by Justin C | Oct 30, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Oxford truly is the city of spires. I cannot fully describe the beauty of the gardens, castles, and cathedrals of Oxford and the surrounding areas, all unique and different in their own way. This city simply must be experienced by all who can, as it is also the...
by Juan C | Oct 30, 2017 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Upon landing in India, the first thing I noticed were the people. On average, their complexion is darker than the average American. They dress differently, the women in long saris, which are like extremely colorful and ornate togas of thinner fabric. The men dress in...
by Kalie D | Oct 30, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
I was so excited to get off the plane once I finally arrived in Prague. Everything felt so surreal. However, once I reached baggage claim, I realized that my bag was nowhere to be found and that it had gotten lost somewhere along the trip over there. But, I wasn’t...
by Kalie D | Oct 30, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
Now that I am back in the United States I want nothing more than to go back to Europe. I cannot even put in to words how this trip was by far the best experience I have ever had. I miss the food and I miss the people and I miss the ability to drive 3 hours or jump on...
by Adrian S | Oct 30, 2017 | Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Law, Summer, _
While it is summer in The States, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere. That being said, Australia is COLD! The weather has not stopped the fun, and it has certainly not kept me and my peers from exploring the beautiful nature and wildlife that Oz has to offer. I...
by Harlyn | Oct 30, 2017 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
After having spent two, almost three, weeks here in Oxford I have a number of things to reflect on from my adventures. First, I would like to talk to you about my classes. They are so exciting and interesting and totally out of my normal realm. I really enjoy European...
by Resha S | Oct 30, 2017 | Semester, Social Work, South America, UA-Affiliate, _
Coming home, returning, was so sweet. As I stepped off the plane after nearly 12 hours of traveling I ran into the arms of my dad, who I hadn’t seen in over four months. I was excited to breathe the air of America, to use toilets that flushed efficiently, and to enjoy...
by Raegan S | Oct 30, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Imagine the relief you feel when you think your phone is in one pocket, realize it’s “missing”, and then find it in your other pocket. Now multiply that times 500. THAT was the feeling I felt upon stepping off of my airplane in The US. It was a feeling of familiarity...
by Courtney T | Oct 30, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Studying abroad in Copenhagen has been a blast so far! And although the unit operations lab course I am taking here is fairly difficult and very fast paced, I have still been able to explore Copenhagen. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is actually located in...
by Elizabeth S | Oct 30, 2017 | Comm & Info Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I first arrived to Oxford, exhausted from traveling and full of anticipation, the city was alot different than I had imagined! I was expecting it to be a lot smaller and less populated. It was a crowded city with lots of shops and history which I love about it....
by Caroline B | Oct 30, 2017 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Social Work, Summer, _
Now that I am home, I feel both happy and sad. I have loved getting to see my family and friends after so long and share my pictures and experiences with them. I missed little things like sleeping in my own bed, driving, my dog, free water, and, of course,...
by Sabrina S | Oct 30, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hi again! When I first arrived in my host country, my first impression was that it looked fairly similar to America and other European cities that I had been to. Obviously, all of the signs were in German, but I was relieved to see just how many of the...
by Cooper P | Oct 30, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
So far my study abroad in Berlin has been an amazing experience and has given me so much more than I could have ever anticipated. From my previous post, I imagine I sounded like a nervous wreck telling myself that I wasn’t going to be alone in this adventure...
by Courtney T | Oct 30, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Looking back on the past month I spent in Copenhagen, Denmark, I am overcome with happiness and excitement. While I am very glad to be back in the States, my studies abroad are going to be a time I will cherish and never forget. I made so many friends and got to...
by Mary Elise F | Oct 30, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Back in the States…! I’ve been home for about 2 weeks now and I hate to say it, but I for sure missed the U.S. more than I thought I would. It feels good to be home! I have mostly been spending time with family and preparing for this coming...
by Megan C | Oct 30, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I traveled abroad to Florence, Italy this summer to learn more about the Italian language and culture. This was only the second time I had been out of the country and, as such, I had assumed it would be much like when I went to France with my friend and her family, so...
by Chance T | Oct 30, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Naturally, I arrived in Berlin via the airport—the famous Tegel airport. I was expecting to find an airport that met the stereotypes of Germany: clean, efficient, and modern-to-the-point of coldness. Instead, I found an old airport with a poor layout that could barely...
by Mary Emily T | Oct 30, 2017 | Africa, Asia, Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
This summer I have visited 3 countries, and several different cities within Italy. Prior to this summer, I had never been out of the continental United States, it has been a bit different than the last 21 summers to say the least. During my third weekend away from...
by Joseph F | Oct 30, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Despite being home in the United States, my mind often wanders back to the rolling hills of plum orchards and small bustling cities of Serbia. The sweeping cathedrals, delicious food, and friendly people were all and more than I expected. Here at UA, I study Russian...
by Genevieve A | Oct 30, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Studying abroad was one of the most amazing opportunities that I’ve ever had, but I’ve been thinking a lot since I returned home from my study abroad experience about the things I wish I had known beforehand. Suitcase weight limits are very real. I have...
