by Courtney M | Mar 25, 2016 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
The very, very first word that came to thought when I walked up the metro steps and met my new city was the world clean. Barcelona was very… clean. I was expecting more of a New York City type deal, and there was literally no resemblance at all. The streets...
by Michaela W | Mar 24, 2016 | Faculty-Led, North America, Nursing, Semester
My first impression when arriving in Santa Domingo/San Juan was shock at how different it is than what I am used to. I was shocked and felt so thankful for what I have. The first situation I encountered was the communication barrier when everyone around me spoke...
by Carlisle W | Mar 24, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I have been in Edinburgh for a week now and already I have learned so much about the people and culture! In this post I am going to talk mostly about advice I would give to students looking into Edinburgh, Scotland for their study abroad experience. BUY WATERPROOF...
by Monica W | Mar 24, 2016 | Faculty-Led, North America, Nursing, Semester
Today is the fourth day of my study abroad experience and my third day in the Dominican Republic. Our first day in the country, we spent our time at a YWAM camp in Santo Domingo. However, we traveled to San Juan, where we are staying and working for the rest of the...
by Christina I | Mar 24, 2016 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester
Hello, my name is Christina Irion, and I am going to share my experience with preparing for my Exchange experience. I knew from my freshman year that I wanted to take the opportunity to study abroad before I graduated. I was unsure of the place or time...
by Alaina | Mar 24, 2016 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Ciao from Italy! It has been a little over a month since I arrived in Florence, which is hard to believe. Time seems to be passing quicker than I could’ve imagined. But I am loving every minute of it! When I stepped off the plane at the Florence airport on...