I ate it “wrong.”
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/12/01/this-cea-excursion-morocc'ed-my-worldHow Studying Abroad Changed My Life
There are plenty of ups and downs throughout the experience; such as dealing with culture shock, homesickness, loneliness, or even being stressed out using google translate for everything in the grocery store.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/03/25/how-studying-abroad-changed-my-lifeFrom China to California to Australia: Virtually Interning as a Multicultural Student
Born and raised in China for the past 18 years, I grew up and received an education with a deep concentration focusing on the Chinese culture and values., As I moved to the U.S. to attend university for the first time, I was culturally shocked by a different system of values and philosophies lived and treasured by Americans.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/07/19/from-china-to-california-to-australia-virtually-interning-as-a-multicultural-studentWhat I Wish Someone Told Me Before Coming to Florence
Unfortunately there’s nothing you can do but pray to the WiFi gods, so just prepare for that culture shock. 3) Grocery shopping will never be the same.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/10/22/what-i-wish-someone-told-me-before-coming-to-florenceHow to Travel as an Adult Post-Study Abroad
These were some of the best experiences of my life, studying in a classroom where I could hear multiple accents, catapulting my career, immersing myself in European culture., Now that you have a full-time job and a routine, travelling can be a shock to your system.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/12/19/how-to-travel-as-an-adult-post-study-abroadPacking Tips: French Riviera Fashion in the Eyes of a Sweatpants Fanatic
Boy was I in for a shock on my first day of school in France… not a Lululemon logo in sight., Do your research to make sure you embrace and don’t offend the culture you are stepping into – but stay true to yourself and the clothing you feel will best complement the experience abroad you are seeking.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/09/27/packing-tips-french-riviera-fashion-in-the-eyes-of-a-sweatpants-fanaticLeaving your Heart (or Appendix) in Madrid
I walked in and immediately felt culture shock because I could only speak a little Spanish.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/12/09/leaving-your-heart-(or-appendix)-in-madridFirst Few Days as a Madrileña
Preparing for such a culture shock isn't exactly simple either because you never know what to expect.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/10/06/first-few-days-as-a-madrileñaWhat It's Like Taking an Italian Cooking Class for the First Time
This week I was able to experience more of the Italian food culture while studying abroad as I finally signed up for a cooking class here!, Many of us were shocked to find out that fresh pasta can be made with two simple ingredients, flour, and eggs.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/04/06/what-its-like-taking-an-italian-cooking-class-for-the-first-timeLearning to Live Porteño: 10 Ways that Buenos Aires is Different from the US
One of the biggest shocks for American students, one that is actually quite common in other parts of the world, other than that whole metric system thing, is the virtual absence of free water or free refills in restaurants., It just goes to show how crazily unique all the different corners of the world can be, and how simply branching out gives you a whole new perspective on your own culture once you’re living in another.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/10/01/learning-to-live-porteño-10-ways-that-buenos-aires-is-different-from-the-us