by Ella S. | Jun 27, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Today at 8 a.m., I touched down in the vibrant heart of Spain-Madrid! It’s been a day packed with thrilling firsts, each one a bold checkmark on my bucket list. To start my day, my inaugural international adventure has begun, and guess what? My passport now...
by Geoffrey D. | Jun 27, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Sophie | Jun 25, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
While deciding to study abroad may seem like a daunting process with so much information to go over and learn the process is well worth it! As a student who was unsure of everything and did not know many other students who had studied abroad in the past these are some...
by Nicholas Baines | Jun 25, 2024 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As soon as my plane touched down and the door opened, I could feel the humid air rush through the cabin. Belize is a tropical jungle, and that was apparent immediately. Though myself and the majority of the group likely came to experience the island paradise side of...
by Nicholas Baines | Jun 24, 2024 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As I finish up packing for my faculty-led trip to Belize, I’m taking a minute to write this post. Back in around February this year (I know, last minute planner), I saw an email for a faculty-led research opportunity in Belize. It stuck out to me because the...
by Cameron Jo Brumby | Jun 24, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
The perfect way to start the day is on the beach and that is exactly what we did this morning. We all walked to the beach and got towels from a vendor on the beach. We got some drinks from the beach bar then laid out and enjoyed the water and beautiful weather. After...
by Cameron Jo Brumby | Jun 24, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
I am on a UA faculty led study abroad trip this summer doing the Globalization of Sport program. Last week we were in Madrid touring their sport stadiums and attending a European sport conference. This week we traveled around Barcelona learning about various sports...
by Cameron Jo Brumby | Jun 24, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
The study abroad program I am on is UA Globalization of Sport! This is a faculty led trip which means that I am with UA professors and students. This was the first time I have traveled to Europe, so I didn’t know what to expect. While I am traveling with the...
by Ty W. | Jun 24, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
First Impressions of Belize……..My initial impression upon landing was apprehension and excitement. I was in a foreign country and knew no one. Once I arrived, I was excited to get started and get to our destination. Our first destination was Big Falls in...
by Lillian Johnson | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My second blog post will be about two incredible excursions we have taken in the last two weeks: Lake Constance and Neuschwanstein. Both of these day trips were huge selling points for the program itself, and I was thrilled to get to see the contrasting landscapes of...
by Lillian Johnson | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My initial two-week span in Germany to study the German language and culture has been an incredible and rewarding experience. This being my first time out of country (let alone on a flight), I had many thoughts of excitement and anxiety before my arrival: How would I...
by Lauren Z. | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I chose to study abroad in Austria this Summer as I feel it would be a great experience moving towards my future career and would be a great opportunity to explore another culture. Prior to committing I was nervous about the cost and the expenses of the trip but was...
by Ainsley O. | Jun 18, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
So far, I have thoroughly enjoyed exploring life in London. The city has captured my heart, particularly charming areas like Notting Hill. I wasn’t fully aware of just how vast and sprawling London is. Unlike the concentrated bustle of New York, London is...
by Gabbie Grabowski | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I saw work I only dreamed if seeing while traveling through Italy. I spent so many years studying and analyzing this work, but I never thought I would ever see it in person. Work like Judith Beheading Holofernes by Artemisia Gentileschi or Caravaggio. Seeing the...
by Matt S. | Jun 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Prior to studying abroad in London, I made sure to get a fresh haircut, as I am sure most of my peers did the same. Of course, with my luck, when I went to book an appointment with my usual guy, he was on vacation. So I ventured out to find a new barber, and, well, I...
by Matt S. | Jun 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
On our final free day in Lisbon, a group of around 15 of us embarked on a day trip to Madrid, a venture that filled me with excitement for various reasons. Thanks to my mother’s profession as a Spanish teacher, I possessed an unexpectedly profound understanding...
by Matt S. | Jun 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Before embarking on our journey to London, our professor expressed his desire to secure tickets for the entire group to attend a premier league game. However, as our departure drew near, it became apparent that obtaining these tickets would be a challenge. Undeterred,...
by Makayla T. | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I have now been home for exactly one week after studying abroad for three months in Rome, Italy. It feels so surreal to be home and back with my friends and family in my own house. As much as I miss Rome and the new friends I made abroad, it is comforting to be back...
by Madison T. | Jun 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
On the last night of my study abroad, I sat with my friends in our hotel lobby, and we talked about all the things we had learned and experienced in our time together. We had visited 15 cities and 5 countries in 3 weeks, and our favorite memories consisted of climbing...
by Hannah V. | Jun 14, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As my study abroad in London and Lisbon is nearing its end, I wanted to write others about the ease of traveling to other countries while in Europe. Once across the Atlantic, wherever your home base may be, it is very easy and cost-effective to hop from country to...
