by Kylie Blake | Dec 11, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Non-traditional, Summer, _
Arriving in Scotland was such an amazing feeling. Since I’ve never flown to another country before, I’m soaking in every second of being here. On the first day, we walked all along the famous Royal Mile, seeing the different Edinburgh Fringe Festival venues, shops,...
by Konnor C. | Dec 11, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As my time in Porto has ended, I have spent a great deal of time reflecting on the connections I have made. The people and places have all left a unique impression on me that I know I will take it back with me to my home. I think back on the talented students I met...
by Angelina | Dec 11, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Community Health Sciences, _
Before going to Ghana, I knew I had to try jollof rice because there is so much hype surrounding it, and I just had to see what the hype was about. Anywhere we went to eat, there was jollof rice on the menu, so the first day we arrived, I ordered it with chicken. I...
by Haylee P. | Dec 11, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Haylee Elizabeth Pack Today was all about stepping back in time. Some friends and I made our way up the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle, its stone walls towering above the city like something out of a storybook. Inside, we explored centuries of history. The best part...
by Mary K. | Dec 11, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, _
There are bound to be some culture shocks when traveling to a foreign country. One of the biggest shocks for me in Italy was having to pay a cover charge per person when eating out at a restaurant. My study abroad group was only given meals for breakfast, so we ate...
by Shelby W. | Dec 11, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
It’s been a little over a month since I got back from my study abroad trip in Thessaloniki, Greece, and I miss it more than I can explain! I’m so grateful for the lifelong friends I made, both the ones I traveled with and the amazing people I met at Aristotle...
by Avery T. | Dec 11, 2025 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
In Vietnam there is a very special place one can visit and in doing so take part in Guinness record holding cable cart rides. The place is Mount Fransipan and it is the tallest peak in all of Indochina measuring over 10,000 feet in elevation or 3,147 meters. The first...
by Zander D. | Dec 10, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Three weeks in Portugal go by quickly, so I’ve treated every free day as a mini-project. My rules are simple: spend less than 30 euros on transport, stay under three hours from Porto, and find one snack that I could use as information to impress my family. Porto was...
by Andra A. | Dec 5, 2025 | _
One of the things I was most excited about was hearing another language constantly. Since I minored in French, I was ready to learn all I could through immersion and constant practice. I didn’t get as much practice as I would have liked, but I was still challenged in...
by Mary K. | Dec 5, 2025 | Europe, UA-Affiliate, _
This summer, I participated in a study and travel program that took me to three different countries, where I visited a total of seven cities. It was one of the most exciting experiences I have ever had, but living out of my suitcase and constantly moving from place to...
by Andra A. | Dec 5, 2025 | _
Although I am not new to traveling, I have never had to travel as long and as far as I did for this trip. I also experience motion sickness, so I’m not a fan of planes, especially longer flights. Because I know these things about myself, I came prepared with...
by Colin L. | Dec 5, 2025 | _
After a loooong flight and a few days adjusting to the new environment, I spent my first weekend in the UK in London. London was certainly much a much different environment than Oxford, where my classes were. First of all, the sheer size of the city really stood out...
by Beth K. | Dec 5, 2025 | Faculty-Led, _
As I conclude my life-changing time, I can’t help but compare everything in Norway to its counterparts in the USA. Every step I take in my home country reminds me of those cobblestone streets so some weird way....
by Lucy R. | Dec 5, 2025 | _
On my first morning studying abroad, I had no idea what I was getting into. I walked into class unsure of what to expect—and quickly realized this was going to be a completely different kind of academic experience. My classmates were a mix of local college students...
by Mary Katherine G. | Dec 4, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Bonjour! France has been wonderful! The seven days we were in Paris, we had a chance to visit the Louvre, Sainte-Chapelle, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Musée de l’Orangerie, we took a Seine River Cruise, visited Musée d’Orsay, explore Montmartre, including the Sacré-Cœur and...
by Yasmine H. | Dec 4, 2025 | _
Now that I’m back home I have mixed feelings. Once I arrived back to the airport I was relieved because I was finally home. I missed sleeping in my own bed, but I also miss visiting all the different countries. I also will miss all the friends I have made in this trip...
by Kylie Z. | Dec 4, 2025 | _
During the UA in Asia program, we had the opportunity to visit Laos, a beautiful country located in Southeast Asia known for its natural landscapes. During our journey we stayed in the city of Luang Prabang, which was one the most scenic and memorable destinations we...
by Kylie Z. | Dec 4, 2025 | _
During the UA in Asia program, we had the opportunity to visit the beautiful and culturally rich country of Cambodia, located in Southeast Asia. Among incredible landscapes and beautiful temples, Cambodia became one of the highlights of our journey throughout the...
by Mia L. | Dec 4, 2025 | _
After spending 2 and a half weeks studying abroad in Belize, I was feeling so many emotions upon my return. On my flight back home, the first thing that went through my mind was I can’t believe it’s over. Time seemed to pass differently when I was in Belize. Every day...
by Katie G. | Dec 4, 2025 | _
06-18-2025 I hope that this blog post can reach someone pre-departure, however unlikely, and sooth their anxieties about everything that can (and will) go wrong during international travel. My study abroad program in Florence, Italy also happened to be my first time...
