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Black and Abroad: My Study Abroad Story in Spain
A question many people asked me about my study abroad experience is: “What was it like being black and abroad?", Fast-forward two weeks: I was adjusting comfortably, building a strong relationship with my host family, and making friends with other locals and international students., On a trip some friends and I took to Cadiz, Spain, for Carnival, I saw a couple individuals in costume dressed in blackface, and some as Native Americans., A goal of mine is to see more diverse representation in study abroad, and that starts with equal opportunities for minority students -- meaning more scholarships, available information, and restructuring of programs so that they are accommodating and supportive while domestic and abroad., Alexis Walker is a CEA MOJO Lite Content Contributor who studied abroad in Granada, Spain, during the Spring 2020 semester., Black and Abroad: My Study Abroad Story in Spain
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/05/07/black-and-abroad-my-study-abroad-story-in-spainHow 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 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., My short-term study abroad experience was everything I had hoped for and more., 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-loveMy Study Abroad Journey in Florence, Italy - CEA CAPA
FROM CAMPUS TO COBBLESTONES: MY STUDY ABROAD JOURNEY IN FLORENCE, ITALY If you told me a year ago that I’d complete a summer study abroad program, I wouldn’t believe you., For me, studying abroad never seemed possible., I knew this was the opportunity of a lifetime, a chance to immerse myself in a new culture, make lifelong friends, and gain a fresh perspective on the world as I never traveled internationally before., My biggest recommendations are designated shoes for abroad (I recommend Dr., Each one contributed to my trip, making it an unforgettable chapter in my life's story., My Study Abroad Journey in Florence, Italy - CEA CAPA
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/09/13/my-study-abroad-journey-in-florence-italy-cea-capaWhat to Expect While Studying in Alicante
Studying abroad is one of the best experiences there is., Studying abroad in Alicante, Spain, well, there's something magical about travelling where so many people write about and experiencing all the travel books have to offer., Learning Spainish in a Spanish country is the best way, making memories on the Mediterranean with new friends is the only way., How easy it is to make friends in Spain!”
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/04/17/what-to-expect-while-studying-in-alicanteLiving like a Tourist for a Week in Prague
I was lucky enough to have a couple of friends from home visit me here in Prague for their spring break., It reminded me how quickly all of my CEA friends and I adapted to this new environment., This triggered a lot of self reflection, remembering the months leading up to my semester studying abroad., I also worried about making new friends, and was counting on my visiting friends’ trip to see some familiar faces., Having friends visit was also the perfect excuse to be a true tourist in Prague.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/04/29/living-like-a-tourist-for-a-week-in-pragueHow Living in London Has Changed Me
Pre-London Julia Julia before studying abroad in London., A little bit of context: Making Friends Since 11th grade, I've been an international student studying in the US, and I have always had trouble making friends., Of course, I wanted friends, who doesn't?, type of friends., I am truly grateful for my CEA CAPA study abroad and internship experience, for the change it has kickstarted in me, and for what is to come.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/02/04/how-living-in-london-has-changed-meTop Chef: CEA Paris
One of the great things about studying abroad in Paris through CEA is that their involvement in making your experience one-of-a-kind extends outside of the classroom., Were we making crepes?, My concern became less about making a good dish and more about making sure I was able to try the other dishes., Café Gourmande was a great way to spend my evening with new French friends, Kirs, and apértifs., I can’t wait to bring back the recipes we learned to America and feel super sophisticated when I try them on my friends.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/03/09/top-chef-cea-parisFavorite Local Recipe: Pan con Tomate in Barcelona, Spain
While I have tried so many amazing foods while studying abroad in Barcelona, from paella to a variety of tapas to churros con chocolate, one of my favorites has to be the simple pan con tomate., These items are blended together and served cold, making it a very refreshing item to sip., This would be a recipe that is easy to make at home to share with friends and family even after your study abroad experience!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/10/14/favorite-local-recipe-pan-con-tomate-in-barcelona-spainGet Away to Find Your Way
I never thought in all my years that one trip abroad would be a major turning point in my life., My perspective changed when I went to study abroad in Shanghai, China., Making friends from around the world Shanghai was a dream (only I was awake)., My friends and teachers were very understanding and very helpful to make the rest of my trip unforgettable., Exploring around The Bund The last days of my study abroad adventure, I went to The Bund almost every night with friends just to mingle with locals and look at the lit skyline with friends.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/09/25/get-away-to-find-your-wayA Much Needed Change of Pace
Ever since starting college, I knew I wanted to study abroad, but I had so many questions., Thanks to the help of my friends and advisor, it became any easy decision., The weeks pass in the blink of an eye, and I am so busy with school, traveling, and making memories that I don’t even have time to miss home., Being abroad has allowed me to learn so much about myself and to grow as a person., Some of my favorite times abroad have been spur of the moment decisions.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/04/11/a-much-needed-change-of-paceAu Revoir, Chère France!
I'd like to dedicate my last post to the people who made my semester abroad possible: my parents!, 2) For countless day trips to lovely, quaint villages in Southern France with breathtaking views, charming people, and new adventures alongside new friends. 3) For having the ability to climb to new heights, literally, and feeling the inexplicable sense of accomplishment and invigoration when I reached the top., For the unforgettable view after making the climb--it's these memories that I'll remember forever. 4) For the BEST swordfish pasta I've ever had (and will ever have) in my entire life. 5) For a day spent in Sicily by the bluest water and softest sand in the whole wide world. 6) For the chance to meet very creepy, but colorful characters, at Carnivale in Venice. 7) For making my Paris-at-sunset dreams come true!!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/06/03/au-revoir-chère-france!Buenos Aires Housing 101
In Buenos Aires, there are three types of housing for abroad students – apartments, homestays, and residencia., From what I’ve heard from friends, experiences in homestays vary., Others live with a professional chef, making dinners a favorite part of the day., Wi-Fi is better in the residencia than it is in any homestay that I’ve heard of, making homework assignments much easier to complete., While some of my friends pass the time on their own, I always have someone to interact with.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/10/13/buenos-aires-housing-1013 days, 3 lessons in San José
Going to the wrong class was a silly mistake, but making mistakes is a huge part of being abroad., Making friends abroad is as easy as being back in that sandbox at the park., I found that other students studying abroad in San Jose wanted to make friends just as much as I did and all it took was a simple introduction and the confidence to step out of my comfort zone., For me, the greatest part about making friends here in Costa Rica is that so many other students are just like me., Try new food and make new friends.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/09/15/3-days-3-lessons-in-san-joséIreland: My Home Away From Home
I love all of the friends that I have made and I am so fortunate that my parents were able to meet most of them., Nothing makes parents happier than to see their daughter as happy as I am with my friends., I am making a cork board of all of my postcards from all of my traveling., I came here with 7 strangers from CEA and left with 7 best friends, plus my rugby team and the friends I met along the way!, The key to success while studying abroad is not to be afraid to come out of your comfort zone and meet new people and try new things!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/07/23/ireland-my-home-away-from-homeTop 5 Day Trips from Dublin, Ireland
After a gorgeous hike and delicious lunch, you can hop on a boat and make some seal friends., This medieval town with its impressive castles and churches is only a short 90 minutes away from Dublin’s city center, making it a great getaway for a day!, Dalkey Dalkey is not a day trip most people would think about making while visiting Dublin, but it definitely has some cool things to offer!, Oh, did I mention you can make more seal friends here as well?, Browse CEA's study abroad programs in Ireland.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/04/02/top-5-day-trips-from-dublin-irelandInternational Tourism Day
When studying abroad everyday can be a culturally enriching experience, if you let it., It is imperative to make the most of your time abroad and open yourself up to other cultures as much as possible., Los Gafapastas poster board Our new Tico friends!, We gained confidence while making friends with the locals, which had seemed so intimidating to me prior to this event., I left feeling more confident in my speaking skills and comfortable making friends with the locals.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/10/30/international-tourism-dayHow To Move To London
CEA is a fantastic study abroad program in London, and we have the lovely Cassandra here to help acclimate with the subtle cultural differences., It is the people who make the place: American friends, British friends and Cassandra Unfortunately, I have made few British friends., Unusually, I am fine with that; I did have grand ideas that I would be making connections here, which I have, but not too many., These friends have made London that I know and love all the better., Friends Hanna Neitzke is the Spring 2015 CEA MOJO in London, England.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/02/18/how-to-move-to-londonAlumni 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---dublinThe Right Decision
But one thing I had decided clearly in my mind when I started college was that I was going to study abroad., the Spanish flag flies from a lookout point in Cordoba I had few worries and reservations about going abroad., Yet I did worry about understanding native speakers and also about making friends., That's the only way to improve with the language, meet people and make friends, and truly enjoy the experience for all it's worth., While making friends and getting used to being surrounded by a foreign language have definitely been an adjustment, I have felt so comfortable here in Granada right from the start.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/03/27/the-right-decisionTravel Tips and Tricks: Solo Travel Addition
It doesn’t rear its ugly head until your bank account starts hurting halfway through your time abroad., Although I’ve learned I prefer traveling with friends, I’ve had some amazing trips on my own as well., I’ve found making an outline of places I want to see, food I want to try, things I want to do helps keep me energized, even without others around me, because I’m excited for everything still to come!, Hostels are your friends I’m almost certain all my favorite “solo” trip memories are related to a hostel., I spent the day in the Guggenheim with some new friends from the hostel.
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