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Abroad 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.-reallyAdventures Abroad: Navigating Alicante, Spain
The CEA on-site staff in Alicante will give you a transportation card that you will need to refill with trips every week or so, depending on whether you buy 10 or 30 viajes (trips)., We’ve done the math; it is not cheaper to buy in bulk, so if you’re afraid of losing the card, buying 10 trips at a time might be your best bet., Those trips on that card will allow you to take the tram every day from the city center to San Vicente del Raspeig where the University is located, a 26-minute ride with a gorgeous view of the Mediterranean., You will also be able to travel to El Campello with those trips, but if you are wanting to travel outside Zone A on Tram Line 1, you will have to purchase a ticket from the same stations for the zone corresponding to your destination., I was able to travel to Santa Pola for less than 5 euros for a day trip one weekend.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/03/20/adventures-abroad-navigating-alicante-spainTop Attractions to Visit in Florence
Spring breakers, high school trips, along with regular travelers have begun to pile back into European cities as tourism season begins., I'm biased and would recommend a whole semester in the cradle of the renaissance, but at the same time, a weekend could do the city justice, just as long as you have your priorities straight and know the right places to go.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/05/20/top-attractions-to-visit-in-florenceUltimate Paris Study Abroad Guide - Tips and Tricks
Plan Trips in Advance Weekend trips are one of the best parts of studying abroad and one thing I recommend is to create a list of places you want to go and when., I didn’t realize how difficult it was to plan and coordinate trips once you're actually abroad., So having at least an idea and a few trips planned already takes a lot of stress away., Put Yourself out There Participate in CEA CAPA excursions on weekend and day trips, say yes to going to dinner with new people, sign up for a local sports team, and make a point to get to know all of the people in your study abroad program!, Paris Recommendations One of my favorite things to do in my free time is create “itineraries” or “recommendation lists” for my friends' future vacations and trips… So here’s my list for future study abroad students spending the semester in the most amazing city ever… PARIS!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2024/01/05/ultimate-paris-study-abroad-guide-tips-and-tricks5 EuroTrip Tips
I stayed in Brussels and took day trips to other cities within Belgium, such as Bruges and Ghent., Airbnb is another web service, similar to couchsurfing, where people list extra spaces in their apartment (be it a spare room, a bit of floor space, or an entire apartment) for a fee often cheaper than the weekend rates for hostels.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/11/17/5-eurotrip-tipsTop Things to Do in Galway
Looking for things to do out of town for day or weekend trips?
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/12/12/top-things-to-do-in-galwayStaying Healthy While Studying Abroad
I bet not all of us are normally going on trips every weekend, eating out for a lot of our meals, or experiencing Barcelona’s nightlife a few times a week.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/10/17/staying-healthy-while-studying-abroad6 Tips for Finding Balance While Studying Abroad - Granada
I got to travel on weekend trips to Córdoba, Seville, and Málaga!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/04/11/6-tips-for-finding-balance-while-studying-abroad-granadaFrom 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-alicanteCEA'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-1Why I Chose to Study + Intern Abroad with CEA in Rome
While I enjoyed planning weekend trips individually, some of my travels were class field trips or excursions included in the overall program cost and planned entirely by CEA.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/12/06/why-i-chose-to-study-intern-abroad-with-cea-in-rome4 Tips for a Fulfilling Study Abroad Experience In and Around Your Host City
Use buses to take day or overnight trips When I studied abroad in Granada, Spain, I didn’t leave the country for the duration of my stay., Making the most of this easy mode of transportation is a great way to take fun, fulfilling trips with those in your program to the places less-traveled around your host city!, While these weekend trips outside of your host country are exciting, simply taking the time to explore your host city can be extremely revealing and rewarding.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/09/08/4-tips-for-a-fulfilling-study-abroad-experience-in-and-around-your-host-city6 Tips for Studying Abroad in Seville, Spain
When you get to Europe, you can find cheap flights to other countries for weekend trips.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/05/14/6-tips-for-studying-abroad-in-seville5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad & 5 Things I’m Glad I Didn’t
The football game days, sorority date parties, family gatherings and road trips all still happened but I wasn’t there, and honestly, it was hard., My passport fell out of my backpack at home just hours before boarding a plane to Portugal on my very first weekend trip of the semester, and I didn’t figure it out until the lady at the gate told me I couldn’t get on the flight.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/11/08/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-studying-abroad-5-things-i-m-glad-i-didn-tThe International Contingent
This was fine with me though, because I planned on being gone most of the weekends on solo camping trips to the south to surf and explore., But the epiphany for me was when I told some of my friends the third or fourth week that I was going to take a bus down south to camp on the beach and surf for the weekend.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/05/18/the-international-contingentActive 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-ricaHere, There & Everywhere
So far, I have had the opportunity to travel to Wuzhen for a weekend, and Dalian for two separate trips.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/11/17/here-there-everywhereMeet 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-franceHow to Remain Connected While Virtually Studying or Interning Abroad
Before classes started when I was abroad, my classmates and I would all talk about our experiences in Granada, as well as the weekend trips we took to Portugal, Italy, and many other European countries.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/04/21/how-to-remain-connected-while-virtually-studying-or-interning-abroadGalway Engineering Alumni Spotlight: Dillon Parrack
There were even several days on the weekends that we would go on trips that our CEA advisor would lead us on., Did you take part in any of the weekend excursions or included activities?
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/03/17/engineering-alumni-spotlight-dillon-parrackMUST-READ BLOGS
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