by Fredericka B | Sep 24, 2018 | Africa, Internship, Semester, Social Work, _
There is no doubt that there are highs and lows when studying abroad. One minute, you can be having an amazing conversation with a Ghanaian, the next, someone may be trying to talk to you and they get frustrated because you cannot understand them. You can have a...
by Jessica F | Sep 11, 2018 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer, _
I miss Africa. I miss the people. I miss the culture. I miss the genuine happiness that everyone carried. It has now been 3 months since my trip to Zambia and I miss it more and more with each day that goes by. Those people will never know the impact that they have...
by Alyssa P | Sep 9, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Packing up and moving for 5 months is not an easy feat. Especially when you have to add baggage weight limitations and the ability to take everything you have on the go. Then you add in the fear of something being lost or stolen, and it turns into an...
by Tatum D | Sep 5, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
It has been one month since I arrived back home from Oxford! I catch myself missing my sweet little English spots nearly every day. Looking back on my adventures, I can now say with full assurance that my month abroad enriched my life in so many ways. When I arrived...
by Fredericka B | Sep 2, 2018 | Africa, Internship, Semester, Social Work, _
What do you do when you finally get to begin the journey of your dreams after waiting for a year? You take a leap of faith, double check that you’ve packed everything, and brace your self for an unforgettable experience. Doing my social work field practicum...
by Erica S | Aug 31, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Going abroad, you are introduced to all new foods, and for me, that was what I was most nervous about when going abroad. I typically struggle to stray from cheeseburgers and chicken nuggets, so my first attempt at eating in Spain was quite a struggle. My first meal in...
by Erica S | Aug 31, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
If you are anything like me, you understand how difficult it is to try to pack for an entire month in Europe it is a rather difficult task to complete. Aside from trying to decide what to pack, I think that figuring out how to pack it all is the most difficult....
by Kathryn C | Aug 30, 2018 | _
My experience in Zambia was nothing short of AMAZING. We set up clinics that allowed us to help almost 1000 people medically and spiritually. We were able to do health screenings and eye screenings and pray for the people of Zambia that came through the clinics. We...
by Emily H | Aug 30, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
For the past six months, I’ve heard a steady stream of advice regarding this next semester abroad: stay hydrated, wear comfortable shoes, take pictures, carry cash, honestly I could dedicate this entire post to all of the tips, tricks, recommendations, and well wishes...
by Salvatore A | Aug 27, 2018 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Getting back home was a bit of an adventure. My flight was delayed 2.5 hours, causing me to almost miss my connection back to New York. By some miracle, I made it through customs in Dublin and boarded my plane. Upon arrival I was exhausted, and shocked at just how...
by Mackenzie O | Aug 27, 2018 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Among all the other wonderful experiences that come with studying abroad, there is also a lot to be learned in the classroom. Not only did I learn so much more about the material covered in the classes that I took, it also really deepened my cultural experience. Being...
by Katherine S | Aug 25, 2018 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Academics: I am studying at Anglo American University. It is a small, private university that is taught all in English and located right near the city center. AAU is absolutely beautiful. The interior is filled with intricate molding work and large chandeliers. When...
by Katherine S | Aug 25, 2018 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
Academics: This trip is a little unconventional because it is more of a field-study set up. We are doing research projects that require us to snorkel. My group is observing the behaviors of one species of fish – Sergeant Majors. This is a small-scale ecological study....
by Alexandra T | Aug 18, 2018 | South America, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
The past two weeks I have hiked 9 different Incan and Pre-Incan ruins, I’ve spoken Spanish 90% of the time, and I’ve explored the places and people of Cusco, Peru and the Sacred Valley. All of this has been a wonderful period of growth both academically...
by Nicholas B | Aug 15, 2018 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Having spent 5 weeks in Germany, I felt that I wanted to stay longer, but alas I had to return to prepare for fall classes. The travel back home ended up being somewhat of a nightmare. First, a security incident in Munich left hundreds of people delayed or stranded....
by Abigail K | Aug 15, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I think that I may have had the most crazy series of return flights back the United States! My initial program in Europe in May was in Serbia, and so my round-trip flight to Europe was based out of the Belgrade airport. This meant that after my second program in...
by Patrick L | Aug 10, 2018 | Africa, Commerce & Business, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I finished my study abroad program in Meknes, Morocco on July 27th. I ended the ten week program with dozens of new friends, four “A” grades, a working knowledge of French and Arabic (إن شاء الله) and a new perspective on life. On July 28th, my brother met me in...
by Noah D | Aug 10, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Ciao, My name is Noah Dasinger and for the fall semester of 2018, I will be studying at the Lorenzo de Medici Institute, in Florence Italy. The motivation for deciding to study abroad has to do with my major which is art history and my interest in Renaissance Art. At...
by Morgan F | Aug 10, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Howdy Friends, It’s me again. I am back safely in Texas after a nearly flawless airport experience and have never been more excited to see my dog (and family, of course) in my life. The dream of a month long adventure through Italy has sadly come to a stuttering...
by Mackenzie O | Aug 9, 2018 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Going abroad gives you the opportunity to not only call a new, fascinating place home but also the opportunity to easily see a bunch of other amazing places. I was really fortunate to not have Friday class so I had extended weekends to travel. Having so many unique...
