by Alex J. | Oct 26, 2026 | _
The next flight feels different. As I prepare to leave Rome, I find myself caught between looking back at everything these past few months have given me and looking ahead to what comes next. It still feels impossible to fully process that I have spent over 100 days...
by Monica M. | Oct 26, 2026 | _
The highlight of my first days on my study abroad has been taking a Tuk Tuk tour. A Tuk Tuk is a cross between a Vespa and a golf cart. They seem vintage; a lot of them are modeled in the European fashion and decorated in some sort of way. My friends and I had seen...
by Nicholas Z. | Oct 26, 2026 | _
The maymester starts only a few days after the finals in Tuscaloosa end. During your finals, you might be daydreaming of what your classes, adventure, and life will look like in a week being halfway across the world. Not without reason. The...
by Jacob R. | Oct 26, 2026 | _
Upon my return home, I have noted differences from Italy. One difference is not having to pay tolls every time I drive. When my group was riding our bus to different locations, the driver had to pay tolls to get on and off the highways. I have rarely seen tolls where...
by Jackson B. | Oct 26, 2026 | _
I’m writing this after arriving in Sienna after about 4 days in Rome. It’s been quite an adjustment, both physically from the jetlag, and culturally because everything from the bathrooms to the restaurants is a completely different experience. People expect different...
by Landon B. | Oct 22, 2026 | Europe, _
My family never left America. Not once growing up, and not for lack of curiosity, it just was not something we did. So when the chance to study abroad came up through the University of Alabama, the whole idea sat strangely in my head, like something that happened to...
by Alayna H. | Oct 22, 2026 | Central America, Community Health Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
05/13/2026 As I sit on the plane that is taking me to Costa Rica, I can’t help but share a few sentiments. Over the past week, I felt a different mix of emotions. My feelings ranged from sadness and apprehension to excitement. Overall, I am excited to go to Costa...
by Jacob R. | Oct 22, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, _
I have arrived! My first impression of the city is its beauty. It can seem sketchy on the outskirts of the town due to rundown buildings and graffiti, but once we arrived in the city, I was taken aback by the historical buildings. It is easy to tell that craftsmanship...
by Ej J. | Oct 22, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
On May 1st, 2026, I graduated with a B.S. degree in Computer Science with a concentration in Cybersecurity. 4 days later, I immediately drove to Atlanta where I would meet my classmates for the Management Information Systems (MIS) Europe Study Abroad experience in...
by Soniyah C. | Oct 22, 2026 | Europe, Nursing, _
As I prepare to leave for my trip abroad, I am reflecting on my motivation for why I decided to study abroad. Throughout my nursing school journey, I have gained an understanding that the healthcare field is shaped not only by science but also by the culture, values,...
by Elena A. | Oct 22, 2026 | _
As my trip to Greece gets closer, it’s starting to feel a lot more real—and honestly a mix of excitement and nerves. I decided to study abroad because I wanted to experience something outside of my normal routine and push myself a little. I was lucky enough to visit...
by Callahan D. | Oct 22, 2026 | _
A couple of months ago, I made a last-second decision to apply for the UA Macroeconomics Study Abroad trip. I had seen a flyer about the program and decided to do a little research. It seemed reasonably affordable, and it would help me complete a class in just three...
by Michael A. | Oct 15, 2026 | _
Hello! My name is Michael Azzato, and I am currently studying abroad through the UA in Europe Program for Macroeconomics in Croatia and Italy. The first stop on our faculty-led trip was in Dubrovnik, located in the very south of Croatia. My journey was not short, but...
by Aydrian L. | Oct 15, 2026 | _
From the moment we arrived in Greece, I felt like I had stepped into an entirely different rhythm of life. The very first thing I noticed was just how full and alive everything felt. The streets were crowded, the buildings were close together, and the neighborhoods...
by Adina A. | Oct 15, 2026 | _
Since the moment I arrived in Athens, it has been an extremely busy but worthwhile experience. My program consists of three in-clinic days seeing a vast variety of patients as well as introduction classes to Greek and Arabic to help understand the culture of locals as...
by Arriyana H. | Oct 15, 2026 | _
Next stop, Sint Maarten! I chose to study abroad because I wanted to challenge my perspective and step out of the “Tuscaloosa bubble.” While I love the University of Alabama, I knew that experiencing a different culture firsthand would provide a level of...
by Madisyn Harris | Oct 8, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Coming back for my second arrival honestly felt so different from the first time—in a really good way. The first time I got here, everything felt kind of chaotic and new, and I was just trying to figure things out. This time, it felt way more familiar, like I actually...
by Grey B. | Oct 5, 2026 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Coming to The University of Alabama, I was certain of a lot of things. I would come to experience some of which would come to fruition after my first year and some of which I would still have to look forward to. One of the only things I never saw coming was the fact...
by Caden C. | Oct 1, 2026 | _
When I first stepped off the plane in London, I couldn’t believe I was finally here. After months of planning and anticipation, I was about to experience the United Kingdom not as a tourist, but as a student studying public health. I was excited, a little...
by Grace G. | Oct 1, 2026 | _
One of the biggest reasons I was excited to study abroad was the opportunity to travel and experience places I had only ever seen in pictures. While the academic side of studying abroad has been incredibly rewarding, some of my favorite memories have come from...
