1. STUDY ABROAD IN ITALY CIMBA

2.  Consortium Institute of Management and Business Analysis  Comprised of 36 universities  Undergraduate and MBA  Semester and summer programs  Courses in:  Business  Communication Studies  Journalism and Mass Communication  Italian Language and Culture  Engineering  Music What is CIMBA ? ?

3.  Paderno del Grappa  One hour north of Venice  Quaint, Italian town at the base of picturesque Mount Grappa  On the campus of the Istituto Filippin Where is CIMBA ?

4.  Istituto Filippin  Full-service campus  Dorms  Classrooms  Library  Computer rooms  Cafeteria  Sports complex  Laundry  Nurse Where will you be living ?

5.  Great faculty from around the world  Courses  Smaller in size  Interactive and discussion based  International theme  Company tours  Practical application of coursework  Networking opportunity Classroom Environment

6.  Semester  Fall or Spring  12 weeks  12-18 credits  Over 25 days of independent travel  Leadership certification programs  Summer  May-June  4 weeks  6 credits  2 extended travel weekends Semester vs. Summer

7. CAP, LIFE, & LEAP  CAP (CIMBA Advantage Program)  2-week orientation program  Seminars, Da Vinci Challenge, Kepner-Tregoe  LIFE (1 credit hour)  2.5 day leadership training  Meet great friends & enhance leadership skills  LEAP (3 credit hours)  Semester-long professional development  1-on-1 and group coaching sessions  Self-assessment and development seminars

8.  Formal dinners  Yearbook & newsletter  Market in Crespano  Wine appreciation  Evening with a Professor  Intramurals  CIMBA v. CIMBA  CIMBA v. Italy  Add a Seat to the Table  Climb/paraglide Mt. Grappa  Pizza making  Gelato in Castelcucco Activities Around Paderno

9.  100% independent travel  Semester breaks  Travel week, extended weekend  Total = over 25 travel days  Summer breaks  2 extended weekends  1 normal weekend Travel When you get on the wrong train, going the wrong direction, in the wrong country, not knowing the language, without a ticket; you will learn more than you would in any classroom. These are the problem solving skills that you learn while you are abroad. This is the European experience. - Al Ringleb. CIMBA Founder

10. Travel Destinations  Italy  Rome  Florence  Venice  Milan  Trieste  Verona  Bologna  Pisa  Siena  Cinque Terre  Sorrento  Capri  Palermo  Other countries  Portugal  Spain  France  United Kingdom  Ireland  Netherlands  Belgium  Denmark  Norway  Germany  Switzerland  Austria  Czech Republic  Hungary  Croatia  Slovenia  Greece

11. Upcoming CIMBA Info Summer 2015  May 18 - June 12  Preferred application date: Feb. 15  Cost: $6,385 Fall 2015  Sept. 14 - Dec. 5  Preferred application date: April 15  Cost: Similar to Fall 2014 cost $16,455 Cost Includes:  Tuition  Room & 3 meals a day  Books & material  Technology fee  Towels & linens  Gourmet Italian meals

12.  Federal financial aid applies  Set up account for direct deposit  CIMBA financial awards  Need- and merit-based  RA scholarship  Blog Ambassador  Social Media Team  Study Abroad office scholarships  Payment plans available Financial Aid

13.  Fill out online application  www.cimbaitaly.com www.cimbaitaly.com  Resume  Short personal essay  Turn in:  $500 deposit upon acceptance  Non-Iowa Students  $40 application fee  Transcript sent to U of Iowa registrar  Meet with home university advisor  Note: Universities may charge separate study abroad fees Application Process

14. What questions do you have ? Learn more and apply today at CIMBAItaly.com or reach us at 319-335-0920 or cimba-italy@uiowa.edu Check out what current students are doing on: