Untold Stories: Semester in Russia

Semester in Russia|семестр в России Interviewee: Nate Proctor Interviewer: Angely Martinez Nate studied for a semester with AIFS in St. Petersburg, Russia: check out this program the AIFS website! What caused you to choose Amman, Jordan as your study abroad location?...

The Halfway Mark

I’ve currently been in shock that I have already been here two months and I have midterm exams this week! This trip so far has been amazing and has opened my eyes to such a different way of life. My political science classes here have taught me that Europe has...

Untold Story: Semester in Amman

Semester in Amman Interviewee: Stephanie Hammond Interviewer: Angely Martinez Stephanie studied for a semester in Amman Jordan: check out this program on ISA’s website! What caused you to choose Amman, Jordan as your study abroad location? I wanted my experience...

Roman Life

I’ve had another wonderful week in Rome, but I cannot believe how fast the time is flying by! Here in Rome, around every corner there is a building or fountain that makes you stop in your tracks (especially since I live about one tenth of a mile from the Sistine...

The First Days

I just finished my third day in Spain, and it has been incredible! I have already forgotten about all of the worries of packing and saying goodbye, and moved my brain into adventure mode. To start, I would like to make one thing clear: do not make packing into too...

Cuba: Impressions

It’s amazing how fast time flies. I can’t believe I’ve already been in Cuba for over a month. Since first stepping out of the plane and into the Cuban sunshine on the runway in Havana, this trip has been unreal. Travelling from the U.S. to Cuba is like going back in...

Preparing for Germany

I chose to study abroad because I believe that studying abroad is an invaluable opportunity. My research professor, Dr. Anthony Arduengo, offered to take me abroad during the Fall 2014 semester, for the Spring 2015 semester. I did not have any other decisions other...

Undertold Stories from Abroad!

Untold Stories from Abroad Interviewee: Taryn Spencer Interviewer: Angely Martinez Taryn studied in Valparaiso, Chile for a semester—read about her experience learning Spanish and embracing the Chilean culture! WHY DID YOU CHOOSE CHILE AS YOUR STUDY ABROAD LOCATION? I...

Spring 20 Apps Open

Spring 2020 Applications are open. Visit http://www.studyabroad.ua.edu to start an application. Schedule an appointment with an adviser anytime through the website!