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Becoming a casteller in Barcelona.
I wanted to study abroad in Barcelona to improve my Spanish and grow as a person., Human towers are formed by castellers standing on the shoulders of one another making several levels., Given that the tradition of Castells is so important in Catalunya, I have learned a lot about the Catalan culture and people through my friends in las Arreplegats., In the beginning of this semester, some serious personal issues occurred in my life and my friends in Castellers were there for me., I have seen first-hand how globalization has changed the jamón (ham) industry, making it one of the most exported products in all of Spain.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2012/11/27/becoming-a-casteller-in-barcelonaWho Says Mondays Have to be so Bad?
It’s the first ‘work’ day of the week and for most study abroad kids, you probably just came off of an awesome weekend exploring your home city or a different country., I’m missing my family and friends a lot, trying to adjust to all of the different aspects and ways of life has been quite challenging., I’ve been thinking about how I can get out of this funk for a few days, and now I finally realize what has been making me happy., I miss my family and friends a lot, and when I go to certain places, try certain food, or even do certain activities, I wish they could be there along side me experiencing it, too., My family and friends have been the biggest supporters in my life and I couldn’t thank them enough for being there for me, especially these past few days when things are getting tough.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2014/10/10/who-says-mondays-have-to-be-so-badIt's Never Goodbye--Only See You Later
You grow as a person so much during study abroad, that it’s harder to come back to everything that is familiar than it is actually going abroad., My friends partner ziplining in Monteverde!, My friends and I are planning to keep in touch, and my host family and I are even trying to think of easy ways to stay in touch., For me, my first study abroad gave me the travel bug, and I’m already trying to plan another trip to Latin America to meet up with my new friends and to finish exploring everything I didn’t get the chance to, in addition to finding a job abroad this summer., After studying abroad twice and being close to graduating college, I’m making every effort to make sure travel is apart of my future.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/01/12/it's-never-goodbye--only-see-you-laterMy Experience with CEA French Riviera
Throughout my entire study abroad experience, I have been extremely impressed with CEA (and this is not because I am blogging for them)., home away from home Another thing different about CEA that I didn't find with other study abroad providers is all the excursions they take us on., Learned about wine making at a vineyard with a wine tasting, volunteer on Nettoyons La Nature in Theoule Sur Mer., The dinner was amazing (of course, we're in France), very different than an America Thanksgiving dinner but the concept of friends gathering together to celebrate what they are thankful for remained the same.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2018/01/15/my-experience-with-cea-french-rivieraHow to be a Respectful Guest in Your Host Country
Think of living abroad as being a guest in the locals’ home., Making the simple changes to adapt to their social norms can make the biggest difference in how you are perceived by locals., Look Up from Your Phone Staying in contact with friends and family back home is important when you’re abroad, but try to avoid checking your phone at inconvenient or inappropriate times., It will also help you avoid bumping into locals and making them angry (from personal experience, this is not fun)., My best advice is to make friends with locals, step outside your comfort zone, and challenge yourself to invite change into your life.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/09/30/how-to-be-a-respectful-guest-in-your-host-countryFind Funds Fast: Last Minute Funding for Spring 2012 Programs
And for access to many experiences in life, including study abroad, money is essential., Allow us to show you a few last-minute ways to access different types of study abroad funding., This way, you could even tie in some language practice with your money-making efforts. 3., MyTab, a social travel registry, allows you to use your Facebook and Twitter pages account to ask family, friends, cousins, etc. to contribute to your study abroad experience., Although seemingly hidden, the money for study abroad is out there.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2011/11/03/find-funds-fast-last-minute-funding-for-spring-2012-programsLeaving your Heart (or Appendix) in Madrid
While abroad, I encountered surely one of the greatest challenges that could have come up for a study abroad student., Some of my friends brought me a five star meal while I was in the hospital!, I was missing everything: meeting new people, furthering my relationships with friends, missing school., But I came to realize, that these challenges were actually making me stronger and helping me learn a pretty valuable lesson., The friends you meet while abroad will be right by your side to help you through whatever you face.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/12/09/leaving-your-heart-(or-appendix)-in-madridNew Places, New Perspectives
One of the most common things that students say when they come back from studying abroad is, “ I changed so much!”., Before I left to study abroad I had a plan., Because I was traveling by myself, I became pretty accustomed to making new friends fast, and often., Me and friends I made in Rome, Italy out to dinner I learned a lot while I was abroad, and I was able to take these things back home with me., She studied abroad with CEA in Rome, Italy, Prague, Czech Republic & Paris, France in the Spring of 2016.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/06/15/new-places-new-perspectivesA Tuscan Outing: Active Learning in The Culture of Food &Wine in Italy
One of the great opportunities about studying abroad is being able to take classes that allow you to learn both inside and outside of the classroom., Here we walked through the entire factory and learned about the different steps and ingredients involved in making pasta from scratch., Gathered around a large table, we enjoyed great food, wine, and conversation among friends.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2011/04/07/a-tuscan-outing-active-learning-in-the-culture-of-food-wine-in-italyHow To Deal with Confusing Feelings: Homesickness and Culture Shock
However, life becomes pretty different when one moves abroad for four months to study and live in a foreign culture., By making plans with others or myself, I am able to become familiar with my new surroundings., Keep Your Personal Care Routines Self-care is often emphasized among students, and doing that during a study abroad experience is no exception., I enjoy sending friends and family random photos of my day, or texting someone when I see something that reminds me of them!, I regularly stop to snap a photo of myself for the memories or to share with friends back home.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/12/10/how-to-deal-with-confusing-feelings-homesickness-and-culture-shockGoing Solo from My Home University to Granada, Spain
Many colleges and universities across the United States have a plethora of options to study abroad., With these partnerships and specific abroad locations often comes the reality of going abroad with students from your home institution., By going solo, I endured a lot of my study abroad experience by majorly stepping outside of my comfort zone, interacting with new people and making new friends, and improving my relationship with myself, because, at the end of some days, I only had myself., I was able to make friends from Spain, friends who will welcome me with open arms when I return to Granada one day., I didn’t feel tied down to peers from my home institution while I was abroad.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/03/20/going-solo-from-my-home-university-to-granada-spainFirst Few Days as a Madrileña
As you can tell, I'm currently studying abroad in Madrid, Spain for the fall of 2017 in the Spanish and Language Program., Pre-Departure for my study abroad trip, I felt alright., And all these feelings are real, it's hard to avoid, but I knew that I felt so pulled to go abroad and spread my wings a bit further., On my plane ride to Madrid, more thoughts were racing through my head, "Am I making a mistake?", Afterwards, a few friends and I went to go explore Madrid a bit more.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/10/06/first-few-days-as-a-madrileñaI Wouldn't Trade my Adventure to Costa Rica for Anything Else in the World
I had multiple perspectives when I was making decisions regarding my study abroad., You get to enjoy your university and take your required courses, be part of activities, keep study abroad scholarships, be with friends, etc. during their normal times and you also get to get out and see the world!, The financial office was helpful in making my payment plan., CEA is so authentic and personal and they are a great company to trust in making your arrangements., I wrote MANY support letters to friends and family, made a GoFundMe.com, worked extra hours, and applied for quite a few scholarships.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/08/25/i-wouldn't-trade-my-adventure-to-costa-rica-for-anything-else-in-the-worldStaying Active in an Olympic City
Whether it be the croissants, the tapas, or the jiǎo zi, we all know that the cuisines we discover while studying abroad have the potential to, uh -- alter our appearance., Finding the outlets for fitness overseas takes a little investigating; with the help of my friends, I’ve compiled some tips for staying active in your host country., Grenoble is home to a huge range of climbing and hiking routes, specific to the surrounding mountain ranges; these can be accessed by bus, or by making an appointment with tour groups., Staying active on your trip provides a buffet of benefits ranging from quick ways to meet new people, to improved mental and physical health; all valuable contributions to a positive experience while abroad.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/12/26/staying-active-in-an-olympic-cityCulture Shocks in Madrid
I speak spanish 24/7, my host mom is kind, and I have already made some good friends at school., If you are planning to study abroad in Madrid, definitely bring or buy snacks because you'll never know when you will eat again., Besides time differences, of course everyone will have strange experiences with the food when going abroad., Making sure to use my gloves while picking fresh fruit!
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/02/10/culture-shocks-in-madridGranada Student Spotlight: Marlyse Martin
Anastasia Kingsley: What were some goals you had for studying abroad when you came to Spain?, Marlyse: I had two goals in mind when I came to study abroad in Granada., They have done such a wonderful job of accommodating us and making us feel supported through anything we have needed., AK: Would you encourage other students with your major/minor to study abroad in Granada?, I made sure to get schoolwork done during the daytime before going out with friends at night.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/07/29/granada-student-spotlight-marlyse-martin5 Places to Visit in Seville, Spain
When I studied abroad in Seville, Spain, my absolute favorite thing to do was walk around the city and see all the amazing sites., I would go to the park as often as I could with my friends and find different areas to spread a blanket and have a picnic., The palace is huge, and if you’re a fan of beautiful architecture, I recommend making this one of your first stops in Seville., The Cathedral is also a great meeting point for friends, since you can’t miss it with its incredible size (and because it is located in the city center, it is a great middle ground for different neighborhood friends)., Sydney Schwaller is a CEA Alumni Ambassador who studied abroad in Seville, Spain, during the Spring 2020 semester.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/10/07/5-places-to-visit-in-seville-spainTake Me Back to Prague
My time studying abroad in Prague brought many things into my life -- whether it be new experiences, amazing new friends, a different perspective on cultures, and of course, how the class I took abroad helped me grow the knowledge of democracies in different societies., My five close friends and I decided to go to Austria for our first weekend abroad., From visits to Prague’s castle and walking tours around the city to guest lectures, the CEA staff made sure we were making the most of our time and learning the culture and history of Prague., Our final weekend abroad was one of my favorites as well., My friends and I had not only fostered amazing connections with each other, but also with the city itself.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2019/09/03/take-me-back-to-pragueHistory, Culture, and Outdoor Adventures: A Weekend in Catalonia
The Penedes Region is renowned for its fertile soil and temperate climate - ideal for making the grapes that make the region's cava among the best in the world., Despite four out of five of us going to the University of Minnesota, we began the program as total strangers and ended it as friends for life., Our study abroad experience put us through the highest highs and lowest lows together, and when that happens you create a bond that transcends any casual friendship.
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2021/05/19/history-culture-and-outdoor-adventures-a-weekend-in-cataloniaBest of Argentina
First of all, when you study abroad, taking side trips is an excellent way to learn more about the country you are living in and those around it., Earlier this month, a couple of my friends and I decided to go to an Argentine cooking class., Empanada Making As we worked on cooking, we perfected our empanada wrapping skills and learned the secrets to the most delicious Argentine foods.
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