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Putting the "Study" in Study Abroad
It's comforting to have people who are in the exact same situation as you as far as being in a new country goes, and they're friends that you'll be able to stay in touch with once you get home as well., The buddy program pairs you with a French student at the same language level as you so you can learn or perfect your French while making a lasting friendship in Aix., We spent the day learning about the wine making process and, of course, tasting!, Entrance to Chateau Calissanne All in all, IAU has already provided an amazing study abroad experience and I absolutely can't wait to keep making memories this semester with their help!, Putting the "Study" in Study Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/03/04/putting-the-study-in-study-abroad4 Tips and Tricks for Learning a Foreign Language Abroad
So, here are the top four tips and tricks that I found to help me through the journey of improving my Spanish fluency while living and studying abroad in Seville, Spain. 1., Make friends with the locals., Whether you’re on your daily commute to class, or making a trip to the supermarket, listen to the conversations going on around you., Regardless of your study abroad location, making an effort to learn the native language is the best way to embrace the local culture and become more comfortable in your new city so that you can enjoy your entire study abroad experience to its full potential!, Caroline Thompson is a CEA Alumni Ambassador who studied abroad in Seville, Spain, during the Spring 2019 semester., 4 Tips and Tricks for Learning a Foreign Language Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/01/10/4-tips-and-tricks-for-learning-a-foreign-language-abroadMy CEA Study Abroad Experience in Barcelona, Spain
I had to reflect a lot about future opportunities to decide what was the best thing to do, and also on campus, I was living an almost perfect life -- I created my comfort zone, and I was making the most of my experience in America., However, making the most of my experience at my university also means becoming open-minded and getting to know the many international students on campus., I always like to pursue avenues of self-improvement, too, and I knew my university was offering some cool study abroad programs., I met new great friends (I have to thank some of them, as they've helped me with my Spanish), and I am happy with the CEA program that organizes exciting activities to immerse ourselves in the Spanish and Catalan culture, such as a trip to Madrid, a tapas workshop, the Barça soccer game, a winery trip and other activities discovering the Catalunya and its capital., Carlo Pezzana is a CEA Alumni Ambassador who studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain, during the Spring 2020 semester., My CEA Study Abroad Experience in Barcelona, Spain
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/12/03/my-cea-study-abroad-experience-in-barcelona-spainStudy Abroad for Under $10,000 Dollars
Luckily your study abroad is one thing that didn’t make the list, in fact studying abroad with CEA is more affordable than ever., Semester study abroad programs are a great way to immerse yourself in the culture and language of your host city., You’ll get to spend four months exploring the city (and surrounding areas), trying local foods, improving your foreign language, and making friends., Bonus – These cities have a lower exchange rate so you’ll have more money to spend while you travel abroad!, No matter what your language level, major, or reason for study abroad CEA has an option that’s right for you., Study Abroad for Under $10,000 Dollars
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2008/08/13/study-abroad-for-under-$10-000-dollars5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad in Paris
I learned that 20 euros at Monoprix could quite literally buy you the world, and enough for 3-5 friends., But it is the wrong that makes for hilarious stories when you come home from study abroad all together., Studying abroad in a foreign city as an American has its challenges, but also many exciting perks as well., I made new, and true friends, fell in love (of course, right?), Nuit Blanche is a perfect example of this, as well as making museums free on the first Sunday of every month, or the discounted rates for youths and students., 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad in Paris
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/10/21/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-studying-abroad-in-parisA Day in the Life of a Study Abroad Student in Granada, Spain
I had always wanted to study abroad, but I never thought I'd be studying Spanish and Arabic in Spain, as I'm studying creative writing and philosophy back home., And here we are learning more and more each day and becoming really good friends., Making sure I translate Arabic to Spanish in my notebook also helps., A Day in the Life of a Study Abroad Student in Granada, Spain
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/12/17/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-study-abroad-student-in-granada-spainGetting Sick While Abroad
Part of being abroad, and in college in general, is being a little bit sick more often than the average person., Getting sick is a normal part of life and especially while at school, so it was never something I thought about much when forecasting my experience abroad., The late nights with your friends are awesome, but like all things, they should come with limitations., That, along with smaller things like making sure to wash my hands often, staying hydrated, and eating a well-rounded diet are things that may have begun to slip a few weeks into the semester that I'll make sure to keep up with going forward., CEA CAPA offers comprehensive student services and offers assistance to students in navigating health needs throughout their time abroad., Getting Sick While Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2022/03/29/getting-sick-while-abroadCEA CAPA Study Abroad Photographers for Fall 2023
He’s studying abroad in Prague this fall., She’s studying abroad in London this fall., She’s studying abroad in Florence this fall., Alexa hopes to spend her time exploring Florence and its surrounding areas, eating the best Italian food, and making enduring global connections., Scroll through her photo collages as she travels this fall to see trains, try new foods, and meet friends!, CEA CAPA Study Abroad Photographers for Fall 2023
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/09/18/cea-capa-study-abroad-photographers-for-fall-2023Study Abroad: It's Important for Post-Grad Too
But I think the better question would be: what lessons from study abroad don’t stick with us after graduation?, I have made friends from Massachusetts, California, Colorado, New York, as well as some from Dominical, Puerto Viejo, and Montezuma and Costa Rica., But along with the friends I’ve made, the program has been very useful in making some contacts that could be useful later on in my career., In a nutshell, adventure has become a top priority of mine during my study abroad experience., Study abroad can teach us a lot about different host countries, other people, and ourselves., Study Abroad: It's Important for Post-Grad Too
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/04/09/study-abroad-it's-important-for-post-grad-too3 Tips for Healthy Living Abroad
Here are a couple of my tips to making sure you stay healthy and happy., Having a relaxing day with some girlfriends (: Homesickness: I don’t really miss America but I do miss all my friends and family., I guess what I miss most is my friends are my family we know each other so well., I’m not the type of person who likes to just become friends for a little bit and then the friendship dwindles., Staying healthy and happy while abroad is very important., 3 Tips for Healthy Living Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/11/27/3-tips-for-healthy-living-abroad4 Tips to Stay Happy & Healthy While Abroad
Friends studying abroad, here are my tips to staying mentally and physically healthy while abroad., Before my journey to Spain, I had friends in the US that I communicated with on a daily basis, and upon my arrival, I had to accept that this wouldn’t be the case anymore., Tip 2: Embrace New People Starting study abroad is just like starting college all over again., I hadn’t really taken into account the whole “making new friends… again” aspect of this semester, but it definitely hit me when I walked into class, sat down, and introduced myself in Spanish to the Korean girl next to me., 4 Tips to Stay Happy & Healthy While Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/12/26/4-tips-to-stay-happy-healthy-while-abroadHow To: Study Abroad, a Reflection
Some new friends we made in London., (Seriously though, if you do buy the Brie, try making baked Brie with jam., You are abroad., If you happen to be fortunate enough to have friends who are studying abroad the same semester as you, arrange to meet up with them!, I had some of my best trips with friends from school., How To: Study Abroad, a Reflection
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2015/01/26/how-to-study-abroad-a-reflectionComing to Terms with the End of My Semester Abroad
When you first step foot in your study abroad destination, you will often have the sense that you have all the time in the world to explore your new home., However, you will shortly realize that your time is limited and you need to make the most of studying abroad., Making things even more difficult, I have needed to balance the things I wanted to do with my academic obligations, as the intensity of my workload has been increasing as finals approach., These past few weeks have been the time that I have felt the most connected to my fellow classmates and other friends here in Barcelona., I met up with friends that I have been meaning to catch up with since I arrived., Coming to Terms with the End of My Semester Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2023/03/26/coming-to-terms-with-the-end-of-my-semester-abroad5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad & 5 Things I’m Glad I Didn’t
I know without a doubt that these four months abroad will go down as some of the best of my life., I think I’ve done a fairly good job of making the most of my time but could always have done more., If I could sum this post up with one call-to-action, it would be this: STUDY ABROAD!, Cheesy, but there will always be a long list of what-ifs that come before making a big decision., Hug your friends and family, pack a little less than you planned, download Duolingo, then just GO!, 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad & 5 Things I’m Glad I Didn’t
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-tHow to Cope with Post-Study Abroad Sadness
Where are my new friends who go on beach picnics with me and explore new cities with me and drink espressos at sidewalk cafés with me?, Keep in touch with the friends you made in your host city., I was lucky enough to have one of my closest new friends from Antibes live pretty close to me over the summer., Wanderlust is hard to get over, my friends., Intern abroad, join a service trip, teach English in a foreign country, or even study abroad again!, How to Cope with Post-Study Abroad Sadness
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2016/01/19/how-to-cope-with-post-study-abroad-sadnessLanguage Abroad: "Come si dice...?"
Going out of my way to use and learn the language helps me both to succeed in class and integrate into the culture, making local friends., When it comes down to it, while studying abroad in Italy you can get by without knowing much Italian., Language Abroad: "Come si dice...?"
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2017/03/10/language-abroad-come-si-dice-How to Stick to Your Dietary Needs While Studying Abroad
If you’re at all like me, you might be worried about finding foods that meet your dietary needs while you’re abroad., While this is a worry that set in for me just before I went abroad, I quickly realized I didn’t need to fear!, Here are a few tips for making sure your dietary needs are met while you’re studying abroad: 1., Taking advantage of this information has helped me and many of my friends who have specific dietary needs feel comfortable within the food scene!, Everyone can feel this way abroad, no matter what you need to eat!, How to Stick to Your Dietary Needs While Studying Abroad
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/02/21/how-to-stick-to-your-dietary-needs-while-studying-abroadAdventures Abroad: Navigating Alicante, Spain
I studied abroad in Alicante, Spain, so for those of you heading to Costa Blanca, there will be some more specific advice toward the end of this post., For the international travel plans I’m sure you will have, you’ll be pleased to hear that there is a bus that goes directly between the airport and the city center, making stops near Playa de Postiguet and along Alfonso Sabio, the main avenue on which the Mercado is located., If you happen to make any local friends who have a car, it’s important to know that the “P” signs that claim parking “libre” do not mean that underground parking is free; rather, it signifies that there is vacancy or parking available that is paid for by the hour., Holly Hiatt is a CEA Alumni Ambassador who studied abroad in Alicante, Spain, during the Fall 2019 semester., Adventures Abroad: Navigating Alicante, Spain
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2020/03/20/adventures-abroad-navigating-alicante-spainLife After Studying Abroad in Prague
In the past many of my friends had studied abroad; when they returned from their travels I always asked them, “How was studying abroad?”, However, now that I have studied abroad, I can finally understand exactly how they felt., The amount of places that you visit, tours that you go on, museums that you walk through, cities that you get lost in, languages that you try to learn, friends that you make, and memories that you hold forever…is absolutely unfathomable., Making memories., And when someone asks me, “How was studying abroad?”, Life After Studying Abroad in Prague
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/content-creator/2013/06/18/life-after-studying-abroad-in-pragueTips for Traveling Abroad
For many of us who choose to study abroad, it's our first time really traveling independently., Sure, many of us have had family vacations, spring breaks in the US with friends, or even a mission trip to a remote place., This might sound overwhelming, or even scary for some people, but making that decision to step out of your comfort zone and experience life in a new way will always be a good idea., After coming abroad and experiencing several different travel obstacles, I have realized there may have been a few things that I wish I knew prior to my travels., Long story short, do not be afraid to make a friend, or 50, since it’s never a bad thing to have friends all over the world., Tips for Traveling Abroad
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