Sophia Kramer

Growing up, we were fortunate enough to travel far and wide as a family, and this included going to Italy once when I was pretty little. I remember bits and pieces from this trip, some of the highlights including seeing the Colosseum at night and getting car sick on the way to Pisa. From a young age, I developed a need to travel and experience the world. My mom had the same need and always told me her biggest regret in college was never studying abroad.

One of the most exciting things about CIMBA is the weekend trips. The idea of being able to travel and experience new places is an unbeatable feeling, but the learning curve on how to get there and what to do can be challenging. Here are some tips on how to plan the perfect weekend getaway.

Traveling internationally can be scary, especially if it is your first time or you are alone. CIMBA was my first time flying by myself, and I was super nervous! These are the tips and tricks that I used to ease my anxiety.