by Nathanael J. | Dec 12, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
Wow, what a trip. I have so much to reflect on I don’t even know where to start. Even though I joined late, I feel like I have been on this trip for the whole time. As we wrap up on the last day or so, I want to say thanks to everyone in the group. I felt so welcomed...
by Mya D. | Dec 12, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Non-traditional, _
“WOW, I can’t belive we’re actually here!!!” Are my first thoughts as soon as the plan touches down in Edinburgh. But little did I know that there would be many more “wow” moments to come. First Impressions From the moment I...
by Abrielle B. | Dec 11, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Despite studying in Seville, Spain, I made the most of my time in Europe by traveling to Paris, France, and Faro, Portugal, and experiencing two different cultures. I would advise anyone studying abroad to visit as many locations as possible and make the most of the...
by Kelsie A. | Dec 11, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I first arrived in Edinburgh, I was immediately taken by the cool air and all the historic, older buildings. What I did not anticipate, though, was the number of stairs and hills I would have to walk up and down. On the very first day, I walked around 20,000...
by Konnor C. | Dec 11, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
Following a flight cancellation and rescheduling, I have finally returned to Alabama. After passing through security and approaching the gate of my flight, which had been delayed, I received a notification that my flight had been cancelled due to mechanical problems....
by Brianna C. | Dec 11, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Internship, Non-traditional, _
The opportunity to study abroad found me in the most unexpected way, through dance! As a dance major, I heard about auditions for Yonder Contemporary Dance Company, a unique group that tours across the southeastern U.S. and then travels to perform at the renowned...
by Konnor C. | Dec 11, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
Taking part in the European Innovation Academy program, this summer has led me, alongside thirty other UA students, to Porto, Portugal. What I quickly realized was just how dense the city of Porto was, and that I would certainly need some time to adjust before I could...
by Brianna C. | Dec 11, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hello from Scotland! I absolutely love it here! I’ve been learning so much and fully immersing myself in Scottish culture. Here’s a little about my study abroad experience so far: First Impressions When we landed in Edinburgh, I was so jet-lagged! Our flight was a...
by Jack D. | Dec 11, 2025 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When we weren’t visiting historical sites, we were able to visit different communities around the country. One village, Nzulezu, sat on stilts over the water. The community was made up of a historically persecuted group that could only find safety by living on the...
by Jack D. | Dec 11, 2025 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Elmina is a coastal town that once operated as the colonial capital of the Gold Coast before Cape Coast and Accra. Its name comes from the Portuguese for “the mine,” but mostly the economy is based around fishing. Elmina is bordered by the shining blue coast and is...
by Kylie Blake | Dec 11, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Non-traditional, Summer
After three very long flights back to the United States, I am officially home. I was so relieved after traveling all day. We had to leave for the airport at 3 AM Scotland time, and we didn’t get back to campus until 9 PM. It was exhausting, so I was grateful to...
by LC L. | Dec 11, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I first stepped onto the streets of Edinburgh, I felt like I’d entered another era. The age of the buildings and the cobblestone beneath my feet whispered stories from centuries past. I couldn’t help but imagine the countless people who had walked these same...
by Kylie Blake | Dec 11, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Non-traditional, Summer, _
Arriving in Scotland was such an amazing feeling. Since I’ve never flown to another country before, I’m soaking in every second of being here. On the first day, we walked all along the famous Royal Mile, seeing the different Edinburgh Fringe Festival venues, shops,...
by Haylee P. | Dec 11, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Haylee Elizabeth Pack Today was all about stepping back in time. Some friends and I made our way up the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle, its stone walls towering above the city like something out of a storybook. Inside, we explored centuries of history. The best part...
by Susannah C. | Dec 11, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
It has been almost 2 weeks since my study abroad program in Barcelona ended, so I have had plenty of time to reflect on my experience and think about any last thoughts I want to share. I was very sad to leave the city that had grown to mean so much to me, and I miss...
by Mary K. | Dec 11, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, _
There are bound to be some culture shocks when traveling to a foreign country. One of the biggest shocks for me in Italy was having to pay a cover charge per person when eating out at a restaurant. My study abroad group was only given meals for breakfast, so we ate...
by Blake S. | Dec 11, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Now that I’ve wrapped up my study abroad program in Germany and the Czech Republic, I’ve had a chance to reflect on what made the experience meaningful—and what I’d do differently next time. If you’re considering studying abroad or preparing for your own trip, here...
by Avery T. | Dec 11, 2025 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
In Vietnam there is a very special place one can visit and in doing so take part in Guinness record holding cable cart rides. The place is Mount Fransipan and it is the tallest peak in all of Indochina measuring over 10,000 feet in elevation or 3,147 meters. The first...
by Zander D. | Dec 10, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Three weeks in Portugal go by quickly, so I’ve treated every free day as a mini-project. My rules are simple: spend less than 30 euros on transport, stay under three hours from Porto, and find one snack that I could use as information to impress my family. Porto was...
by Kaya H. | Dec 5, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Non-traditional, Summer
It is with a heavy heart that I must say that my experience abroad has come to an end. As I stood at the airport gate, waiting to board my last of seven planes, I felt a strange sense of longing and relief within me. My abroad trip was nothing short of miraculous; it...
