by Samantha Flaute | Nov 10, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
Hey everyone! We have officially touched down in South America, and Buenos Aires is already exceeding every single expectation. Our first few days on Professor Wright’s study abroad program have been an absolute whirlwind of culture, history, deep economic...
by Abigail U. | Nov 9, 2026 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
When I first arrived in Bangkok, Thailand, I was a little nervous to adjust to an entirely new city and meet new people who did not share the same language as me. However, as I became acquainted with the city and was introduced to the students at Mahidol University...
by Ashley H. | Nov 9, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
We had the amazing opportunity to visit the company Intercorp in Peru. We started our day by visiting Interbank, which is where the company started. We got a good overview of what Intercorp does, and had a presentation about their past, present and future. We also had...
by Kyleigh K. | Nov 5, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Community Health Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Internship, Summer, _
Why? I chose to do an internship based study abroad program because I wanted to gain hands on learning experience. I plan to become a Physician Assistant, and the admissions process for it is highly competitive. I wanted something unique to set me apart from other...
by Alyssa B. | Nov 5, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
I can’t decide if I feel sadder that my time in Belize is already over or happier that I got to experience something so incredible and make lifelong friends along the way. When we arrived at the airport to fly home, we all cried and hugged each other goodbye. I...
by Sofia R. | Nov 2, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, _
I have been in Portugal for five days now, and exploring Lisbon has been absolutely incredible. This was my first time in Europe, and although I came in with some knowledge on the culture and customs, there were still many things that surprised me. The first thing I...
by Kyleigh K. | Nov 2, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Internship, Summer, _
How did I find the right program for me? Here is a breakdown of questions I asked myself when choosing my program using the UA Study Abroad Program Search! When (Semester, Summer, Winter, May Interim) UA Faculty Led or Affiliate Where (if you have preference)...
by Aliyah E. | Nov 2, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Internship, Summer, _
I chose to study abroad after being encouraged to do so by an Education Abroad advisor at a football tailgate. I was able to work with my biology advisor to find a spot that would allow for my credits abroad to count towards my biology degree, and he explained to me...
by Alyssa B. | Oct 26, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
Studying abroad in Belize has been one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. When I first arrived, I felt a mix of nervousness and excitement. I had never traveled somewhere so different from home before, and being abroad initially felt a little...
by Alayna H. | Oct 22, 2026 | Central America, Community Health Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
05/13/2026 As I sit on the plane that is taking me to Costa Rica, I can’t help but share a few sentiments. Over the past week, I felt a different mix of emotions. My feelings ranged from sadness and apprehension to excitement. Overall, I am excited to go to Costa...
by Jacob R. | Oct 22, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, _
I have arrived! My first impression of the city is its beauty. It can seem sketchy on the outskirts of the town due to rundown buildings and graffiti, but once we arrived in the city, I was taken aback by the historical buildings. It is easy to tell that craftsmanship...
by Ej J. | Oct 22, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
On May 1st, 2026, I graduated with a B.S. degree in Computer Science with a concentration in Cybersecurity. 4 days later, I immediately drove to Atlanta where I would meet my classmates for the Management Information Systems (MIS) Europe Study Abroad experience in...
by Soniyah C. | Oct 22, 2026 | Europe, Nursing, _
As I prepare to leave for my trip abroad, I am reflecting on my motivation for why I decided to study abroad. Throughout my nursing school journey, I have gained an understanding that the healthcare field is shaped not only by science but also by the culture, values,...
by Matthew O. | Oct 15, 2026 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, UA-Affiliate
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from travelling, it’s that you have to expect the unexpected. No matter how much you plan, prepare, or organize before the trip, something will go wrong. It’s not a matter of if, but when. Whether it’s a...
by Lucas B. | Oct 15, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My name is Luke, and I am very excited to go on my study abroad trip. I will be spending 3 days in Barcelona, a week in Lisbon, and a week in Porto. I will be traveling with the Management Information Systems department and studying Information Systems in Europe at...
by Madisyn Harris | Oct 8, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Coming back for my second arrival honestly felt so different from the first time—in a really good way. The first time I got here, everything felt kind of chaotic and new, and I was just trying to figure things out. This time, it felt way more familiar, like I actually...
by Grey B. | Oct 5, 2026 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Coming to The University of Alabama, I was certain of a lot of things. I would come to experience some of which would come to fruition after my first year and some of which I would still have to look forward to. One of the only things I never saw coming was the fact...
by Abigail U. | Oct 1, 2026 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
Upon arriving back home, I felt grateful for the experiences that I had while abroad and Bangkok. Of course I will miss the people I met, fun excursions, and the daily walk to the coffee shop, but I am also happy to be back home with my family and able to share with...
by Itzel N. | Sep 30, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Now that a few months have passed since studying abroad in, I have had time to reflect on just how meaningful the experience was. At the time, I knew I was making incredible memories, but I didn’t realize how much the trip would continue to impact me long after...
by Julie B K. | Sep 30, 2026 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester
I have been in Dublin for over two weeks now studying at UCD, and it has been so much fun! When I first got here I was nervous, but my whole IFSA group bonded fast, and we hang out all of the time now. My first impressions of Dublin have been super positive. The...
