by Jacob H. | Nov 12, 2025 | _
Upon arriving to the Gold Coast, in between Sydney and Brisbane, I was super excited to see my housing. I ended up getting a dorm steps from the beach! There was some fair culture shock when I realized how loud Americans actually are, just like the stereotype and I...
by Luke M. | Nov 12, 2025 | _
I studied abroad in Athens, Greece, but made sure to travel to other locations in Greece and many other countries. In Greece, I went to Meteora, Mount Olympus, Nafplio, Santorini, Crete, and Aegina. Outside of Greece, I went to 12 other countries. Some of my favorite...
by Stephanie J. | Nov 12, 2025 | _
Packing for my 6 week study abroad to Colombia felt like a puzzle. I wanted to be prepared for everything, but once I arrived, I realized I overpacked and forgot a few essentials. Make sure to pack light and pack small. If you’re going somewhere warm (like...
by Wilkie G. | Nov 12, 2025 | _
By: Wilkie Gonwa We started the week on a high note celebrating Memorial Day. We ventured to Mullet Bay for a beach day and of course had to go back to “Da Sweet Tooth” for another matcha latte. We spent the day relaxing and playing games at the beach before returning...
by Owen L. | Nov 12, 2025 | _
The study abroad program I participated in was pretty intense. The program lasted three weeks, and we took a Level 400 chemical engineering course. This presented a challenge, as we wanted to make the most of our trip while also achieving success in the classroom....
by Erin S. | Nov 12, 2025 | _
Lately, I’ve noticed a growing movement on social media pushing back against hyperconsumerism and encouraging a more intentional lifestyle. Influencers I follow have been sharing closet clean-out videos, promoting mindful consumption, and embracing eco-friendly...
by Mimi C. | Nov 12, 2025 | _
Looking back on the entirety of my trip, I am so grateful to have gotten this opportunity to not only meet new people but work alongside them as well. Three weeks was a great amount of time to be introduced to the Greek culture, and I can’t wait for when I can...
by Victoria B. | Nov 12, 2025 | _
As a Sport Management major, the UA in Europe: Globalization of Sport program creates an incredible opportunity to expand my personal understanding of the international sports industry. I hope to gain firsthand insight into how sport operates on a global scale,...
by Courtney B. | Nov 12, 2025 | _
My study abroad journey definitely didn’t begin the way I imagined. I had planned to fly from Atlanta to Amsterdam, then catch a connecting flight to Brussels before meeting my professor and the class on a coach bus heading to my hotel in Ghent. But things quickly...
by Avery T. | Nov 12, 2025 | _
Travel days are difficult. Especially when there is only one airport that will get you to your destination efficiently and workers are on strike there. I was supposed to leave Nashville at 12:30, but my flight kept getting delayed to the point that I definitely would...
by Julianna Hahn | Nov 12, 2025 | _
While traveling across the country of Vietnam, each location had a different food specialty to try. The start of the trip began in the south, and we worked our way up to northern Vietnam. Well in southern Vietnam, the food there was warm, just like the place....
by Georgia M. | Nov 12, 2025 | _
I traveled to Australia and New Zealand, and I had the time of my life. Now that I am home, I am already missing it. I miss the food, people, accents, and so much more. I realize how much more authentic foreign country’s foods are than the United States. When I first...
by Nora B. | Nov 12, 2025 | _
In my blog today, I wanted to talk about making time for yourself abroad and fighting the “fear of missing out.” It has been a very hectic past couple of weeks, full of travel, adventure, and so many great memories. However, it is hard to fully enjoy your time abroad...
by Kylie Z. | Nov 12, 2025 | _
As a part of the UA in Asia program, we had the incredible opportunity to explore and understand the vital role that tourism plays in supporting Malaysia’s economy. Our program included a visit to Redang Island, which is located on the east coast of Peninsular...
by Anna B. | Nov 12, 2025 | _
We are about halfway through our trip and heading to Innsbruck next. The unique thing about this program is that all of our locations are concentrated in the same area, but they span four different countries. Some of the borders which control the modern day...
by Grant A. | Nov 12, 2025 | _
Hello from Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.! I arrived back in the states three days ago, and it has taken me some time to process this re-adjustment back to normal life. With that being said, the last time I posted, I was sitting in my hotel room in the beautiful city of...
by Kelby O. | Nov 12, 2025 | _
This year, I studied abroad in Croatia & Italy while taking Intermediate Macroeconomics with Dr. Junsoo Lee and Dr. Hasan Isomitdinov. In my first post, I’d like to discuss how I got to this trip, as well as my first impressions in Croatia and my impressions...
by Joseph W. | Nov 12, 2025 | _
Studying abroad in New Zealand has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life, one that I can easily say is the best decision I have ever made. As a result, I’ve learned several important tips along the way that can help anyone preparing for their own...
by Georgia M. | Nov 12, 2025 | _
I have had the opportunity to go on multiple excursions while abroad in Australia. The first stop me and my study abroad group arrived to was Cairns, Australia. While in Cairns, we went to the Great Barrier Reef and snorkeled with the sea animals. I saw sharks,...
by Jenna V. | Nov 7, 2025 | _
To whom it concern, Yesterday was our last day in Florence, Italy. Today we woke up, road the train to Naples, had a cultural immersion tour and then we got on the ferry and went to Sorrento. So far I’ve already seen a lot of differences between the city of Florence...
