Hello, my name is Libby Feruck and I am a junior studying Communications at The College of Charleston. For the current spring semester, I am studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain through the CEA affiliate program. I chose to study abroad in Barcelona because of the countless number of friends I had that studied here before me. Everyone I talked to absolutely raved about Barcelona, which influenced my decision in studying…
So far, with the time I have spent in Florence, Italy, I have fallen in love with the food culture here in Florence and in Italy. It has really opened my eyes to what real food is—the care they put into every dish and the quality of exotic flavors. For instance, the first night I was here, I went out to dinner with other students, and I had a bite…
Name- Justin GuzzoMajor/ Minor- Communications/International studiesYear in School- JuniorHost Program/ Institution- CEAWhy did you choose your program?- Because it was my dream to go to FlorenceWhat goals have you set for your time abroad?- My Goals are to travel as much as I can, especially on weekends, I have free.What research have you done about your host country?- I took an Italian Renaissance class last semester that taught me a…
Hello everyone! My name is Jordyn Spraker and I am a junior here at the College of Charleston. I am majoring in History with a minor in Hospitality & Tourism Management as well as in Women’s & Gender Studies. My study abroad experience is a faculty-led program in partnership with CEA, a very helpful study abroad organization. I chose to study abroad in Florence, Italy, because I have never been…
If you’ve studied abroad or are familiar with the concept, chances are, you’ve heard the term “culture shock” before. Culture shock refers to the disorientation you experience when you’re subjected to a new culture. It’s especially prevalent among study abroad students, because they’re going to be living amongst a new culture for an extended period of time, from weeks to months to even years. When I studied abroad in Granada, Spain, I definitely…
It seems that once I fully adapted to my new life in Spain, I had to come back home because of the coronavirus. The coronavirus rapidly spread through Spain. I don’t think anyone realized how devastating things were about to become. Only two days after CEA study abroad program in Seville was canceled, president Trump announced travel restrictions for students coming back from Europe. My roommates frantically called their parents…
Unfortunately, this reflection on my study abroad experience came a bit sooner than it should have. On March 15, 2020, I flew home to Atlanta, GA because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Even though my time in Barcelona was cut short, I would not trade it for anything. My study abroad experience was unlike anything I have ever done before. Living in Barcelona was the most amazing two and a half…
https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/blog/mojo/2020/01/16/taking-classes-abroad-the-best-of-both-worlds Yes, the rumors are true: you do have to participate in the “study” part of study abroad. Don’t worry; you will have plenty of time to explore your host country and travel to other places. CEA gives you a variety of programs to choose from that allow you to get the best fit for your classes. I enrolled in the Communication, Media Studies, and Tourism Management program. I am…
