by Blake Childers | Jan 31, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
My name is Blake, and I’m studying abroad at the University of Limerick in Ireland. For those that are wondering, “dia duit” is Gaelic for “God be with you,” which is how people say “hello” in Ireland. The past three weeks...
by Zach S | Jan 24, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
As a child growing up in the ever-expanding suburbs outside Chicago, Europe seemed more like a fantasy than an actual place I might someday visit. Aside from the semi-frequent road trips to Wisconsin, Michigan, and sometimes Florida, my family and I didn’t really...
by Emily C | Jan 23, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, By College, Duration, Europe, Program Type, Region, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
My name is Emily and I am a second semester junior at UA. I am a double major in Communicative Disorders and Psychology and I will be studying abroad in Prague, Czech Republic for this upcoming semester. I officially leave for my semester abroad in two days. I don’t...
by Johnathan A | Jan 15, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester
My name is Johnathan Anderson and I’m studying abroad in Leicester, England! (LES-TAH) I’ve been in town for just about a week now and feel like everything is beginning to feel a bit normal. Classes started yesterday and my routine is beginning to settle...
by Lauren P | Jan 14, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Exchange, Semester, _
I’ve wanted to study abroad in Japan since I was in middle school, so of course I was very excited when I first got there. I found that month by month my excitement slowly became replaced by comfort and familiarity, and as I adjusted to Japan it became home to me. Its...
by Anna K | Jan 14, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
I am Anna Catherine and am studying abroad in Leicester (LES-TAH) this Spring 2019 semester. I have met many study abroad students, which has been the biggest blessing. They are all so kind, and I know we are all experiencing the same problems of adjusting to this new...
by Dy'Qwan L | Jan 9, 2019 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Exchange, Semester
Hello, My name is DyQwan L. and I will be writing about my feelings on my pre-departure to France. This is my first time out of country and I am very nervous. I find myself daydreaming of the adventures that are to come but also the challenges of intergrating myself...
by Garrett C | Jan 7, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Semester
In just a few days, I will be departing to Costa Rica to spend two months taking classes there. I’ve traveled some before, but I have never been anywhere like Costa Rica. It will be my first time to truly experience another culture, too. I suppose I chose to go there...
by Alexandra M | Jan 5, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
In a week I will be boarding a plane that will take me to London, England. This is a trip whose mental preparation has lasted about a year and physical preparation about half of that. However, before I embark on my 5 month study abroad journey, I must sit and wait in...
by Kate S | Jan 4, 2019 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Program Type, Region, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I have known that I wanted to study abroad in Spain since I began taking Spanish classes during my freshman year of high school. My Spanish teacher constantly talked about how beautiful it was and how the experiences that you will have in Spain will be unlike those in...
