by Lucas U | Feb 24, 2016 | Central America, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Semester
When I heard during Fall orientation that the Capstone College of Nursing was organizing a trip to the Dominican Republic to set up health clinics, I knew without a doubt that I wanted to go. One of my biggest passions in life is community service, and I have always...
by Amy W | Feb 24, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Four more days remain until I embark on what is about to be the experience of a lifetime. I have anticipated this day coming for what seems like a lifetime since I started the process for studying abroad. More effort than I could ever imagine went into booking this...
by Jasmine P | Feb 24, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led
What if I miss my flight? What if I lose my passport? What if I pack the wrong things? What if my phone doesn’t work? What if my luggage gets lost? What if I don’t make any friends on my trip? What if I get over there, and I don’t like it? What...
by Megan B | Feb 15, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I can’t believe that I’ll be going to Russia next week. It is so weird not to be at Alabama with all of my friends, but I am very excited about studying abroad. I have always wanted to visit Russia so last summer I began taking Russian classes here at Alabama with the...
by Kaila | Feb 15, 2016 | Australia/New Zealand, Engineering, Semester, UA-Affiliate
As I sat at the airport, a flood of emotion came over me. I was anxious, excited, nervous, and sad all at the same time. Saying goodbye to my friends and especially my parents was nearly impossible. I flew through security, which rarely ever happens, so I had a couple...
