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Bring Your Hobby to Study Abroad (Especially if it's Ukulele)
If that’s the goal for study abroad packing, I have failed miserably., It’s amazed me how many study abroad students forget to bring their hobbies with them abroad., I unpacked my ukulele and played a few songs in my room and it was so helpful in making me feel more at home., Doing something that I would normally do at home in my new environment helped me transition smoothly by making a connection between the two., If it’s a little more social, you and use it as a tool to make new friends and connect with your host family., Bring Your Hobby to Study Abroad (Especially if it's Ukulele)
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/03/06/bring-your-hobby-to-study-abroad-(especially-if-it's-ukulele)How to Balance School, Travel & a Social Life while Studying Abroad
It’s still early in the semester, but I’ve learned a few ways to manage the stress of scheduling my life abroad., Making time to relax and spend time with friends., But in a study abroad program, there is just as much to learn outside the classroom., My friends and I jump at every opportunity to experience French culture., Stay tuned for more Aix-citing updates on my travels abroad!, How to Balance School, Travel & a Social Life while Studying Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/10/18/how-to-balance-school-travel-a-social-life-while-studying-abroadMale Students in Study Abroad - Alumni Ambassador Brian Heimowitz Speaks Out
The greatest lesson I learned from my whole semester abroad is that when you find yourself making an assumption, ask a local instead., CEA: Why did you choose to study abroad?, Brian: I chose to study abroad because all of my older friends who had done it said it was the most amazing experience of their life., All of my graduating friends who did not do it said it was their biggest regret., CEA: How have you changed because of your abroad experience?, Male Students in Study Abroad - Alumni Ambassador Brian Heimowitz Speaks Out
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/04/24/male-students-in-study-abroad---alumni-ambassador-brian-heimowitz-speaks-outSpeaking English Abroad: Should I Learn the Language of My Host Country?
When I chose to study abroad on the French Riviera with CEA, I assumed knowing a bit of French would be instrumental in determining how I spent my experience abroad., Additionally, studying abroad in Europe entails traveling to many destinations., Making friends at an international school can also be intimidating., One experience that I value apart from the others was a potluck hosted by friends from school., If you are thinking about studying abroad in Europe, consider studying in the south of France!, Speaking English Abroad: Should I Learn the Language of My Host Country?
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/02/18/speaking-english-abroad-should-i-learn-the-language-of-my-host-countryHow to Travel as an Adult Post-Study Abroad
I, like many study abroad and internship abroad students, knew in the back of my mind that I would not be able to travel for a while., Budgeting As a study + internship abroad student: "You mean this fiver?", You also have a new respect for people in the airline industry, maybe you'll even make friends with your flight attendants., Making Friends (and Networking) As a study + internship abroad student: "There are eight of us in this dorm, did we all just become family?", You don't know whether or not yo go in for the two-cheek kiss or a handshake, but that's okay, you'll become friends anyway., How to Travel as an Adult Post-Study Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/12/19/how-to-travel-as-an-adult-post-study-abroad4 Tips for a Fulfilling Study Abroad Experience In and Around Your Host City
There’s no denying that the world of study abroad has changed due to the circumstances brought on by COVID-19., Although my study abroad experience was cut short due to COVID-19, I made it a point to absorb all that my host city and surrounding area had to offer during the first half of my abroad experience., 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!, Exploration can be relaxing, and whether you choose to go solo or bring a few friends along, you’re sure to remember the moments where you took in everything about your host city., Study abroad has been shaped in dynamic ways as a result of COVID-19., 4 Tips for a Fulfilling Study Abroad Experience In and Around Your Host City
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/09/08/4-tips-for-a-fulfilling-study-abroad-experience-in-and-around-your-host-cityStudying Abroad as a College Athlete
Studying Abroad vs., Will there be opportunities for me to practice abroad?, Not only did I miss Illinois State and my rugby team, but I also started to miss my family and friends and all of the things I couldn’t find in Prague (really good sushi was definitely one of those things)., Exploring the Charles Bridge with my roommates and other friends from the program in an apartment below us., And finally, making sure I took time for myself to relax and soak it all in was important too., Studying Abroad as a College Athlete
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/09/25/studying-abroad-as-a-college-athleteYour Physical & Mental Health Matters When Studying Abroad
I chose to waste no time when it came to adopting healthy habits that would keep me feeling physically and mentally healthy while studying abroad!, Long before I arrived to study abroad in Madrid, I was already searching for a gym and a yoga studio!, Abroad, I have more free time than I previously expected., But on the best days, like visiting new countries, making new friends, and trying new things, it’s great to document gratitude, memories, and the feelings derived from each moment., Being abroad IS amazing, it IS a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and it IS worth documenting., Your Physical & Mental Health Matters When Studying Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/11/10/your-physical-mental-health-matters-when-studying-abroadSmall Town, Big Memories: Studying Abroad in the French Riviera
Anxious, overwhelmed, scared, excited: all feelings that come naturally when you are on the verge of making a big decision -- a decision such as studying abroad., Waking up in the mornings to the hustle and bustle of a city sounds great to some (myself included), but I found it comforting to be able to go to a small bakery on my way to school and greet the locals who, after a few months, will know you by name and feel like your friends., Meanwhile, in a smaller town, everything you will need is within walking distance, making it easy to get a hang of things and not feel as much of the impact of culture shock., As students who are studying abroad in Europe, I know one of the biggest things we want to achieve is travel -- since everywhere is so close in proximity and flights can be cheap., Overall, I feel like the true way to experience Europe is through its smaller locations, such as studying abroad in the French Riviera; Granada, Spain; and Galway, Ireland, among many others offered by CEA., Small Town, Big Memories: Studying Abroad in the French Riviera
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/08/15/small-town-big-memories-studying-abroad-in-the-french-riviera7 Routines I've Established While Studying Abroad in Florence
Now that I have been living in Florence as a study abroad student, I have really settled into a balance of classes and life., Lately I have been buying ingredients to make chicken bone broth soup and making a large pot of soup every other day!, I usually go with the flow with the desires of my friends, or I will ask my professors for recommendations., 7 Routines I've Established While Studying Abroad in Florence
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/02/06/7-routines-ive-established-while-studying-abroad-in-florenceAlmost There: Study Abroad Reflection
Being now halfway through my study abroad experience, I cannot believe that time has passed by so quickly., Sitting here in the apartment common room, surrounded by flatmates and friends (all of whom are diligently working on homework for the coming week), I have ample time to reflect on the many wonderful things I have experienced in my brief, but fulfilling stay in Europe., So, why did I want to study abroad in the first place?, I began studying the language in seventh grade, and would continue throughout my entire high school experience, eventually making it into IB (InterBaccaluareate) level courses, junior year., I think that's the overarching purpose of study abroad; to gain a "broader" understanding of yourself and the world around you., Almost There: Study Abroad Reflection
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/01/03/almost-there-study-abroad-reflectionReflecting on My Barcelona Study Abroad Experience with CEA
However, making the most at my university also means becoming open-minded and getting to know the many international students on campus., I always appreciate self-improvement, and I knew my university was offering some cool study abroad programs., A few months later, here I am studying abroad in Barcelona, enjoying my experience and getting to know this extraordinary country., I met new great friends (I have to thank some of them as they help me with my Spanish)., Carlo Pezzana is a CEA Spring 2020 student studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain., Reflecting on My Barcelona Study Abroad Experience with CEA
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/03/09/reflecting-on-my-barcelona-study-abroad-experience-with-cea2019: An Unforgettable Year Abroad in Prague
During my freshman year of college, I discovered the option of studying abroad., For starters, the Czech Republic is a small country in a centrally located area of Europe, making it the perfect destination to depart from., Me at the Vatican There are many advantages to studying abroad for a year., The best part of studying abroad is the opportunity to learn from others., Throughout the year I made lifelong friends, went out of my comfort zone, and made memories to last me a lifetime., 2019: An Unforgettable Year Abroad in Prague
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/04/16/2019-an-unforgettable-year-abroad-in-pragueBiggest Fear or Greatest Memory?
From the moment I knew I was going to study abroad, I started thinking about the things I would see and experience., I did fear, however, making friends while here., However, it turns out that my friends I have made here in France are the best part of my study abroad experience.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/05/23/biggest-fear-or-greatest-memoryIntroducing Our CEA CAPA Study Abroad Vloggers for Fall 2023
With a serious travel bug, Elsa is beyond happy to be spending a semester abroad: speaking the language, photographing the fashion, and making memorable connections with locals., Outside of studying, Sophia is looking forward to going on excursions with her study abroad program, trying new things, and making new friends., In his free time, Logan enjoys playing basketball, catching up on movies and TV shows (he just started The Sopranos), and spending time with his roommates and friends., She's studying abroad in Barcelona this fall., She’s most excited for the friends she’ll make through the program, the fresh food she’ll try, and attending a European soccer game., Introducing Our CEA CAPA Study Abroad Vloggers for Fall 2023
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/09/27/introducing-our-cea-capa-study-abroad-vloggers-for-fall-2023How 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 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-abroadLaw Internships Abroad
Q: Why did you choose an internship abroad?, Q: How did you manage your time between your internship commitment, classes, social activities (including balancing time between study abroad friends and locals) and travel?, I traveled just as often as my non-interning friends and had just as great of a social life as anyone else I'd met., CEA helped me a lot with making sure I wasn't getting assigned any more hours than I was supposed to be working., Once they do, coming to work is fun because you have new friends to talk to and that can offer you advice about the places they've lived and experienced., Law Internships Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/11/28/law-internships-abroadOn the Fence About Studying Abroad? Here Are Three Reasons Why You Should
Hindsight is 20/20: I wasn’t always as excited as I am now to talk about studying abroad., I wasn’t too nervous until I found out I was the only student from my school studying abroad in Alicante, Spain -- would I meet any friends?, Before you even get on a plane, you’re making decisions for yourself by choosing when, where, and why you want to go., This discovery helped me thrive traveling both with friends and by myself., Studying abroad will give you access to an entire network of professionals who loved their time abroad and believe in its transformative experience., On the Fence About Studying Abroad?
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/06/21/on-the-fence-about-studying-abroad-here-are-three-reasons-why-you-shouldMind and Body Abroad: Finding Balance
The following are some of the things that I’ve found helpful in maintaining my balance while studying abroad!, Whether you’re a runner, a reader, a yogi, or an artist, keep these hobbies going when you’re abroad., Incorporating them into your abroad life will make your mind more at ease, in turn making you better able to absorb all of the new people, places, and information around you. 2., Although it might be tough to organize, giving your friends a shout every now and then will also be beneficial; it will be fun to catch up and easier to transition back to normality when you return home. 4., Get close to the people you meet The friends you make abroad, both in your study programs and during your travels, will be some of your dearest for life., Mind and Body Abroad: Finding Balance
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/03/04/mind-and-body-abroad-finding-balanceUltimate Paris Study Abroad Guide - Tips and Tricks
It’s such a fun thing to have, show your friends, and to look back on when you're older., Prague Fall Break Trip with two of my CEA CAPA friends!, Make Local Friends Making a few French and local friends while studying abroad makes all the difference in the world when it comes to your study abroad experience., Two of my French friends I met through the CEA CAPA Communication and Global Competence Course., Exploring around the Eiffel Tower with friends!, Ultimate Paris Study Abroad Guide - Tips and Tricks
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