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Spending Thanksgiving in Paris, France
At home, Thanksgiving is celebrated with Mom’s stuffing and reuniting with old friends and distant family members., I was lucky enough to have the perfect Thanksgiving plan, making this year’s holiday one I won’t forget!, It was great to meet some other girls abroad., Being able to see friends from home and eat a Thanksgiving meal was a great plan., Many of my friends went to some of their other favorite cities with friends.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/12/02/spending-thanksgiving-in-paris-franceHome 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-pragueBlog Topic List
How will study abroad impact your future?, What do you wish you knew before going abroad?, Other Topic Ideas Greek Life Abroad Art abroad: Museums, street art, graffiti, etc., Navigating public transportation (or your host city in general) Making friends with international students Student life in your host city Life in a homestay Making CEA housing feel like home Small victories: Accomplishments in your new life abroad A local recipe Tips to stay physically and mentally healthy abroad Have a creative idea that isn’t listed?, Interning Abroad Are you participating in an internship while you’re abroad or are others onsite at CEA?
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/08/03/blogger-topic-listCzech Cooking 101 + Recipe for Traditional Fried Cheese
Time has flown by studying abroad here in Prague., So as if I haven't eaten enough goulash soup and dumplings lately to feed a family of six, I decided to participate in a Czech cooking workshop with my program and CEA study abroad to learn how to make the dishes on my own., While the chicken cooked and we waited for the cucumber to marinate, we began the process of making the cheese., You can bet that I'll be making this meal for my roommates when I return to University of San Diego in the spring., Czech out this simple recipe below so you can learn how to make traditional Czech fried cheese too, and no doubt wow all your friends: Smažený Sýr - the Czech Way WHAT YOU WILL NEED: -SLICED CHEESE -6 TABLESPOONS FLOUR -6 TABLESPOONS BREADCRUMBS -3 EGGS -VEGETABLE OIL Beat the eggs, put them in a bowl.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/12/03/czech-cooking-101-recipe-for-traditional-fried-cheeseI Wouldn't Recommend It
A semester abroad means making memories with people you just met and may never see again., Spending a semester abroad means not seeing your friends for at least four months - maybe seven, if you have differing plans for the summer., It means making friends that you would have never crossed paths with on American soil., Studying abroad is a big-time decision., If you're going to study abroad, make your decision.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/06/03/i-wouldn't-recommend-itManaging My Time While Studying Abroad
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-abroadCurry Night in Brick Lane - A Cultural Experience in London’s Brick Lane
CEA CAPA's Curry Night in Brick Lane Having new cultural experiences is something to expect while studying abroad with CEA CAPA., Tim, our tour guide for the walk, was an expert at pointing out these fascinating sights, making sure we didn’t miss anything of significance., I recommend signing up for and attending these types of events and excursions while studying abroad., This’ll give you a chance to get to know your study abroad location and connect with the people in your London study abroad program., It's a great way to meet some new friends!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/08/16/a-cultural-experience-in-london-s-brick-laneÀ bientôt Paris! From Your On-Site Ambassador
But, I can share what I’ve learned after coming full circle from my first study abroad experience two years ago., Adventures with friends I made abroad, exploring the passages with students on our Balade Composée, and riding a velib down the banks of the Seine on my own; it all flooded back to me., From the family I babysat for in Paris, to the friends I made abroad, to reaching out to new communities and making friends outside of my small bubble, every person I met along the way contributed to my experience and made these adventures more incredible than they could have been on their own., Visiting Honfleur What does this mean for those of you thinking about studying abroad?, Overall, my journey from study abroad student all the way to On-Site Ambassador shaped who I am today.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/12/15/à-bientôt-paris!-from-your-on-site-ambassadorHome 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-alicanteHow Language Barriers Have Changed Me
The view from the top of the Alhambra One of the toughest things about studying abroad in Granada, Spain, is speaking Spanish and constantly trying to perfect it and grow as a better Spanish speaker., And that's what's making me stronger., Yet when having a conversation with my host family and other Spanish friends, my Spanish spilled out without force., Living with a host family, making Spanish friends, and participating in intercambio (tutoring Spanish speakers English) makes learning Spanish much easier.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/09/26/how-language-barriers-have-changed-mePart 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!From Paris to the CEA Alumni Ambassador Program
Returning home from studying or interning abroad can be challenging for many reasons; in my personal experience, reassimilating to the American lifestyle and reuniting with friends from home were both much more difficult than I was anticipating., Understand and share your study abroad experience in a productive way., Avoid becoming the “I studied abroad and it changed my life!!!”, Adding the Alumni Ambassador experience to my resume has been hugely helpful in making my resume stand out., Here’s me on the first day of my dream internship – which I definitely scored thanks to my experiences abroad!!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/07/16/from-paris-to-the-cea-alumni-ambassador-programExcursion: Chantilly, France
CEA provides a few excursions throughout our semesters abroad and this Spring, CEA Paris has taken us to a couple places including Chantilly, France, which is only a 25 minute train ride from Paris., We were able to watch a Chantilly-making demonstration and try the oh-so-yummy treat., These excursions are also a great way to spend time with my friends that I've made here as well as to also meet new people., Excursions are a great part of studying abroad!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/03/29/excursion-chantilly-franceHome Away From Home in Aix
Traveling abroad for an entire semester is a pretty daunting task., When I arrived to my apartment I began settling in by making my bed with sheets from home., I packed pictures of family and friends from home in my suitcase., We swapped it for the one in the living room making a nice breakfast table in the kitchen and a more spacious dinner table in the living room.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/09/22/home-away-from-home-in-aixLife After CEA Barcelona: Startup Advice from Ryan Blum
CEA interviewed a study abroad in Barcelona alum, Ryan Blum, to get a sense of how his study abroad led to his startup, Study Abroad Apartments, which was recently acquired by Roomi., Roomi and Study Abroad Apartments have a lot in common., They bring people together making the process of connecting and finding housing safer and more reliable., Reach out to your current network whether it is through CEA, your university, or any other groups you or your friends are affiliated with., You'll save yourself from making a lot of mistakes if you surround yourself with the right people!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/09/14/life-after-cea-barcelona-startup-advice-from-ryan-blumCoffee in the Districts of Prague
My roommates and I would take turns waking up first and making a pot and then go about our days, I might have stopped at Starbucks or The Market on Larimer Square. back in Denver, CO where I attended university but that was about it for my coffee consumption- until I came to Prague., Cafe Cacao, perfect for breakfast with friends on the weekend or after class., With an outdoor seating area, this cafe is perfect for a nice day to read a book, chat with friends, or do homework., I’ve also been lucky to call this area my home, both during my year abroad but also as an Onsite Ambassador., Click Cafe getting coffee, meeting friends to catch up or just grabbing a quick bite and cup of coffee before returning to work.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/11/24/coffee-in-the-districts-of-pragueAix: My Home from Home
My street: Rue Cardinale, Aix en Provence It’s easy to feel homesick, disoriented, maybe even misplaced when you start your study abroad program., And above all, it’s so crucial to put your fears aside—of fitting in, of adapting perfectly to this new place, of never making a single embarrassing blunder., My family and friends are the most familiar things on earth, and yet, being apart from them, I am filled with more wonder at the gift of them.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/04/14/aix-my-home-from-homeFrom Prague to Krakow: A CEA Trip to Poland
This past weekend, CEA Study Abroad Prague recruited around 90 students for a legendary trip to Krakow, Poland., Enjoying a meal at Milkbar Tomasza Since the first night was ours for exploring, I gathered a group of friends and we ventured off into Stare Miasto (Old Town) to eat at a milkbar., Since 2010, milkbars have been making a comeback as reliable, small restaurants with friendly service and filling meals for cheap.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/10/31/from-prague-to-krakow-a-cea-trip-to-polandWandering off the Beaten Path
Right when the "study" part of study abroad set in and the midterms seemed as if they would never end, my friends and I stumbled upon a lesser known gem on the outskirts of Prague., Now I don’t necessarily recommend following in Šárka’s footsteps, but I do recommend making your way to the top of the bluffs and chilling out in the grass for a little bit.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/11/14/wandering-off-the-beaten-pathA Place to Call Home in Barcelona
I chose to live with a host family during my semester abroad in Barcelona for the following reasons – friends who studied abroad recommended it, I wanted to improve my Spanish speaking ability, to be with locals who could answer my questions about where to eat and what to see and most importantly to have a place to call “home.”, They are very good about making sure I understand what they are saying and asking so my concern about my level of Spanish fluency ended up not being a problem., I can't thank them enough for making me feel like a part of the family.
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