by Madeline P | Jul 15, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My bag is packed, my pre-trip assignments are complete, and I am headed to Oxford, England in the morning! Wow, what a surreal thought. I have zero expectations and many questions, but that is what I am most excited about; I cannot wait to experience Oxford for the...
by Connor S | Jul 15, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
Being in Spain has been both exciting and frustrating at times. For the most part I am loving every minute of Spain: the food, the people , the location are all fantastic. However, the only personal complaint I have is that my Spanish is not as good as I want it to...
by Abigail C | Jul 15, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I caught the travel bug as a young child and have been eager to return to Europe since visiting the summer following my junior year of high school. The 3 weeks I spent in Paris, France studying ballet at the Académie Américaine de danse de Paris were the most...
by Caroline P | Jul 15, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Paris was always one of those cities I assumed I would visit one day. The imagery of the Eiffel Tower, wide French boulevards, and high culture seems to be a common element of popular culture. From Casablanca to Ratatouille, Paris seems to comprise a large amount of...
by Cody W | Jul 15, 2016 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
After I landed in Madrid several thoughts passed through my head. To start Madrid was huge but I wasn’t tall. When I think of big cities in America I usually think New York or Chicago style cities but here it seems cities are more spread out and less tall. After...
by Jacob T | Jul 15, 2016 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My motivation and reasoning for going abroad is quite simple. As a rising senior majoring in chemical engineering, I am required to take a summer term Unit Operations Lab in order to complete my degree. I have always enjoyed traveling and experiencing new things, so...
by Abigail J | Jul 15, 2016 | Central America, Education, Faculty-Led, Summer
“Sorry. I mean Lo siento.,,, Oh wait I mean sorry.” That was the moment I realized that I was no longer in Nicaragua and back in the US. We had just arrived at the Houston airport and I was headed into the bathroom as I ran into lady. I had gotten so used to my...
by Megan B | Jul 15, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Prior to arriving to Russia, I tried not to have too many expectations. My main goal was to enjoy the experience of being here in Russia. Obviously things are different here and that took an adjustment to get used to. Now that my time here is coming to an end, I’m sad...
