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cre: A Saturday in Christchurch One of the biggest regrets I’ve heard from former students who studied abroad in Christchurch is that they never spent time in Christchurch. Besides the first week that I spent here with IES Abroad, I was starting to be part of this group. During the 4 months I spent in New Zealand, I only spent three weekends in Christchurch. During the week I would take day trips to Riccorton, New Brighton or Sumner, but I always chose to travel rather than stay in Christchurch on the weekends. Looking back, I don’t regret this as it allowed me to see so much more of New Zealand, but there are definitely things to do in Christchurch that I didn’t want to miss. Some of my favorite Christchurch memories are surfing at Sumner Beach, eating noodles at the Lantern Festival, running around Hagley Park, hanging out on weekdays at Ilam Apartments and, of course, Saturday mornings at the Farmer’s Market. If you’re like me and plan to spend every opportunity to travel to New ...

cre: White Cliffs of Dover Before leaving Uni, a group of friends invited me to their home and offered to show me around their city. One of those girlfriends was my friend, Esther, who lived one floor below mine in the dorm. She invited me to stay with her in Canterbury which is almost as south east as you can get in the UK! I got on the train and got off in a short four hour train ride from Liverpool. After seeing Canterbury, Esther decided to take me to see the famous White Cliffs of Dover as they are only about a fifteen minute drive from her home, so we jumped in the car and drove off! Before I can even choose a decent song to play in the car, this massive castle appears on a hill just along the road to the cliffs. I asked what it was, and Esther told me the castle was called Dover Castle. The cliffs were just beyond the castle walls. We drive another five minutes, park the car and start following the crowd along the course. In order to get a good view, most recommend walk...

cre: CEA Madrid Goes to Seville! Being part of the CEA study abroad program in Madrid is truly a blessing, as they provide us with many amazing opportunities to learn and grow in Spanish culture. Last weekend is a good example: CEA took us to Seville, Spain. We all met at Atocha Renfe madrid train station , on a Friday morning. We took about 3.5 hours by train to Seville, and once there we took a bus to our hotel. We stayed in a beautiful hotel just 10 minutes walk from the main city center of Seville and only one block from the famous Spain Square . We were able to take a short break for lunch and a walk before meeting up with our program directors and our tour guide. My friends and I found a really awesome National Food Festival happening this weekend and decided to eat there. During this gastronomic festival, each country was represented with its culinary specialties and drinks. Don’t worry they included the US and we were really well represented with chicken nuggets, fries, rib...

cre: Your Handy Dandy Guide to British Lingo Let me spare you the endless amounts of confused looks and “what?” you’ll endure with this handy guide to British lingo. When I arrived here I was expecting a lot more of the “classy” British accent that is portrayed whenever there is a British character in an American movie or TV show. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. For those of you who don’t know like me, the UK has at least a dozen different accents that are remarkably different from each other and nothing like what Americans think of as the generic British accent . Unfortunately, I won’t be able to show you how the different accents sound, but I took the liberty of writing down some of the jargon used in this country! I have organized the jargon into different categories, so that you have the best idea of ​​how the words are used and somehow understand in what context and have separated them by region. Disclaimer: I heard all of these words used in conversation and did no fu...

cre: An American in Seville ¡Bienvenidos amigos! My name is Amanda and I have been a MOJO blogger and an internship abroad student in Seville, Spain for two and a half months. You may have read some of my other blog posts about life here in Seville, but thought it would be a nice change to take the time to introduce myself and tell my story. It feels a bit like that moment in Wizard of Oz, when they finally pull down the green curtain to reveal the presumptuous person behind the scenes. Well, maybe it’s not the same thing… I just really like the Wizard of Oz. Corny antics aside, let me tell you a bit about my background at CEA. As a global studies major, I have to study abroad for one semester, complete eight semesters of a foreign language, and get an internship in a foreign country. After months of submitting CVs and cover letters to various companies and organizations in Spain for a potential internship, I found myself discouraged by the lack of response. I was originally just go...

cre: Vocational courses | 8 best courses that you can pursue! The demand for professional courses is on the rise and for all the right reasons. Read on if you’ve thought about pursuing one. We’ve got you covered with everything you need to know about these courses, plus the top 8 professional courses available. Most bachelor’s degrees take around 3-4 years, with some taking longer. These types of courses cover a wide range of topics. It helps students gain a comprehensive understanding of everything surrounding their field of study. But, professional courses are more targeted and focused on a niche audience, with only the most relevant topic covered. A professional course can help you start a career in a specific employment sector. So, let’s discuss all things vocational training courses and how you can take one! Keep scrolling! What is a professional course? A vocational course is also known as vocational training / technical training. It aims to strengthen employability and do...

cre: Seville Through the Senses Spain is a country full of life. In my opinion, Seville could actually beat New York as the city that never sleeps. There is always something to do or see. After spending the past few months in this city, I return from my weekend travels with a sigh of relief as I am back in a place with now familiar people, sounds and sights. My senses have adapted to the Spanish culture and I can say that I really feel a connection with Seville. Take a sensory journey through my daily life: View The people of this city cling to the culture of being outdoors rather than in the house. This trend is people’s first look. Although living in a city comes with strange sights, there are some that I can always count on: friends gathering by the river, children playing in the streets after school and the inline skater who trains at El Centro. Take a walk on the Triana Bridge at sunset Ring When I close my eyes and listen, I can always tell that I am in Seville. T...