I’ll Miss You Thessaloniki!

I’ll Miss You Thessaloniki!

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...
Expectations and Goals for Studying Abroad in Spain

Expectations and Goals for Studying Abroad in Spain

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,...
Stuck In Amsterdam Airport with no Suitcase

Stuck In Amsterdam Airport with no Suitcase

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...
Difficulties to Dubrovnik

Difficulties to Dubrovnik

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...
The Foods of Vietnam and Taiwan

The Foods of Vietnam and Taiwan

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....
Post-Southern Hemisphere

Post-Southern Hemisphere

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...
Making the Best of Your Time Abroad

Making the Best of Your Time Abroad

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...
Swimming with Sea Turtles!

Swimming with Sea Turtles!

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...
Grant’s Final Recap on the Economics in Europe Trip

Grant’s Final Recap on the Economics in Europe Trip

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...
Tips I Have for Studying Abroad

Tips I Have for Studying Abroad

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...
Australian Excursions

Australian Excursions

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,...
Halfway Done!

Halfway Done!

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...
Munich: Company Visits and Spring Celebrations

Munich: Company Visits and Spring Celebrations

I found Munich to be a vibrant mix of tradition and energy, with architecture and beautiful countryside. One highlight was visiting Celonis, a local tech company pioneering the process mining world. Their software helps businesses uncover inefficiencies and streamline...
Mind the Gap with some Afternoon Tea

Mind the Gap with some Afternoon Tea

London was one of my favorite stops during this study abroad trip, and I think it’s because it felt both completely new and oddly familiar at the same time. Navigating the Tube was a bit confusing at first, but once I figured out how the lines worked and got used to...