by Sarah Y | Oct 30, 2014 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
It has been a while since my last submission as a Bama Blogger — but only because I’ve been travelling! When we all arrived, haggard and jetlagged, in Heathrow airport, we expected a week to get to know people and put our lives in order. However, as...
by Sydnee N | Oct 30, 2014 | Europe, Semester
I’ve been in Prague, Czech Republic for about 6 weeks and coming here was the best decision I’ve ever made. Compared to other European cities, Prague is easy to get around, not too big or too small but just the perfect size and the money exchange for...
by Nathan P | Oct 30, 2014 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I thought I had a handle on some of what defined Russian culture before my time abroad in St. Petersburg, yet a few weeks into my trip I realized I knew far more and far less than I’d guessed. You can study the individual pieces that make up a culture at your home...
by Novien Y | Oct 24, 2014 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Exchange, Semester
“What did I do to deserve this? Why MY luggage? Why does this airport have to be so big? Why did I have to pack those extra shoes? The luggage is that much heavier.” After about 15 minutes of complaining to myself, my normal optimistic disposition engaged...
by Lauren V | Oct 24, 2014 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Today, I feel the need to tell about adventures, relationships, and growing up. I have always been a free-spirited, exploration-driven person, but studying abroad in Thailand has brought out the beast in me. These past few weeks I’ve learned more about myself, other...
by Celena N | Oct 24, 2014 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I’ve been in Bilbao, Spain, for about a month now. That makes a month of new people, new experiences, new thoughts, and new struggles. I don’t know that there is anything more strange than arriving to a country where your own language is not spoken, and...
by Hannah N | Oct 14, 2014 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Greeeeeeeeece! What an experience. The beauty of the Greek Isles is stunning…the mountains, the landscape, the beaches, everything is simply breath-taking. Not to mention the lovely people. They are all so welcoming and friendly! We stayed on the island Corfu, a...
by Hannah N | Oct 10, 2014 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Since I’ll be in Greece next weekend I thought I would go ahead and say how incredible this first month has been. I am so thankful I was able to make the decision to study abroad. I believe this will be a forever life changing experience in a positive direction that...
by Sarah Y | Oct 8, 2014 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester
We are drawing closer and closer to October, and classes have yet to start at the University of Leicester. I will be studying from October 6th to December 12th, making this my shortest school year ever — I, and my counterparts at British universities, had a five...
by Novien Y | Oct 8, 2014 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Exchange, Semester
This may have been the longest week of my life! So much to share, so little time (off to yet another University activity). Lets start from the beginning. My travels began on Sunday September 22, 2014 at a bright and early 5am drive to the local airport in Memphis, TN....
by Hannah N | Oct 8, 2014 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate
As my time here in London has increased I have loved it more and more. The people, the food, the entertainment, and everything in between never gets old and there is constantly something new and exciting happening! The first week of school has been challenging...
by DJ H | Oct 7, 2014 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Asia, Exchange
It’s small. I stretch my legs out, and my chair runs into my bed on the ground – about 3 feet or so from the desk I’m typing at. To my left are a bookshelf and tall, narrow box that is my closet. Just past them is my “kitchen” – a mini-fridge, a sink, a pantry,...
by Chandler C | Oct 7, 2014 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
What’s up Roll Tide Nation, Well I waited almost a week to do my next entry. So many apologies from me. My excitement upon arrival left me with almost no down time. And though my tone right now sounds temperate in a way, my excitement to dig into this entry and...
by Maegan G | Oct 7, 2014 | Africa, Education, Semester, UA-Affiliate
First Impressions – What were your first impressions when you arrived in your host country? What thoughts were running through your head? How did you feel? What situations/experiences did you encounter when you first arrived? What was new/different/interesting? What...