Bama Bloggers Abroad

Eating My Way Through 8 Countries in Europe

I’d consider myself a pretty adventurous eater. While I often cook the same meals at home and tend to order my favorites when I go out, I’m always up for trying something new, especially when...

Paris Day Trip

Our class trip to Paris was the excursion I had most looked forward to before the trip began. However, I quickly realized that I actually dreaded the major tourist attractions. Paris felt like a...

A Mystic Land

This picture was taken on top of Diamond Hill in Co. Galway, Ireland. It was the last of the major hikes we did while in the Emerald Isle and absolutely breathtaking. It was cloudy and misty the...

UA in Germany 2025: Strasbourg and Konstanz

Hello everyone! Last time I posted, I showed some photos from Freiburg where our group has been studying and talked about what all we’ve been getting into. This post will be about two excursions...

Before the Books: Exploring Seville and Cádiz

Before classes started here in Seville, I had the chance to explore the city and it’s already been pretty amazing. One of the first things we did was a bike tour of the city. It was a good way to...

Trace in Seville, Spain – UA Education Abroad

Trace in Seville, Spain – UA Education Abroad

Hey, I’m Trace. I’m a student at the University of Alabama, and right now I’m studying abroad in Seville, Spain through the UA Education Abroad program. I’m really thankful to be a recipient of this...

More about Sevilla, Spain

After having been in Sevilla for about 3 weeks, I’ve observed and gained a deeper insight to the culture here. The one thing that peaked my interest was why Sevilla is the way it is: the tiny...

Soaring in Sevilla, Spain

Soaring in Sevilla, Spain

Studying abroad is an experience I knew I wanted to embark on during my time in college. Having the opportunity to study in Spain is a blessing because I'm putting myself out of my comfort zone and...

Jetlag Jitters

If there is one thing that anyone knows about traveling, it’s that there is a likely chance you may get jetlag going from point A to point B. While this may not have been the biggest worry I had in...

How I feel being back in the US

How I feel being back in the US

Coming home after studying abroad is an emotional rollercoaster. I remember getting off the plane and feeling both happy and sad at the same time. The sounds of English, the ease of getting around...

Halfway point of the best time of my life!

Halfway point of the best time of my life!

First Impressions When I initially went to Italy, I was both excited and scared. When I came to Florence, I kept asking myself, "Is this happening?" "Am I ready for this?" and "I can't wait to eat...

The End of an Era: Post-Trip Thoughts

Wow, what an incredible time it's been. I can't believe it's already over. On my first day, I stepped into the apartment and saw the view outside and immediately said to myself, "I'm going to miss...

The Final Days

As my six-week experience in Colombia comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on what an amazing journey it’s been. During these final days, I’m doing everything I can to soak it all in and...

First Impressions

Coming to Colombia, I was very excited because it has a culture I've always admired, and I would have six weeks to explore and enjoy. When I heard about the opportunity to study abroad, IN Colombia,...

Post-trip thoughts: May in New Zealand!

As I reflect back on my trip, I have an overwhelming sense of gratitude.  I can’t help but think of what a privilege it was to have the opportunity to experience the things I did while abroad in New...

Mid-trip Update: May in New Zealand!

Here I am about halfway through my trip in Christchurch, New Zealand!  The trip so far has been an absolute whirlwind in the best way.  Our days have been absolutely jam-packed and I am exhausted...

Scared to Study Abroad? So Was I

To be honest, studying abroad was never really on my mind or on my bucket list of things to do during my college years.  However, once my scholarship package offered a stipend to use specifically...

5 Things to Buy Abroad

I’m currently studying abroad in Barranquilla, Colombia. I packed my suitcase, my book bag, and a tote bag like I was preparing for every scenario possible. I already wrote an article about things...

Five Things I Wish I Brought to Colombia

I am currently studying abroad in Barranquilla, Colombia. I packed my suitcase, book bag, and tote. As someone who both over and under packed, I will tell you what I wished I would have brought...

Preparations for my journey to Seville, Spain

I chose to study abroad because of the immense opportunity and cultural awareness I would gain by doing so. My first study abroad journey is a 2 course, 6 credit hour opportunity in Seville, Spain....

My Study Abroad Experience in Spain

My journey to Spain went according to plan as my first week in Seville I ventured across the city various times. I visited Plaza De Espana, a famous square in Seville. The beautiful architectural...

There No Place like The Cu Chi Tunnels

There No Place like The Cu Chi Tunnels

We are coming up to our last destination of our Vietnam trip, Ho Chi Minh City. It was known as Saigon until it was renamed to honor the first President of the United Vietnam, Ho Chine Minh. Ho Chi...

The Day I Realized What Trekking Truly Meant

The Day I Realized What Trekking Truly Meant

We have been in Vietnam for a week now. Just long enough where you truly start to get adjusted to everything happening around you. We started off in Hanoi, and now we are visiting the beautiful rice...

You Never Know What to Expect

I think when going to a new country, you realize that there will be differences, but you can't truly know what they are until you get there. In my case, I didn't realize that motorbikes were...

Week two in Seville

I’ve now been in Seville, Spain, for two weeks, and I can say it’s very different than what I expected. The culture here is rich and deep, and the history goes all the way back to the 15th century....

End of My Journey in Seville

I finished my classes 3 days ago, and now I’m preparing to take my very long flight back home. Right now, I feel extremely excited to be heading back because I really miss being able to communicate...

From Stranger to Sevillano: A Monday in Seville

Now that I’ve spent a few weeks settling into life in Seville, I decided to take a closer look at an ordinary Monday to see what still surprises me and what’s starting to feel more familiar. Mondays...

First Day in France

First Day in France

I landed at the airport around noon in Paris, France and took a bus to Tours, France to meet my host family after landing. I was tired and super nervous to meet them. Meeting them eased some of my...

NF – LUENEBURG – POST 3

NF – LUENEBURG – POST 3

Back home and feeling a little bit of reverse culture shock: not having to tackle waiters to get the check, not knowing how or what to recycle, not using cash and coins. It’s been just a week, and I...

Ghana Bound

Ghana Bound

I’m excited and nervous. It has been a lifelong dream of mine to study abroad, but life got in the way and prevented me from fulfilling my dreams. With my daughter being an adult and a college...

Forevermore, Voyage 134

Forevermore, Voyage 134

Embarking on Semester at Sea is singlehandedly the best decision I have made in my entire life. Ever since I was in middle school I knew I wanted to participate in the program and my dream has...

Hana in Ghana

Hana in Ghana

During my time on Semester at Sea, I was able to visit Ghana for a few days. Our ship, the MV World Odyssey, ported in Tema, Ghana for three days and Takoradi, Ghana, for three days in October. My...

Fighting Jet Lag

Fighting Jet Lag

My study abroad opportunity was not only my first study abroad, but also my first time ever leaving the United States. I had so many questions about what to bring and what to prepare for, but it is...

Chatty Americans

Chatty Americans

“Americans are so talkative and friendly—people here don’t just chat with everyone they meet”. This was a comment I got on the train to London at 4 a.m., after spending the past hour talking to...

Tips from an Overpacker

Tips from an Overpacker

I am a chronic overpacker. There’s no getting around it. I always find myself leaving home with a bag bursting at the seams, hoping desperately I don’t have to open it and somehow manage to achieve...