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 Hanna F | Jun 5, 2020 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
As everyone else this semester, I was forced to end my exchange early and come home amid the Coronavirus Pandemic. Not only was this very disappointing and sad but it was also a very scary experience with how quickly everything escalated....
by Hanna F | Jun 4, 2020 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
I’ll admit, my first month in France was hard. I could speak as much French as the average 3-year-old, and for me, reading French takes the brain power just short of calculus. I knew no one and I was all alone for the very first time, with more than an ocean...
by Nia A | Apr 27, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
by Anna P | Apr 17, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester
So we’ve all heard by now how corona virus has affected all of the students on study abroad. The chaos a week before myself and two friends were supposed to be off to Spain and Portugal for our spring holidays, which lasts a month over here! As our numbers dwindled,...
by Anna P | Apr 9, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
Glasgow is classified as a UNESCO City of Music which is thrilling. There are always so many shows going on and live music nights out. I have a weakness for spending money on concerts and music so this is a dangerous place for me to be. This post will showcase some...
by Anna P | Mar 28, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
It was 8 am and it was still dark outside. Forget jet lag messing with your sense of time, the light here made me constantly question what time it was when I first arrived. The sun doesn’t rise until after 8 and it is dark again by 5 pm. On the plus side, I have never...
by Amanda C | Mar 24, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Pre-Departure Get to know me! My name is Amanda Catalano and I am a junior at Alabama. I am studying Psychology and Spanish, and I am from Wisconsin. I am studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain through an affiliate program called CEA. I chose to study abroad because I...
by Shannon D | Mar 17, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Duration, Europe, Program Type, Region, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Well, it is March 16th, and I am back at home in my bed writing this last post, when I should be at my homestay in Barcelona right now, exhausted from a weekend trip to Amsterdam and trying to catch up on homework. However, the corona virus that began in China in...
by Hanna F | Mar 10, 2020 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
By studying abroad, I faced my fears and boarded a plane all by myself for the first time in my life. For an hour, tears streamed down my face as I contemplated my decision to study abroad. I think most people are excited; they just can’t wait to leave, ready for the...
by Anna | Feb 20, 2020 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
One of the best parts of studying abroad is the multitude of opportunities to travel. This is what I was most excited about when I chose a location is western Europe. Compared even to domestic travel within the United States, international travel across Europe is...
by Shannon D | Feb 17, 2020 | Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
As I write this, I am avoiding studying for my four impending midterm exams for my classes I am taking abroad here in Barcelona, Spain. I am also in shock that I am already halfway through my semester abroad. Although it seems like I have not seen my family or been in...
by Alecsander M | Feb 15, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I did not have long to prepare before I left for Germany. I was returning home from an internship and knew I would only have 5 days to pack. It would be at least 5 months before I would have a chance to be home again, so I needed to be sure that I would have all the...
by Colin T | Feb 14, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
Howdy y’all, my name is Colin Owen Turybury and I am spending my spring semester in Mannheim, Germany. I came to Mannheim on January 27th and spent 3 days in Frankfurt before riding German rails to my apartment by the university. I felt that it was important for...
by Lauren T | Feb 8, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Arriving back home was different than expected. What I had initially expected was the annoyance of the south to come back, but in reality, I was just highly confused and ever so grateful to see my dogs and my house again. Upon arriving back home, the Christmas feeling...
by Alexis F | Jan 29, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Hello everyone! I am Alexis Fagan a sophomore at the University! I am a Psychology major on the Pre-med track. Studying abroad is something i’ve always wanted to do, It crossed my mind multiple time but as a pre-med student I never thought I would be able to fit it in...
by Evans J | Jan 27, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
After coming home from an eventful semester abroad, I have been met with a mixed set of emotions. I have loved getting to see family and friends, but I still find myself adjusting back to the way things were. I still long for the streets of Bordeaux and the adventures...
by Nia A | Jan 17, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Hi, I’m Nia and I am going to be studying abroad at the University of Roehampton in London, England. I am a sophmore at the University of Alabama, majoring in Anthropology! My new Uni for the next Semester! It’s officially a week before I leave for England. I...
by Shannon D | Jan 15, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Growing up, I had always wanted to see the world. I loved meeting new people with different backgrounds than my own to learn about new cultures and gain perspective in my own life. However, with school, sports, and various other activities in my life, I was never able...
by Riley L | Dec 17, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
There are a lot of incredible things about studying abroad. And most of the time, you’ve talked to other people who have done it and seen instagram posts of your acquaintances. It’s going to be amazing! It’s going to be the most incredible experience of my life! And...
