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Growing Through Reverse Culture Shock | Student Blog from Aix-En-Provence
There’s no doubt that studying abroad is life-changing. By moving to a foreign country for a few months, I gained a new perspective not only on the world but also on my home country. I saw in-depth details of life in Europe and grew to love them dearly. The food, the people, and even the […]
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Share a Meal to Feel at Home | Intern Blog from Thailand
Fight Homesickness with Home Cooked Meals At some point during your time abroad, you will feel culture shock from stepping outside your comfort zone or that suspicious knot in your stomach as you long for the comforts of home. This feeling can range from overwhelming to only a minor inconvenience. In my case, it was […]
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A Letter to My Host Mom | Student Blog from Aix-en-Provence
Dear Delphine, my Host Mom in Aix-en-Provence, I remember having a dream about you days before knowing who you were. It’s hard because in my dream you had no form or shape, you were just an idea but you had a name, Daphne. Days later, I found out who you were, your name? Delphine. In […]
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Being a First-Gen Black Student in Spain | Student Blog from Barcelona
The Parent Pitch When presenting to my parents the idea of doing a semester abroad in Barcelona, I only expected the worst. Their instant approval shocked me. My parents were excited I was able to have this opportunity that they never had and never would have. They work long, painstaking hours to make sure that […]
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5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Homestay | Student Blog from Aix-en-Provence
During my time in Aix-en-Provence, I lived with my host mom, her 15-year-old son, her best friend’s daughter, and our two cats (photos of the kitties below!). Living with a host family is the ULTIMATE way to experience French life and culture, though it can be challenging for all parties since it involves building a new […]
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Pre-Departure Jitters & the "Pura Vida" Life | Student Blog from Costa Rica
Although I’ve been abroad alone many times before, I’m still hit with the same dreadful feeling (aka Costa Rica pre-departure jitters) every time I leave for the airport. The feeling of a thousand bricks in your chest, the feeling of uneasiness that nags at you constantly. It is the most terrible and exciting feeling in […]
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10 Tips for Studying Abroad in Costa Rica
If you’re going to study abroad in Costa Rica, congratulations! This is a great step for you, both academically and personally. You’ll see some amazing and beautiful places, meet wonderful people (Ticos/Ticas, fellow students, and more) and make lifelong connections discovering one of the most incredible countries in the world.           […]
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Farewell Barcelona
Kimberly Rabeiro is a CISabroad Alumni Ambassador who interned in Barcelona, Spain for nine weeks. Kimberly is a student at East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania. Follow her as she says goodbye to one of her favorite places in the world…for now. Interning abroad for nine weeks was probably one of the best decisions of my life thus far. […]
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