4.6 - 43 Reviews

CIMBA

https://cimbaitaly.com/

CIMBA is a program provider offering 2 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad and Graduate Program abroad programs in 1 country such as Italy.

CIMBA Italy is an internationally-recognized business institute that trains future professional leaders. The CIMBA program offers semester and summer undergraduate study abroad opportunities as well as summer graduate options and full-time and part-time MBA programs, all with rigorous, high quality, professional courses taught in English. Courses focus in the areas of Business, Journalism, and Communication Studies; however, other electives are also offered. These programs are designed to provide students with a meaningful international experience while allowing students to remain on schedule for graduation.

For more information, visit our website at https://cimbaitaly.com/.

Study Abroad with CIMBA

OVERALL RATING 4.6
Based on 43 Reviews
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October 11, 2025
Past Review Cimba Study Abroad In Italy Will Change Your Life I Guarantee It CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program

"I gained a sense of independence and self-reliance. I learned how to cooperate with others on group projects and making plans for the weekends. "

Kansas State University
Past Review Cimba Changed My Life CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program

"I gained countless new friendships as well as memories. "

University of Iowa
Past Review Study Abroad In Italy: Don't Miss Out On This Opportunity!!! CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program

"It definitely was!!! Not only did I have the opportunity to make new friends, I also learned alot about the Italian culture, and had the chance to travel and see more of Europe. I love the European food, their architecure and lifestyle, and cannot wait to go back!!!"

University of Kansas
Past Review Cimba: So Many Mistakes= So Many Adventures CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program

"I think if I didn't have a second program to go to after this one, I would have been very disappointed with my time in Italy. However, I learned a lot from being in this program. I learned how to communicate more in Italian and how to get around using the different types of transportation. I was able to overcome a lot of fear..."

Texas Tech
Past Review Cimba: Overwhelming, But Best Time Of My Life CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program

"I don't think the program has so much changed my academic interests and future plans, but it has definitely changed my life. Being able to go abroad, successfully complete two courses in a short amount of time, and navigate my way through Europe has proven to me that I can do anything. I would recommend studying abroad to ever..."

University of Iowa
Past Review Cimba Study Abroad Was Intense CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program

"I learned how to throw myself into difficult situations, and get around without knowing the language. I learned how to deal with stress and handle all different types of people. I learned that people are different, and may look and act differently, but on the inside everyone is the same. Treat everyone with respect."

University of Delaware
Past Review My First Time In Europe (Italy) = Amazing! CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program

"YES! Read my above comments! Although my experience in the program wasn't ideal, I still am grateful for the wisdom I gained while over there."

North Carolina State University
Past Review Most Amazing Month In Italy!! CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program

"Very worthwhile! I didn't know what to expect before I went abroad, but I came back knowing a completely different cultural and how to interact with people you could not speak with."

University of Iowa
Past Review Italy, A Place Unlike Any Other CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program

"one of the best experiences of my life"

University of Kansas
Past Review Pdg Was The Greatest Experience Of My Life. CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program

"Absolutely! I loved every minute of it and I miss it so much."

University of Kansas
Past Review Paderno Was Pathetic. CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program

"The traveling was worthwhile, everything else was not."

University of Oregon
Past Review Paderno.. Average Program In The Middle Of Nowhere, But Great Travel Experiences CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program

"Learned a little Italian, had great memories from the weekends, made some good friends while I was there. "

University of Colorado - Boulder
Past Review Cimba Changed My Life And Challenged Me To Push Myself CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program

"There is nothing that has a better value for the amount of money you will pay."

University of Iowa
Past Review Best Semester Of College! CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program

"What I liked most about CIMBA was that it is in a small, quaint Italian town where you get to experience authentic Italian life. It isn't a tourist area, and therefore was a very honest experience. We had 2 9-day travel breaks and 2 long weekends, allowing over 30 days of travel. I went to 32 different cities, 6 countries, and s..."

Purdue University
Past Review When In Italy Time Flies! CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program

"Yes it was very worthwhile. Not only is studying abroad something that employers are looking to see in students because it shows independence it is always going to turn out different than you expected and most of the time that will be a great thing. It is good to realize that nothing is as you expect."

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Past Review Cimba Means Business CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program

"Yes. It absolutely was. I can't yet even put down my understandings into words but I know that I have changed a lot and it became easier and easier to interact with different cultures the more I did it."

University of Northern Colorado
Past Review Forcing Myself Out Of My Comfort Zone, Definitely Worthwhile CIMBA: Paderno del Grappa - Undergraduate Program

"My study abroad experience was very worthwhile. I gained a greater since of independence and confidence by traveling alone to a foreign country and forcing myself out of my comfort zone."

Oklahoma State University - Stillwater