by Thomas G. | Jun 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
The Factors When studying abroad there is a plethora of factors to decide over. Where should I go? What do I want to learn while I am there? What culture do I want to immerse myself in? What is my price range? Do I want to participate in a class or an internship? The...
by Nicole Chavez | Jun 9, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’m currently in Spain and experiencing a culture shock. As someone from a small town in rural Alabama, traveling to various cities in such a short amount of time is unlike any other traveling experience I’ve ever had. Sightseeing and walking have been...
by Nicole Chavez | Jun 9, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hi there! I am Nicole a rising junior here at UA. I have been interested in participating in a study abroad since I started at UA and have always wanted to explore outside of the country and thought it would be best to participate now as a student while I can....
by Catherine Yeilding | Jun 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Maya S | Jun 9, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
It’s no secret that one of the best perks of studying abroad in Europe is the ability to travel to new countries inexpensively and easily. So far during my study abroad, I have been able to travel to multiple countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, and France....
by Katherine C. | Jun 8, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As I reflect on my trip to Europe with some of my fellow accounting classmates, I am immensely thankful. The trip was an amazing experience as a first-timer in Europe. Dr. Lopez and Dr. Pollard planned a wonderful trip, with amazing day trips such as many ruins,...
by Ryan E. | Jun 7, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
Our program here is about Spanish Language and Culture and our program is based out of Barranquilla, Colombia but we are spending two of our weekends in other cities on the northern coast of Colombia. This weekend we went to the city of Santa Marta. Santa Marta is a...
by Aubri Wherry | Jun 7, 2023 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, North America, South America, Summer, _
This past Friday, I visited one of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever seen. We went on a catamaran to Anguilla, a British-owned island. The beach we stopped at, called Prickly Pear, was so tranquil. It had beautiful white sand and calm turquoise water. I could...
by Dorothy Hemauer | Jun 7, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Heading to Vietnam / Cambodia / Thailand I chose to study abroad because I have yet to leave the country and I knew that at this point in my life, I had the perfect opportunity to do so. My family has yet to leave the country, so having the chance to be able to...
by Dorothy Hemauer | Jun 7, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Vietnam / Cambodia / Thailand Studying abroad has been incredibly interesting so far. Specifically, the connections that I have made and the variances that I have seen in lifestyle between regions.In each city that we have been in I have tried my best to make a...
by Peyton Z. | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Littered among many of the islands that make up the Greek nation lies Santorini, the gem of the Aegean Sea. Nestled within a protected bay of smaller islands, this high-rise city is a sight to behold. Located within the town of Oia, the white buildings topped with...
by Greta Zivkovich | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I do not know how I didn’t know about Bruges, Belgium before I studied abroad but I will never forget it. My group and I took a coach bus from Paris to Bruges, and it took a little over 4 hours which considering we left at 5 am, I slept for most of them. When we...
by Greta Zivkovich | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
There is something for everyone in London, England whether you are looking to catch a play, walk through a museum, people watch, or are royal obsessed, London covers all the bases. I took the train from Paris, France to London which took around 2 hours via the...
by Greta Zivkovich | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I had been dreaming about traveling to Paris since I was 6 years old, and the time had finally come. We boarded a plane in Athens, Greece, and I spent the whole 3 hours or so practically shaking with excitement. I couldn’t decide what I wanted to do first, Eiffel...
by Aidan Flynn | Jun 7, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When at the top of Table Mountain the view is spectacular! With the overlook of the bustling city of Cape Town, the clouds floating lazily above the sky, and the waves crashing into the rocks lining the shore it becomes a whole new world at the top of Table Mountain....
by Aidan Flynn | Jun 7, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
It never felt like I was at the tip of the world until I had gone to the Cape of Good Hope, or its original name the Cape of Storms. I can tell you though that this changed quickly upon reaching the historic lighthouse at the top of a sheer cliff overlooking the...
by Aidan Flynn | Jun 7, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
After completing my first year at Bama, I thought I had it all figured out as far as all things Bama went. I went to all the football and basketball games, made tons of great friends, and did well in my classes. I would soon discover, however, that nothing compares to...
by Morgan Mittlestadt | Jun 6, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, South America, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Morgan Mittlestadt | B.S. in Chemistry | McCollough Institute for Pre-Medical Scholars
by Julia Leskow | Jun 5, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Education, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
I don’t even know where to begin! My experience in New Zealand so far has been nothing short of wonderful. From planting trees by the beach with local high school students, to star gazing on the beach at night, to bungy jumping in Queenstown, I could go on and on...
by Brianna Holder | Jun 5, 2023 | Africa, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As I descended into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, a world within a world revealed itself. The sheer beauty and diversity of wildlife that thrived in this natural amphitheater left me in awe. From elephants grazing peacefully to lions basking in the...
