by Benjamin C | Aug 17, 2015 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My transition back to the US was much easier than I expected. Especially considering the fact that I live in a small town named Bell Buckle, Tennessee (it is as it sounds), and had just spent over 3 weeks in some of the most populous and advanced...
by Lauren D | Aug 17, 2015 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Something I’ve noticed in my day-to-day life, but particularly during my time in England, is the negative attitude regarding tourists that, personally, I feel is a little uncalled for. I have friends who won’t take photographs on vacations because they don’t want to...
by Sheela K | Aug 17, 2015 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
Wow, it’s been almost a week since we’ve been back in the States and I’m still in shock with how well the trip went. It is honestly such a good feeling to come back from a three week trip that we’ve been dreaming about for a year now, knowing that it went WAY better...
by Betsy B | Aug 17, 2015 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer
Its very hard to believe that my trip here in Brussels, Belgium is over. I never thought that i would become so close to the people that i came on this trip with. We were able to conquer the many different obstacles together as a group and made memories that will last...
by Ashley A | Aug 17, 2015 | Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Law, Summer
After a long 5 weeks, and over 34 hours of travel time, I’m finally back in Tuscaloosa. The end of my trip was spent with going-away dinners, presentations, exam prep, and all the last minute souvenir shopping that was expected so this is my first chance to...
by Benjamin C | Aug 17, 2015 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Paris, a city known for its romantic atmosphere, stunning architecture, extravagant churches, extensive art collections, aaaaaand rude locals. When traveling to cities in foreign countries, I travel with an open mind. I have always been excited to see a new country...
by Shellby B | Aug 17, 2015 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I posted this blog post on my personal blog, at the beginning of my study abroad, and I forgot to share it here. So this post is a little late, but here it is! It’s only been two days of travel and it already it feels like a month! Yesterday we flew in and spent...
by Jami L | Aug 17, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
Upon arriving in Cambodia it was apparent what poverty the country lives in. On the way to the hotel from the airport I could see people on the side of the road doing business out of there homes; keep in mind we did not arrive in Cambodia until about 1 o’clock...