by Michaela W | Apr 28, 2016 | Faculty-Led, Nursing, Semester
Now that I’m home I already want to make plans to go on another trip. I don’t know if I’d like to experience somewhere new or return to the Dominican Republic, but it will have to be as an RN rather than a student. When I first arrived at the airport...
by Michaela W | Mar 24, 2016 | Faculty-Led, North America, Nursing, Semester
My first impression when arriving in Santa Domingo/San Juan was shock at how different it is than what I am used to. I was shocked and felt so thankful for what I have. The first situation I encountered was the communication barrier when everyone around me spoke...
by Monica W | Mar 24, 2016 | Faculty-Led, North America, Nursing, Semester
Today is the fourth day of my study abroad experience and my third day in the Dominican Republic. Our first day in the country, we spent our time at a YWAM camp in Santo Domingo. However, we traveled to San Juan, where we are staying and working for the rest of the...
by Lucas U | Feb 24, 2016 | Central America, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Semester
When I heard during Fall orientation that the Capstone College of Nursing was organizing a trip to the Dominican Republic to set up health clinics, I knew without a doubt that I wanted to go. One of my biggest passions in life is community service, and I have always...
by Allison M | Jan 14, 2016 | North America, Nursing, Semester, UA-Affiliate
When thinking of the Dominican Republic, the first thoughts I have of the country are beautiful beaches in the middle of the Caribbean. I envision it much like the picture I have shared with this post. Unfortunately, when you venture inwards, away from the picturesque...
by Monica W | Jan 6, 2016 | Faculty-Led, North America, Nursing, Semester
My study abroad experience is still a little over two months away. Thus, I still have plenty of time to prepare for this exciting opportunity. In fact, over this Christmas break I have been completing paperwork and other preparatory tasks. This particular trip abroad...
by Michaela W | Jan 4, 2016 | Faculty-Led, North America, Nursing, Semester
I am currently a fifth semester nursing student at the University of Alabama. I am traveling to Santa Domingo over Spring Break of 2016 with other nursing students and faculty to provide medical care to people there. I chose to study abroad because I believe it...
by Jami L | Aug 19, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
Though my time in Cambodia was nearing its end I was experiencing mixed emotions about leaving the country that had been my home for the last 10 days. It was hot in Cambodia – my sweat glands had become little orifices of Niagara Falls. I wanted to see my...
by Jami L | Aug 17, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
Upon arriving in Cambodia it was apparent what poverty the country lives in. On the way to the hotel from the airport I could see people on the side of the road doing business out of there homes; keep in mind we did not arrive in Cambodia until about 1 o’clock...
by Keema B | Aug 10, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
It has been a month since I have left East Asia, and I must admit that I miss that place so much! This trip has been such a life changing experience for me in so many different ways. To be more specific, weeks have gone by and I’m still reminiscing on the time I spent...
by Jami L | Aug 10, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
I had never been out of the country before, and of all of the trips I choose to take, I choose the one that requires 23 hours of airtime. I was extremely excited to visit Cambodia, to learn from their culture, and to provide medical aid to its people. The last time I...
by Kayla C | Jul 24, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing
I’ve been home from my trip to Cambodia for a couple weeks now, but it feels like ages. It was such a long journey, and I was exhausted when I reached home, both physically and emotionally. Being an introverted person, I am glad to be home. I LOVED my team and all the...
by Keema B | Jul 14, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
I’ve arrived home but I wrote this while I was in East Asia: All I can say is wow! East Asia is such an amazing experience. This medical trip is more than I had ever expected it to be. It has exceeded my expectations and invited me to a whole different world and...
by Kayla C | Jul 7, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
I am home now from Cambodia, but I wrote this while there: It’s been a long few days. We flew for 22 hours (not including layover time in Atlanta and Korea) and arrived in Phnom Penh about 11 pm Friday night. Having lost 12 hours of our lives, our bodies were confused...
by Alicia P | Jul 7, 2015 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
Woke up on our last day and made last minute checks on all my assignments before turning it in. Three of us decided to go get waffles on a stick but turns out they actually didn’t have any so we got crepes instead, good last breakfast in Greece. From there...
by Keema B | Jul 6, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
I can’t believe I’m going to be traveling to East Asia in a few days! Many factors played into my decision to study abroad. One of the factors that played into my decision is my desire to provide medical care to people that are not able to afford it. Serving others...
by Alicia P | Jun 22, 2015 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
Yasas! UA in Greece had reserved seats at our buffet breakfast at the hotel in Olympia this morning and it wasn’t half bad! I even tried another type of tea with honey, and my roommate only had to help me a little bit in making it. We traveled about 10 minutes...
by Caroline J | Jun 19, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
I can’t believe that in a little less than two days, I will be starting my 25-hour plane/bus/tuk tuk (google pictures of this and laugh as you imagine me riding on one) journey to Cambodia. If you know me, you can probably imagine how many lists I have made and...
by Kayla C | Jun 19, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
I leave in less than 2 DAYS for Cambodia to bring medical clinics to people in remote villages! I’ve spent the past year working my behind off in nursing school, getting closer and closer to the goal of becoming a Registered Nurse. Now I have the privilege of going...
by Alicia P | Jun 18, 2015 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
Me holding up the Parthenon UA in Greece started off ou r day with an awesome breakfast at our hotel and I even tried a pastry from Dr. Summers’ hometown of Thessaloniki. We then walked to the Agora and had lecture there. After lecture, we got to explore...