by Resha S | May 15, 2017 | Central America, Semester, Social Work, UA-Affiliate, _
As my Latin American adventure comes to an end, I can’t help but look back on who I was when I stepped off that plane and who I am now. Before I came to Costa Rica, I was caught up in the daily grind of university life – hardly taking time to eat or sleep, let alone...
by Anthony J | May 15, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
So far my time in Ireland has been an incredible experience. Not only have I met many new people and made many friends but I have been able to see places that I never thought I would be able to. Over the past few months I have been taking advantage of my time in...
by Katie | May 15, 2017 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
To say this past week was hectic would be an understatement. Preparing for my trip was the least of my worries amid finals and other end of the year responsibilities. The quick turn around from spring semester to May interim leaves barely any time to catch your...
by Frances Kyle | May 15, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
With only 2 weeks until the end of my program a lot is coming to a head. There are papers, tests, presentation and goodbyes much like there would be at home, but this time I also have to pack up all my things to move to a different country. My time in Italy has been...
by Ilham Ali | May 15, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Monday, May 8th, 2017, It is Day 1 of the Serbia Fellowhsip Experience. And so far, it has been unlike anything I have ever experienced before. I have traveled internationally on a number of occassions, and I have even studied abroad for a summer term. But the Serbia...
by Joshua G | May 15, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Today was the first day that I was truly able to experience spring in Paris. I found myself standing amidst blossoming cherry trees and various kinds of blooming flowers on my walk from the Champs-Élysées to the bridge of Alexander the 3rd. I was not here alone, as I...
by Kalie D | May 15, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Studying abroad has always been something I aspired to do. I always told myself that no matter what I had to study abroad in college or else I would always regret it. However, it seemed like every opportunity that arose before this one just would not have worked out...
by Madison S | May 15, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Here in London I have made friends from all over the world, my closest friends are from Germany, Italy and Mexico. All three of these cultures are very different but also have some similarities, one being the love for good food. Many days after we have class we will...
by Almosa P | May 15, 2017 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
If you’ve never been on extended trip away from your family (vacation or otherwise), know that there are a number of factors to consider prior to your arrival in the country in which you have chosen to study. In my case, I chose to study the legacy of...
by Kerry Marques | May 15, 2017 | Comm & Info Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Studying abroad has always been on my radar ever since my older sister studied in London a few years ago. She had the time of her life traveling and meeting new people. I knew it was something I really wanted to do. Since I was technically on track to graduate a...
by Julia Backes | May 15, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I’m currently sitting in the Tiber Cafe (my school’s dining hall) reminiscing on my last month I have spent living in Rome, Italy. I am a junior studying abroad at John Cabot University located in the heart of the Eternal City. The school is amazing, we have 2...
by Elayne Smith | May 15, 2017 | Australia/New Zealand, Comm & Info Sciences, Exchange, Semester
While the buzz of life on campus restarted, while my friends started filling their agendas and while others studying abroad started taking off for their adventure, I have been stuck in a weird kind of limbo. As a future exchange student at the Queensland University of...
by Spencer Main | May 15, 2017 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester
Once I stepped off the plane at London Gatwick, I felt as if I was in the middle of dream. Everything was different. The people talked funny and the signs I had to follow were different than the ones in America. Flash forward almost an entire month and I still feel as...
by Alexandra Willis | May 15, 2017 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester
Living here in Florence has been a dream come true. I live in the PERFECT location. It sits right near the COOLEST market/hip new food court, San Lorenzo Cathedral, a bunch of shopping, my campus, and of course a 5 minute walk from the heart of the city; The DUOMO!!!...
by Mackenzie L | May 15, 2017 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, By College, Community Health Sciences, Education, Non-traditional, Program Type, Social Work, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Hi y’all, It is important to know that prior to Spain, I studied abroad in Cape Town, South Africa for 5 weeks. It was amazing and I loved it. The decision to study abroad in South Africa greatly influenced the decision to study abroad in Madrid, Spain. I chose...
by Emily Z | May 15, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, South America, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
Currently, I am a senior double majoring in business and Spanish at UA and I am absolutely and completely lost. I have 6 credits left to graduate in August and in order to fulfill those, it seemed way more enjoyable to go abroad and try to gain some fluency from the...
by Madison B | May 15, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Studying abroad was always a dream of mine, but never one I thought would come true, or even tried to make come true until this year. Although I was full of doubt and stress during the decision process, I am extremely glad I decided to embark on this journey. I tried...
by Julia Backes | May 15, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
The past four months I have had the opportunity to travel all over Italy. Before coming here I had no clue how big and diverse the country was, you can go skiing in the Alps up north, exploring in a vineyard or a large city in the east, relaxing on the beach in the...
by Leigh Copeland | May 15, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
It’s been 3 months since I’ve been in Costa Rica and 3 days since my 21st birthday. Many people would think it would be a dream to spend their birthday abroad, but for me, it was the moment my homesickness hit its peak. My birthday has never been a terribly huge...
