CEA French Riviera MOJO: Discovering Cinque Terre
I have always dreamed of coming to Cinque Terre and so when I learned I had some time off for spring break I knew where I wanted to go! Cinque Terre is only a five hour train ride from where I’m living...
View ArticleComing Home from Aix-en-Provence
It has been a month since returning to the USA, and it has been a whirlwind of emotions and trials trying to get used to my own culture again. To be honest, some of it has been pretty rough and it has...
View ArticleApplying for Student Visas: What All Students Need to Know
You’ve most likely heard about it from your CEA admissions counselor or site specialist , from your study abroad advisors at your university, from your friends, and maybe even from your parents....
View ArticleMy First Week, A Week of Firsts!
Turning to wave goodbye to my parents one last time, I take in the sight. My dad, as usual, is cool, calm and collected. My mother, wiping away one last tear, grins and waves incessantly. Their baby...
View ArticleWhat I Wish Someone Told Me Before Coming to Florence
Preparing for studying abroad can be exciting, hectic, and nerve-racking. Don’t even get me started about the application and Visa processes. Let’s just say I will never complain about going to the...
View Article5 Things That I’ve Taken Away from Study Abroad
There are many things that I have learned from studying abroad and narrowing it down to the top five points is hard, but if I didn’t limit the list, I’d be going on and on with it! (These really are...
View ArticleThe People Who Will Influence Your Study Abroad Adventure
A huge factor in your study abroad experience is the people you meet. From the day to day strangers who help you with directions or give you a cheer as you run by, to the new friends you make from all...
View ArticleA Day in Cesky Raj: Bohemian Paradise
Bohemian Paradise As my semester abroad flies by, I sometimes find myself asking if I have truly taken advantage of my time and all that was around me. One day, my friends and I decided that the...
View ArticleFood Glorious Food! Part One – Restaurants Close to the Convention Center
By Clare O’Brien My role for the next two weeks is to whet your appetite as you start to plan your time in Boston for the NAFSA 2015 Annual Conference & Expo. I can’t think of a better way to do...
View ArticleHappy Hour in Boston
By Clare O’Brien When the conference day is over, there is a good chance you will be looking for the perfect place to meet up with friends, decipher the day, and enjoy a drink, an appetizer, or both....
View ArticleGetting Ready for Denver – Local Transportation and Attractions
By Michele Friedmann Adventure awaits you every single day in Denver! From historical landmarks to pedestrian-friendly malls and gravity-defying rides, downtown has something for everyone! At the...
View ArticleIs Traveling in Your Genes?
Is Traveling in Your Genes? Sometimes I wonder, if there is something wrong with me. Why can’t I be satisfied with a nice 2 week vacation in some resort on a beach somewhere? Traveling is such an...
View ArticleMy Favorite TED Travel Videos: Are you ready to get inspired?
My Favorite TED Travel Videos: Are you ready to get inspired? I love TED Talks. They inspire me and challenge my point of view and they make me think about stuff I had never thought about before. So...
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