by Luke L | Jul 19, 2021 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Honors College, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I can’t believe I am already over halfway done with my program. So far, My most exciting and culturally immersive experience was Italy’s national team winning the euro cup. I went to a big public square for the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals. There, all...
by Nisarg K | Jul 13, 2021 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Honors College, Internship, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Hi. I’m currently typing this blog post late at night in the bedroom of my shared apartment in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. I’ve writing this on the 16th of June, and I have been here for almost two weeks now. The first two weeks were very exciting (and...
by Sophie G | Jul 11, 2021 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
For the past 3 weeks, I have been apart of a study abroad program called DIS located in Copenhagen, Denmark. It has been such an amazing time so far exploring the city, meeting new people, and of course studying. There were many amazing course options to choose from,...
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 Nisarg K | Jul 6, 2021 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Honors College, Internship, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Hi again. It’s now the 6th of July as I write this on a terrace in Barcelona. Since my last post, I have travelled to Mallorca, Valencia, and Madrid during the weekends while working at my internship office and attending classes during the weekdays. Mallorca,...
by Ellen W | Jul 6, 2021 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Home, Honors College, Internship, Summer, _
This summer, I have the opportunity to complete a study abroad requirement via a virtual learning setting. I am working as an intern for Maybank one of the largest banking institutions in the Asian Market. Coming into college, studying abroad and gaining a general...
by Luke L | Jul 6, 2021 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Honors College, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad with something I would have wanted to do since high school. I wanted to experience a new culture and widen my educational horizons. Despite being delayed a year by COVID, I’m thankful to still get the opportunity to study abroad. To prepare for...
by Connor T | Jul 6, 2021 | Asia, Comm & Info Sciences, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Armenian SujoukI’ve made it tradition to stop by Go Mashawi most day’s after class to get a sandwich. They specialized in Armenian-style spiced, smoked, and cured meats. The Sujuk (sausages) are spiced with garlic, cumin, pepper, and fenugreek- a...
by Caroline G | May 24, 2021 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
My Pre-Departure Excitement and Nerves May 24th, 2021 I have known that I wanted to study abroad since I was in high school. I was supposed to study abroad last Summer 2020 in London. Like everyone, my 2020 did not go according to plan, and unfortunately, my program...
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 Emily J | Sep 23, 2019 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This is my second study abroad trip, to China, and so I am preparing for this trip did not pose any difficulties. I was looking forward to this trip, nonetheless, because I’ve never been to northern China, where the weather is more pleasant. So, this time I’ve packed...
by Salena Lee | Sep 11, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
UA in Oxford Reflecting on being abroad, I realize how remarkable of a journey I’ve committed to. It was such a fulfilling time and I learned many things, not just about myself but life and other people. I cannot tell my experience to the extent that I wish without...
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 Marco D | Aug 28, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Upon returning home, I was reminded of the differences in everyday things in England compared to the United States. The accents, grocery stores, and currencies are just few of the things that made England such a unique experience for an American student studying at...
by Virginia R | Aug 22, 2019 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Returning home from South Africa was honestly heartbreaking. I enjoyed my experience immensely and could not believe how quickly the time passed. I was so glad I was able to check off something that was on my bucket list since I was a little girl: going on a safari!!...
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 Virginia R | Aug 21, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I decided to study abroad this summer because I will be beginning my senior year this fall, and it will be my last opportunity as a student to have new academic and personal growth experiences outside the U.S. I have enjoyed studying abroad several different times...
by Ashley T | Aug 21, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am a huge fan of libraries and books of any sort and got my first library card when I was 3, so needless to say I was very excited when I was told that those of us on the UA at Oxford trip were getting Bodleian reader cards. This meant we could go into the Bodleian...
by Angelica M | Aug 21, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I miss French being spoken around me all the time. This is one of the first things which strikes me as I wait for my connection in the Atlanta airport, back on American soil. I am tired from my travels, yet the 9 hour plane ride to Atlanta went much smoother than my...
by Angelica M | Aug 21, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I love the town of Tours. Although home to a similar population size as Tuscaloosa, everything in Tours is built close together, allowing you to walk everywhere. I walk from my host family to school, from school to lunch (there are so many options!), and after class I...
