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The People Who Will Influence Your Study Abroad Adventure
A huge factor in your study abroad experience is the people you meet., From the day to day strangers who help you with directions or give you a cheer as you run by, to the new friends you make from all over the world, they all contribute to the good, the bad, and the comic moments of your abroad adventure., In the school setting, classmates and professors have contributed to making the university more welcoming., In these surroundings I have learned the importance of making new friends, who teach you more about the world and influence how high you should set your goals., Without all of my influential classmates, professors, friends, and roommates, Prague would not have been the same.., The People Who Will Influence Your Study Abroad Adventure
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/01/09/the-people-who-will-influence-your-study-abroad-adventureApproaching Study Abroad with Confidence and Determination
Pushing yourself past boundaries like loneliness, boredom, decision making, and responsibility can be a big task for someone who has grown up in a community of support., Studying abroad allowed me the opportunity to grow in these areas., While abroad, I took a week-long trip to Munich, Germany., If you ate out every Saturday night with family, find an alternative abroad., Gather friends or roommates and cook a meal every Saturday night., Approaching Study Abroad with Confidence and Determination
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/01/14/approaching-study-abroad-with-confidence-and-determinationTakeaways from Studying Abroad
With friends and even new acquaintances, the French use “la bise” (an air kiss on each side of the cheek) to greet everyone individually., It was an awkward affair, at first, greeting friends and new acquaintances this way but I have grown accustomed to it., Hostels and Airbnbs are also very cheap making weekend trips a breeze for budget conscious college students like myself., Studying abroad is also a photographers dream., As my Study Abroad time comes to a close I am very thankful to my family, friends and the staff of CEA that made it all possible!, Takeaways from Studying Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/05/18/takeaways-from-studying-abroadA Letter to Study Abroad
Dear Study Abroad, On May 13, after 122 days, I will return from you to small-town USA after making countless new memories and friends, boarding 44 planes, trains, and buses, visiting 27 cities, travelling through 13 countries, and having one new place to call home: Florence., Pisa with Sydney and Katie The Crew in Florence Ever since I arrived in Europe I have been totally in my element; traveling, eating, drinking wine, and making friends… All right up my alley!, Studying abroad has undoubtedly been the most adventurous, life-changing four months of my life., My favorite part of my study abroad experience has definitely been meeting other travelers., New friends in Prague La Crosse roomies take Roma Although I am bummed to be leaving my new home and friends so soon, I think I’m ready to head home to my quiet, comfortable corner of the world., A Letter to Study Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/05/05/a-letter-to-study-abroad6 Things You Learn Abroad
I miss my dog, my friends, my family and of course Chik Fil A., Not to mention all my friends in the states are 7 hours behind me, and like to FaceTime me at 2 a.m. my time., I can definitely attest to being addicted to my phone, but abroad has absolutely helped me to be more in the moment., Making a wish in the Trevi Fountain Soaking up some sun in Ibiza You’ll have the time of your life I’ve visited 11 countries over the course of my stay here., I’ve made some amazing friends, and have become pretty fluent in Spanish., 6 Things You Learn Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/05/17/6-things-you-learn-abroadHandling Culture Shock While Studying Abroad
Studying abroad brings along many great things; however, culture shock can make us feel restricted during our time overseas., Distract yourself with events, activities, homework, or friends., Making local friends and “doing as the locals do” helps in learning about the culture and making you feel like you belong., Handling Culture Shock While Studying Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/07/26/handling-culture-shock-while-studying-abroad10 Tips for Life After Study Abroad
The memories, the food, the friends, the local currency still falling out when you go to pay for things., Even though your time abroad is finished, now you get to reconnect with family, friends, your favorite local taco restaurant, and your home campus., Alyse (CEA San Jose)—Senior Alumni Ambassador from Bowling Green State University “Keep in touch with the friends you met abroad!, Offer to volunteer at your school's study abroad office, or even with international students to keep making global connections!, Kathryn (CEA Seville)—Alumni Ambassador from Iowa State University “Make friends with other people who have studied abroad; try to find foods that remind you of where you went; make your own study abroad by finding new places with friends in your campus/town (world markets, parks, and restaurants are a fantastic place to start); or just study abroad again!”, 10 Tips for Life After Study Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/10/13/10-tips-for-life-after-study-abroadThe Truth about Traveling Abroad
Over our 9 nights of spring break, two friends and I traveled to Glasgow, Scotland, Dublin, Ireland, and Berlin, Germany., When we announce to friends and family members that we are going abroad, they immediately inform us of the most common expectations of the experience., Here are a few common ones along with how I have experienced being abroad instead: "You'll make so many new friends!", Even though yes, it is true that I have made new friends, coming abroad with two of my best friends from home made our relationships even stronger., Still independent from each other, I am so grateful that I spent my time here making memories with the people I love most., The Truth about Traveling Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/05/21/the-truth-about-traveling-abroadThe Study Abroad Buildup
When I wrote this, that's how many days I had until I left to study abroad in the land of the Eiffel Tower, the City of Lights, the birthplace of baguettes and crepes in Paris, France., After listening to personal accounts and stories from friends who have returned from studying abroad, I’ve realized that there is a lot I can do to prepare for my journey., One of my good friends bought me a Paris journal to document my time abroad., Bringing pictures of my friends and family from home won’t stop the homesickness and the discomfort I’m prone to feel in an unknown situation., For now, I’m doing the best I can to focus on the things I can control: I’ve been practicing my French, making travel plans, becoming acquainted with the city on Google maps, and going shopping for warm clothes – I’m a Californian; my closet consists of mostly t-shirts and the occasional warm sweater., The Study Abroad Buildup
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/02/11/the-study-abroad-buildupAbroad in Prague: First Impressions and Obstacles
Studying abroad in Prague was a no-question decision for me., International professors provide fresh perspectives and insight, you get to meet international students in your classes, and you become friends with other study abroad students who come from all over the United States., Not to mention, the chance to become friends with some incredibly kind locals is a one of a kind opportunity., As with any major life change, I did have some worries about going abroad., It’s not hard to navigate, the language barrier is manageable, the food is wonderful, and making friends is so much easier than I imagined., Abroad in Prague: First Impressions and Obstacles
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/09/25/abroad-in-prague-first-impressions-and-obstaclesMy First Two Weeks Studying Abroad in Prague
that I wanted to study abroad., With the help of my study abroad advisor back in Iowa City, I found CEA., I was incredibly nervous to leave my friends and family for such a long time., And what if making friends was going to be harder than I thought?, Bring a few photos of your family or friends in your backpack so they’re never too far away., My First Two Weeks Studying Abroad in Prague
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/09/11/my-first-two-weeks-studying-abroad-in-pragueMy Study Abroad City and Me!
Connecting with your study abroad city is a really important step into making an unfamiliar city feel like home., People met up with friends and hang out in the park just as I would do if I were still at home., So that's what I did, brought my everyday life to Barcelona with me and made studying abroad extra special., From visiting my favorite park every other day to relaxing on the beach, this special routine I made for myself really connected me to my study abroad city and has made this amazing opportunity to live somewhere else even more special for me!, My Study Abroad City and Me!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/11/02/my-study-abroad-city-and-me!First-Generation Student's Guide to Studying Abroad in Rome
A First-Generation Student's Guide to Studying Abroad in Rome Being a first-generation college student comes with some challenges, and so does studying abroad ., But, I also learned that making friends with people who do know what they’re doing can be incredibly helpful., I started following the airport signs, darting between fellow travelers, and rolling suitcases, eventually making it to what was maybe the correct gate., Not always going out to eat, valuing window shopping over purchases, and sweet treats or going out with friends was saved for special occasions., But even though things looked bleak, we carried on as best we could, and even had the best day of our whole study abroad trip exploring Venice by wandering through the alleys, meeting eclectic gondoliers we now call friends, and making lasting memories with each other., First-Generation Student's Guide to Studying Abroad in Rome
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/01/29/first-generation-student's-guide-to-studying-abroad-in-romeThe Adjustment of Studying Abroad in Galway, Ireland
Listening to their advice prepared me to say goodbye to my family, friends, and the States for five months., On a typical Saturday, my friends and I would head to the market, which was right off the bustling Shop Street., The majority of the friends I made while abroad were Americans, which was great for exploring; however, my most insightful experiences of the culture were made by branching out and making connections with the locals., Through making an effort to immerse myself in the culture, I was better able to connect to it., Eventually you will adapt to your home abroad, making your actions feel like second nature., The Adjustment of Studying Abroad in Galway, Ireland
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/07/16/the-adjustment-of-studying-abroad-in-galway-irelandThe 5 Don'ts of Studying Abroad
Although it is impossible to prevent you from making all mistakes, the following five ‘Don’ts’ will help you make the most of your adventure abroad!, You talked to friends or classmates who have studied abroad and even met people from the destination to which you’re traveling., You will many mistakes while studying abroad., If you are not making some mistakes, then you are not progressing as much as you could be., He is the Student Services Representative at Diversity Abroad., The 5 Don'ts of Studying Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2011/12/21/the-5-don'ts-of-studying-abroadA Week of Reasons to Study Abroad in Barcelona
So gather your roommates and friends and head up for a sight you will not regret., What may it be you ask, well just 30+ people standing on top of one another making amazing pyramids and shapes with their bodies., Castleing: are always a good idea... to watch SUNDAY Sunday Funday, the best day of the week (I would say), a time to gather all of your new friends that you have met abroad and take a stroll around the city., Study abroad friends are some of the best!, She studied abroad in Barcelona in the Fall of 2015., A Week of Reasons to Study Abroad in Barcelona
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/08/19/a-week-of-reasons-to-study-abroad-in-barcelonaTimes Flies When You're Studying Abroad
There’s a lot to see in Paris, and the duration of my semester abroad is ultimately so short., a map of Paris, circa 1929, that I discovered upon talking with a French merchant in a Berlin flea market French models—and now friends!, Whether you’re doing it with new friends or simply by yourself, there are lots of marvelous discoveries to be made when you do something bold and venture out into the world of study abroad that lies around you., Study abroad introduces you to a lot of new—I’ve found that the art of making something of very little is one of the best assets to an enjoyable abroad experience., my friends Audrey and Emma, visiting Paris from CEA Prague for a weekend!, Times Flies When You're Studying Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/05/21/times-flies-when-you're-studying-abroadAdventure Awaits: Capturing Your Memories from Abroad
Before traveling abroad, my friends who had previously gone on this amazing journey gave me countless amounts of advice, but they said the most important thing a person could do when traveling and studying abroad, is to keep a journal., This journal certainly becomes a time capsule of your time abroad., For example, when I went to Interlaken, Switzerland, my friends and I went paragliding, went on a pub crawl, and participated in a chocolate-making class, so I kept the flyers from those activities, as well as my plane ticket along with the postcard I got within the dated pages where I wrote about my trip to Switzerland., Your friends, family, and yourself will certainly be grateful that you did., Kelly Nizolek is a CEA alumna who studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain, during the Spring 2019 semester., Adventure Awaits: Capturing Your Memories from Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/07/03/adventure-awaits-capturing-your-memories-from-abroadA Day in the Life: Prague, Czech Republic Study Abroad
Here’s a glimpse into one of my favorite days studying abroad in Prague. 9:00-10:40 a.m., When I first arrive at school, I always stop by the cafe on campus to meet my friends before class., Every meal always includes cheese, bread and chocolate, but this night we were also making a shrimp stir fry., When you’re living alone in a foreign country, the friends you make become family., Studying abroad is truly a transformative experience., A Day in the Life: Prague, Czech Republic Study Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/02/11/a-day-in-the-life-prague-czech-republic-study-abroadLife During and After Studying Abroad - A CEA MOJO Perspective
Study abroad programs are available dime a dozen these days., It’s honestly not about where you choose to study abroad but it’s about what you do there., When studying abroad students should make optimum use of their time and resources so that they can come out the other side with a number of friends, connections, experiences on travel & local culture and more., A great example of making use of a connection I made here could be keeping in touch with my fashion teacher., More over by making a number of friends, I have been able to travel all over the EU and hence been able to experience and discover new cities and markets., Life During and After Studying Abroad - A CEA MOJO Perspective
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