by Riley L | Dec 12, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
One of the most amazing things about studying abroad is the opportunity to live in a new place and take the chance to travel and see more of the world than you could from home. But traveling is hard, and it also can be hard to find people you want to travel with. So...
by Riley L | Dec 2, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I love the BvG. Which is great, because the BvG’s logo is a heart and their slogan is “Weil wir lieben dich.” In German, that means “Because we love you.” So the feelings are mutual. What is the BvG, you ask? Oh, it’s the public transportation system in Berlin. S-Bahn...
by Lauren T | Nov 19, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
Honesty, so far, Bordeaux has been a whirlwind. Upon arrival into Bordeaux, I can say that the world felt a little bit larger due to the abundance of the unknown at the time. So many new faces, places, smells, sounds, and different expectations for social life. After...
by Emily J | Sep 23, 2019 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This is my second study abroad trip, to China, and so I am preparing for this trip did not pose any difficulties. I was looking forward to this trip, nonetheless, because I’ve never been to northern China, where the weather is more pleasant. So, this time I’ve packed...
by Salena Lee | Sep 11, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
UA in Oxford Reflecting on being abroad, I realize how remarkable of a journey I’ve committed to. It was such a fulfilling time and I learned many things, not just about myself but life and other people. I cannot tell my experience to the extent that I wish without...
by Evans J | Sep 2, 2019 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Hi everyone, my name is Evans Johnson and I am a senior at The University. I have decided to spend my first semester in the beautiful city of Bordeaux, France at KEDGE University. I write this post as I sit waiting at the airport for the flight that will take me on my...
by Marco D | Aug 28, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Upon returning home, I was reminded of the differences in everyday things in England compared to the United States. The accents, grocery stores, and currencies are just few of the things that made England such a unique experience for an American student studying at...
by Alexandra A | Aug 21, 2019 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I participated in the UA in Ireland: Chemical Engineering program in June 2019. The dates for this program were May 27th – June 28th, 2019. We took two courses, Transport Phenomena (CHE 324) and Stem Cell Bioengineering (CHE 492). Our last two Transport homework...
by Virginia R | Aug 21, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I decided to study abroad this summer because I will be beginning my senior year this fall, and it will be my last opportunity as a student to have new academic and personal growth experiences outside the U.S. I have enjoyed studying abroad several different times...
by Ashley T | Aug 21, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am a huge fan of libraries and books of any sort and got my first library card when I was 3, so needless to say I was very excited when I was told that those of us on the UA at Oxford trip were getting Bodleian reader cards. This meant we could go into the Bodleian...
by Tyler M | Aug 21, 2019 | _
The first things going through my head as I arrived in Chicago were my family. It’d been a while since I had seen them, and I missed them so much. The part that really got me though was that everything was about to change so quickly again, but this time it’d be back...
by Angelica M | Aug 21, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I miss French being spoken around me all the time. This is one of the first things which strikes me as I wait for my connection in the Atlanta airport, back on American soil. I am tired from my travels, yet the 9 hour plane ride to Atlanta went much smoother than my...
by Aran M | Aug 19, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
While there are many moments that I will treasure forever from my time studying abroad in Italy, there is one day that I can’t help but talk about every single time. My group and I were about a week into our study abroad program and we had decided to take a weekend...
by Alexandra A | Aug 17, 2019 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
While participating in the UA in Ireland: Chemical Engineering program, you will spend an excessive amount of time studying and doing homework. Your best friends will be coffee (which is €1 before 0900 at the on-campus Starbucks), your textbook, the library, and your...
by Hailey V | Aug 16, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
After an unforgettable six weeks in London, I was ready to come back to the States. The UK is similar enough to the US that I didn’t experience too much reverse culture shock. But of course, I find myself missing certain aspects of my study abroad experience...
by Camryn M | Aug 14, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’ve been in France for a few weeks now, and it has been everything I’ve always dreamed of! I first arrived in Paris, where we stayed for a week and did some sightseeing. I was so excited to see all the signs in French and the bakeries on every corner....
by JunLan | Aug 10, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Comm & Info Sciences, Commerce & Business, Duration, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
For the longest time, I always struggled with being true to myself yet I was always subconsciously running away from and ignoring it, scared that maybe what I found when I looked hard enough into myself would be someone I really didn’t like at all. And a lot of that...
by Rachel S | Aug 7, 2019 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Well, I’ve come full circle. I have traveled to China and returned home all in one piece. I honestly missed the United States. Breakfast food, potato chips in certain flavors, driving, trees, and the sky are all things as aspects of life at home that I missed....
by Angelica M | Aug 5, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am writing this update from the airport, where I am currently sitting as I wait to board a plane that will take me to Paris, France. From there I will travel via bullet train (the TGV) to the town of Tours, where I will spend the next four weeks living with a host...
by Cecilia | Aug 5, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I missed very few things as much as I missed this cat. If I could have taken him with me, I would have never left the UK. I’ve been back in the states for almost a week now, and every day I find myself forgetting that I am not, in fact, still in England. I...
