by Jessica T | Jul 29, 2021 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Weird- the only word I can use to describe this pandemic and how it has affected my life in every way, including education. I was supposed to take classes abroad both last summer and this summer and was unable to both times. To be frank, this time around I was...
by Jessica T | Jul 29, 2021 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I planned to study abroad in Dublin, Ireland through the UA in Ireland: Chemical Engineering program. This opportunity was extremely important to me because I have never left the country and didn’t want to pass up the opportunity to do so while also gaining...
by Shelby E | Jul 10, 2021 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am doing UA in Spain, and I am doing it online due to COVID, however, it is still the same classes. I get to work on my Spanish with native Spanish speakers, which only increases my comprehension level and ability to speak Spanish fluently. This coming fall semester...
by Chase M | Jul 6, 2021 | Engineering, Europe, Honors College, Semester, _
For all the STEM Majors that want to study abroad, here’s a blog from someone who isn’t from the Business side of campus. At least from my experiences, American culture fantasizes travel. Young children are taught that a successful life usually includes...
by Josh F | Dec 23, 2020 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Well, it crept up on me pretty fast, but I’ve just recently returned from my Fall semester abroad in Dublin, Ireland. Despite the pandemic and other complications that kept my time abroad uncertain, I’m honestly very happy and surprised with how much I was...
by Brittany M | Oct 30, 2019 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
When I first landed in the US I was instantly greeted with familiarity. I loved being in Scotland but it’s just something about being in your own country that makes you feel more secure. After my connecting flight I finally landed in New Orleans airport. I felt...
by Brittany M | Sep 4, 2019 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
When I first arrived in Edinburgh, I was jetlagged and disoriented. I was more than ready to get to Heriot Watt University, find my flat and settle in to my new home for the month. My taxi ride to the university was really enjoyable as my driver was lively and...
by Alexandra A | Aug 21, 2019 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I participated in the UA in Ireland: Chemical Engineering program in June 2019. The dates for this program were May 27th – June 28th, 2019. We took two courses, Transport Phenomena (CHE 324) and Stem Cell Bioengineering (CHE 492). Our last two Transport homework...
by Alexandra A | Aug 17, 2019 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
While participating in the UA in Ireland: Chemical Engineering program, you will spend an excessive amount of time studying and doing homework. Your best friends will be coffee (which is €1 before 0900 at the on-campus Starbucks), your textbook, the library, and your...
by Cecilia | Aug 3, 2019 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
In Scotland, it feels like you can reach out and grab the old gods. The second I got off the plane in Inverness’s tiny airport, I knew I could live in the Highlands for the rest of my life. The people are friendly and there are forests and coastlines everywhere....
by Brittany M | Aug 1, 2019 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Ever since high school I’ve known I wanted to venture abroad. Not only to see and explore other countries but also to experience different cultures, dialects and ways of life. Last year I began looking at the programs UA Education Abroad offered that catered to my...
by Alexandra A | Jul 16, 2019 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, _
**DISCLAIMER** all of this information is about June 2019’s experience in Ireland. While it may be the same program, the University College Dublin (UCD) or The University of Alabama may have made some changes. I found it was much easier to go to Ireland prepared than...
by Tristan L | Jul 4, 2019 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hey, my name is Tristan, and I am a senior chemical engineering student at The University of Alabama. I will be leaving to Edinburgh, Scotland tomorrow for UA in Scotland: Unit Operations Lab. I chose to study abroad because I have never been across the Atlantic Ocean...
by Savannah C | Jul 2, 2019 | Engineering, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
I planned to pop back in at the half way point in the semester to write…but things got a little busy! So, this is my mid semester check-in, and it is coming at a time that ironically feels the most like “school” as I know it since I’ve gotten...
by Andrea K | May 28, 2019 | Australia/New Zealand, Engineering, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
My time in Australia is coming to an end quickly even though it feels like it has just begun. The nice thing about studying in the southern hemisphere is that while all my friends frozen in the winter months we had a hot summer. Now that it’s winter here, it...
by Bryan H | May 20, 2019 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hello, I’m so honored to be selected as a study abroad Bama Blogger! I have always been interested in participating in studying aboard but never really had the opportunity. So, this previous winter I was talking with my friend and the idea came back in mind to learn...
by Elaine H | May 20, 2019 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
After 20 hours of flying, the excitement of landing on the other side of the world hit as I exchanged my money for Yuan and walked into the crowded Shanghai airport. My time in China was an amazing experience of culture and business through my STEM Path to the MBA...
by Savannah C | Feb 22, 2019 | Engineering, Exchange, Semester, _
Just about a week to go and then I’ll be in the air headed for northern Italy! It all seems so surreal right now that I’m not sure I’ll really believe it until we touch down in Turin and I check in to my dorm/home for the next five months. This has...
by Salvatore A | Aug 27, 2018 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Getting back home was a bit of an adventure. My flight was delayed 2.5 hours, causing me to almost miss my connection back to New York. By some miracle, I made it through customs in Dublin and boarded my plane. Upon arrival I was exhausted, and shocked at just how...
by Nicholas B | Aug 15, 2018 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Having spent 5 weeks in Germany, I felt that I wanted to stay longer, but alas I had to return to prepare for fall classes. The travel back home ended up being somewhat of a nightmare. First, a security incident in Munich left hundreds of people delayed or stranded....
