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Study Abroad Stories Captured in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Study Abroad Stories Captured in Buenos Aires, Argentina with CEA CAPA These photos aren't just a collage of my Buenos Aires study abroad program with CEA CAPA—they're a story., Within their walls, I can almost hear the bartering merchants and the laughter of friends gathered over shared meals., Study Abroad Excursions The program wasn't all cultural immersion, though., Argentinians love their dogs, and I have made many four-legged friends because of this., We're no longer just classmates; we're Buenos Aires adventurers, forever bound by memories of tango nights, pulpería explorations, and empanada-making mishaps., Study Abroad Stories Captured in Buenos Aires, Argentina
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/04/29/study-abroad-stories-captured-in-buenos-aires-argentinaDon't Know Where To Study Abroad? Why Ireland May Be Ideal For You
This is how I felt during my time studying abroad in Galway, Ireland, which became more like a home for life than a temporary experience abroad, not even two weeks into the semester., The Irish are really not that afraid to talk with strangers, and conversations would frequently be started with my friends and me––especially when I was with fellow Americans., I really had the time of my life out on the town during both the day and night, whether this meant running into a friend or making a new one somewhere on campus or in a pub!, Whenever I even just spoke with my Irish friends about our days, I found them casually using this word, to a point where it’s pretty much the Irish version of “awesome!”, With all this being said, enjoy the ride, flights and spontaneous trips into town with your future friends., Don't Know Where To Study Abroad?
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/06/03/don't-know-where-to-study-abroad-why-ireland-may-be-ideal-for-youAn Oklahoman in Barcelona: aventuras con mi familia española
One of the reasons I decided to study abroad in Spain was to improve my Spanish language skills because in Oklahoma there is a large medically underserved population and many of them do not speak English., In regards to the food, my host mom does a good job at making tasty local dishes., One day I was making myself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and she had a curious look on her face., I have learned how a Spanish family functions, eats and socializes with friends., I want to thank Lupe for making me her “fourth child” and giving me the opportunity to have an unforgettable semester in Barcelona.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/04/22/an-oklahoman-in-barcelona-aventuras-con-mi-familia-españolaPart 3: Hello from Costa Rica!
This spring, Professor Dorothy Anthony and Shirley Michaels from Keystone College have taken 12 students to San José, Costa Rica, as part of a faculty-led study abroad program customized in partnership with CEA., These students are making friends and having experiences together that will bond them for a lifetime.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2010/05/31/part-3-hello-from-costa-rica!Alumni Spotlight: Mary Merschat - Dublin
Mary's interests include cooking, traveling, and quality time with family and friends., My study abroad experience shaped my career goals by making me want to work for a diverse company., I also was quick to make friends with the other students in my program., ARE YOU STILL IN CONTACT WITH ANY OF YOUR CEA FRIENDS, PEERS, OR COLLEAGUES FROM STUDY ABROAD?, I overcame this feeling by calling them and making plans for when I returned.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/09/29/alumni-spotlight-mary-merschat---dublinLooking Back: A Year After Studying Abroad in London
During the process leading up to my travel, I had great help from my university's study abroad program office, CEA Study Abroad advisors, and encouragement from my family., I had to adapt to communicating with family and friends back in the States due to the time difference., Lastly, during my time abroad, I had the privilege of making connections with friends from all over: Australia, London, Hong Kong, California, Washington, New York, Wisconsin and many more., Finally, all the CEA Study Abroad students were together -- oh my!, Here, I pose with my CEA friends in front of the Windsor Castle entrance., Looking Back: A Year After Studying Abroad in London
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/03/25/looking-back-a-year-after-studying-abroad-in-londonChristmastime in Europe = Perfect Study Abroad Parallel
Studying abroad., I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, and can cross it off my bucket list., You’ve made so many friends and have so many memories that the outline from stage 2 is completely full, as is your heart., Time starts to fly and you’re just thinking of making the most of it all., If you are even slightly considering studying abroad, do it., Christmastime in Europe = Perfect Study Abroad Parallel
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/01/17/christmastime-in-europe--perfect-study-abroad-parallelUltimate Frisbee in Granada while Studying Abroad in Spain
Connecting to the Team The journey started with practices on Mondays and Thursdays which helped create a routine in my new study abroad city., As a newcomer to the team, I initially had a hard time communicating with my teammates, but I got the hang of connecting to my new friends in different ways., While language may have been a challenge on this team, I connected to other study abroad students around the world in so many ways., It was a true frisbee experience abroad., Spinning dreams, chasing discs, and making memories under the Spanish sun., Ultimate Frisbee in Granada while Studying Abroad in Spain
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/04/08/ultimate-frisbee-in-granada-while-studying-abroad-in-spainStudying 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-barcelonaHome Sweet Home: My First Month in Alicante
In fact, to celebrate my twenty-first birthday I had a picnic on the beach with my friends!, I've made so many good friends within our CEA group: we live together, travel together, learn the ins and outs of studying abroad together, and have already bonded more than I ever thought possible in a month., Through my classes at the Centro Superior de Idiomas at the University of Alicante I have also become friends with fellow international students from Russia, Albania, Korea, and more., And of course, I have loved making friends with Alicantinos!, I've started going to an intercambio every week at a cafe nearby, and there's nothing I love more than sitting and talking with new friends over tea and brownies, whether in English or in Spanish!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/02/13/home-sweet-home-my-first-month-in-alicanteA Tuscan Outing: Active Learning in The Culture of Food &Wine in Italy
One of the great opportunities about studying abroad is being able to take classes that allow you to learn both inside and outside of the classroom., Here we walked through the entire factory and learned about the different steps and ingredients involved in making pasta from scratch., Gathered around a large table, we enjoyed great food, wine, and conversation among friends.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2011/04/07/a-tuscan-outing-active-learning-in-the-culture-of-food-wine-in-italy8 Signs I Knew I Found a Second Home
As a French major, I was required to spend at least a semester abroad., I found the perfect spot to read, study, or talk with friends., I made a family of friends from all over the world., I was studying abroad so that I could improve my French., I wasn’t planning on making so many lifelong friends.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/03/18/8-signs-i-knew-i-found-a-second-homeHow to Find Yourself, And Your Career, Abroad
This semester, I decided to take a chance and study abroad in Prague!, While many study abroad earlier in their school career, I decided to wait until closer to my graduation date so I could begin to network and lay down roots abroad that will help me move back here in the near future., What I wasn’t expecting through my study abroad program experience was to come face-to-face with the concept of anonymity, find my focal point to branch my career off of, and finally utter the cliché “I studied abroad in Europe and it changed my life” and mean it., My friends and I even play a game called “How far can we walk without running into someone that Lauren knows?”, I’ve never had a problem making friends and being social, but I do have a bad habit of clinging to the first thing that shows me kindness and interest., How to Find Yourself, And Your Career, Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/12/09/how-to-find-yourself-and-your-career-abroadThe Social Hub in Madrid – CEA CAPA’s Study Abroad BFF
The Social Hub: CEA CAPA’s Study Abroad BFF in Madrid The CEA CAPA Madrid Center is one-of-a-kind., I reckon it’s not what most folks have in mind when they think about where they’ll be attending classes while abroad (I know I didn’t), so I wanted to give you a better idea of what to expect when expecting… to study abroad with CEA CAPA in Madrid., I’ve had the joy of making a few good friends in CEA CAPA who live at TSH., Chandler has since forged connections with new friends at TSH, with pals hailing from the UK and Dubai., As a landlocked capital city, opportunities to swim in Madrid are few and far between, making this amenity even more special., The Social Hub in Madrid – CEA CAPA’s Study Abroad BFF
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/05/06/the-social-hub-cea-capas-study-abroad-bff-in-madridWhy Grenoble?
Choosing where to study abroad is no easy choice due to a variety of factors: which classes are going to transfer back?, Where are your friends going abroad?, The school, Grenoble Ecole de Management, is a triple-accredited school, making it one of the rare business schools in France to achieve such a prestigious ranking., I had no ties to the city prior to studying abroad in Grenoble, and that was my favorite part., I have been twice now and every time, I'm happy to see him behind the counter making the bubble tea.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/12/05/why-grenobleHome Away From Home in Prague
I have attempted to embrace these differences as a part of the abroad experience., I had to go around the campus to find my new classes, make new friends, and adjust to the new class structure., Now, to add to that the thought of making new friends is overwhelming, especially being a senior in college where I have already formed my group of friends., In Prague I am able to enjoy my freedom from responsibilities and immerse myself into the city, my travels, and my new found friends., My study abroad experience has already formed a greater appreciation for the world around me as I make Prague my new home away from home.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/10/02/home-away-from-home-in-pragueI Wouldn't Trade my Adventure to Costa Rica for Anything Else in the World
I had multiple perspectives when I was making decisions regarding my study abroad., You get to enjoy your university and take your required courses, be part of activities, keep study abroad scholarships, be with friends, etc. during their normal times and you also get to get out and see the world!, The financial office was helpful in making my payment plan., CEA is so authentic and personal and they are a great company to trust in making your arrangements., I wrote MANY support letters to friends and family, made a GoFundMe.com, worked extra hours, and applied for quite a few scholarships.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/08/25/i-wouldn't-trade-my-adventure-to-costa-rica-for-anything-else-in-the-worldBecoming a casteller in Barcelona.
I wanted to study abroad in Barcelona to improve my Spanish and grow as a person., Human towers are formed by castellers standing on the shoulders of one another making several levels., Given that the tradition of Castells is so important in Catalunya, I have learned a lot about the Catalan culture and people through my friends in las Arreplegats., In the beginning of this semester, some serious personal issues occurred in my life and my friends in Castellers were there for me., I have seen first-hand how globalization has changed the jamón (ham) industry, making it one of the most exported products in all of Spain.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2012/11/27/becoming-a-casteller-in-barcelonaHow a Short-Term Study Abroad Program Fueled My Travel Love
A short-term study abroad program wasn’t something I ever considered until after I turned 22., I had dreams of traveling and being abroad, but I told myself it just wasn’t realistic., I really thought I was too broke to travel, let alone study abroad., The short-term study abroad classes are also more budget-friendly., I loved every day being in class, making friends with all the other students, and hanging out with my roommates., How a Short-Term Study Abroad Program Fueled My Travel Love
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/04/20/how-a-short-term-study-abroad-program-fueled-my-travel-loveA Weekend to Remember While Studying Abroad in Madrid
My Memorable Weekend Exploring Madrid while Studying Abroad in Spain During the first few weeks of classes during my study abroad program, CEA CAPA provided students with excursions to go places and participate in different local activities., I had the pleasure of doing so with some friends, and we had a great time., We had delicious tortillas españolas there before making our way to the famous Chocolatería San Ginés, where we enjoyed churros and chocolate (or churros con chocolate in Spanish)., A Weekend to Remember While Studying Abroad in Madrid
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/05/17/my-memorable-weekend-exploring-madrid-while-studying-abroad-in-spain