by Jordan Copenhaver | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My study abroad situation was unique because I left the Thursday of exam week to travel to Croatia for my month abroad. With no time to make a trip home I had the additional task of packing up my entire dorm room and packing for study abroad on top of taking my final...
by Kelsey F. | Jun 6, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
After studying abroad, I learned so much about myself and the world. I decided to share some advice to help future students navigate this new experience. Here are five things that helped me while studying abroad. 1. Go to Class! I know this may seem self-explanatory...
by Sara B. | Jun 6, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Now that I’m back in Chicago, my mind is swirling with thoughts and feelings about my recent adventure in Belize. When I first arrived at the airport, I was overcome with sadness and nostalgia, realizing that my incredible study abroad experience had ended. I...
by Sara B. | Jun 6, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My first impression when I arrived in Belize was that it was very hot; I suddenly got apprehensive about the weather and if I would be in miserable heat the entire time. The first night, I asked my TA, Kaitlyn, about it, and she assured me when we got to the water,...
by Sara B. | Jun 6, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hello, I am traveling to Belize from May 4 until May 22 for a research project. I am an accounting major with an international business minor, and I chose this study abroad opportunity for the unique experiences it offers. As an accounting major, it is rare for me to...
by Emilie A. | Jun 6, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
When we first arrived in Bologna I was a little overwhelmed because our luggage was still in Paris so we had to claim lost luggage at the airport. Thankfully, the airport delivered our luggage the next day so we didn’t have to go long without our belongings. That is...
by Anna Kate M. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As my study abroad trip comes to a close, one thing I have thought a lot about is how well I did or did not prepare for my time in each city. Luckily for me, the first half of my trip was in London and I got to share the experience with a friend that had already been...
by Victoria J. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I think my favorite part about traveling through London was being able to see Big Ben, London Eye, Buckingham Palace, and so many more places that I dreamed of seeing. Days feel so much longer while in London that we were able to see so much in just one day. Little...
by Makyia B. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
While traveling abroad I experienced a lot of culture shock. I spent two weeks in Spain, specifically Madrid and Barcelona. Seeing the different culture was not only eye opening but sometimes confusing or frustrating. For example, Spaniards are extremely touchy and...
by KarMiya L. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I landed in Birmingham after over 24 hours of solid traveling. It’s a lot of work to cross an ocean. I made several of my favorite memories in Barcelona in our last 5 or so days of being abroad. We visited a gorgeous cathedral, an old military fortress, and I...
by Chase Callahan | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Enjoying the Local Cuisine While you are abroad, there will certainly come a time when you and a few others within your group may venture off to enjoy a meal in your free time. This has been one of my favorite activities on my trip so far. Getting to experience...
by Ella Hart | Jun 6, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My first impression when I arrived in Australia was that I was in an exciting place. I landed in Sydney first, and I wanted to see a glimpse of the opera house from the plane. I knew that I would later get the chance to explore it. I have an extended study abroad with...
by Ella Hart | Jun 6, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I chose to study abroad in Australia to broaden my horizons in the world of international business. I think a lot of business for me can be done in an English-speaking country, and I thought this would a great place to learn more about a different consumer market and...
by Rachel W. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Rachel W. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Rachel W. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Mariel P. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Upon returning to the United States, I couldn’t believe how much I had seen and done in a short time. I had taken in so much history, immersed myself in different cultures, tried new foods, etc. Coming home was bittersweet. I missed fast food, the comfort of...
by Ella Davis | May 31, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad has always been an interest of mine during college. I received an email about a scholarship to study abroad in Rome, Italy for a month during the summer. Italy was on my top 3 list of places I wanted to study abroad. This was a perfect opportunity and...
by Olivia H. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Finals week was one of the most challenging weeks to balance while abroad. In my program, our grades were heavily weighted on the midterm and final so that we could have lighter workloads throughout the semester. Because of this, the finals required a lot of studying;...
by Olivia H. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Before going abroad, I had really limited travel experience that mostly consisted of family road trips and spring break with my friends. I had never been out of the country and was stressed about planning my weekend trips. After having one of the best semesters of my...
