by Hailey V | Jul 23, 2019 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
My time in London has been an irreplaceable experience so far. At first, I was terrified. I had never been to another country. What if I couldn’t figure out transportation? Or the currency? I’m no social butterfly, what if I didn’t make friends? What if I didn’t...
by Daisy P | Jun 14, 2019 | By College, Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Region, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
I was ready to embrace my inner Lizzie McGuire. Pasta. Pizza. Museums. Italy, specifically Rome sounded like my cup of tea- or glass of wine! I was so excited getting ready. What will I wear? Something that will be easy to ride a vespa in. What shoes should I bring?...
by Samantha C | Jul 12, 2018 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I’m suffering from some serious Italy withdrawals. I am so bored now that I am home. I must admit my view here cannot compete with my view from my apartment in Florence. I just miss the smells of fresh food and the water from the river. I also miss the pizza (I...
by Megan E | Jun 25, 2018 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
So you’ve been preparing for months and now you are finally here, your study abroad location! Upon my arrival in Florence, Italy I found that the city could be slightly overwhelming. For one, the city is actually not evencalled Florence: it is called Firenze. I...
by Kenyanna W | May 24, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer
Upon arrival to Munich Germany my whole body was sluggish due to the jet lag and amount of time I had gone without sleep. Even with this though, I couldn’t help but rush off the plane to see the new world I had arrived in! Munich was a beautiful German city...
by Kenyanna W | May 21, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer
My first time out of the country and away from my parents. In my case that’s a huge step for me because I have always been the type of person to never go too far from home. Both of my roommates were attending the trip to Europe and asked me for a while to join them. I...
by Samantha C | May 19, 2018 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, _
This study abroad trip was my first time out of the country and up until two days ago I wasn’t even sure I was going anymore. I am very nervous. I didn’t brush up on the Italian language enough so I’m afraid I will have trouble communicating. I know...
by Katherine W | Aug 4, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, UA-Affiliate
As my month in Ireland comes to an end, I can’t help but to think back on all of the things I have seen and done. In only 30 days, I have traveled across the south portion of the Ireland, from Dublin to Galway. I have made so many new friends from all over the...
by Mackenzie L | Jul 24, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Social Work, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Now that I am back home in America, the first thought that came to my mind was how excited I was to see my family and dogs. Other than that, I was mostly happy that, because although the program is over, the friends that I made, I will see again in Alabama at school....
by Darci B | Jun 28, 2017 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
After arrival in Dublin, despite my jet lag, my eyes lit up once I saw the city. As I landed I was in awe of how green and beautiful the land was. I was nervous about the weather here, especially knowing how much it rains, but so far the weather has been amazing....
by Mary H | Jun 28, 2017 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer
We arrived in London around 11 am, jet lagged, and were forced to stay awake through the rest of the day in order to be able to sleep that night. I was tired, hungry, hot, cranky, and my first thoughts of London were “this is it?” We went to a pub for...
by Cameron C | Jun 27, 2017 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
A whole month has passed and I am finally back in the United States. I have to say it feels good to be back on US soil, but I am going to miss the trip very much. After a whole month of going non stop and being with people 24/7, I don’t really know what to do...
by Alexandra Willis | Jun 27, 2017 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate
After almost 5 months abroad, I’m back home in the U.S! I will never forget the moment I had way back in January when I took off in a plane and knew I wouldn’t touch U.S soil for another 5 months. All the feelings I had of what was to come and how...
by Cameron C | Jun 9, 2017 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer
It is now week four of my study abroad trip and I have been to New York, London, Paris and finally, Milan. The trip started out awkward and a little weird since we had all just meet each other and we were still in the USA. I wish we would’ve gone straight to...
by Darci B | Jun 6, 2017 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
My name is Darci Bevan, a rising Senior at the University of Alabama. I am about to embark on the journey of a lifetime, to Dublin, Ireland for my summer internship. I will be working at Sutton Lawn and Tennis Club during my time there. The farthest out of the...
by Caroline W | May 25, 2017 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
In August 2016, I sat down in the second row of my Italian 102 classroom next to a girl who did not seem too intimidating. I chose the second row because that generally means you’re interested in the class and wanting to make a good grade but not an overachiever,...
by Haley W | May 23, 2017 | Europe, Home, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Sadly, my journey abroad has come to an end, and after a long eleven hour flight home, it still doesn’t even feel real. Initially, the first thoughts going through my head were all positive and I could not wait to be home, see my friends, and eat the food that I...
by Cameron C | May 23, 2017 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
Studying abroad without a doubt is an exciting adventure but comes with many different factors. This past summer I had the opportunity to travel to Greece and Italy. I had a little bit of a culture shock and I was ready to come home about the 10th day that I was...
by Mary H | May 19, 2017 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer
I have wanted to study abroad ever since I began college, and the time is finally here! On Sunday I leave for New York City, and a week later our group will travel to London, Paris, and we will end in Milan. Our group is full of fashion majors, so of course we are...
by Alexandra Willis | May 15, 2017 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester
Living here in Florence has been a dream come true. I live in the PERFECT location. It sits right near the COOLEST market/hip new food court, San Lorenzo Cathedral, a bunch of shopping, my campus, and of course a 5 minute walk from the heart of the city; The DUOMO!!!...
