by Justin S. | Oct 17, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
After traveling for the past two weeks, I realized how different living in the United States is from living in Europe! I had such a great experience and was able to do many new things within the past two weeks that I will forever cherish! I made new friends, traveled...
by Seth W. | Oct 17, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Impressive architecture, sparkling waters, and savory fish that melts on your tongue. These are three things you will experience when you visit Oslo, Norway! During my study abroad I was fortunate enough to travel to this beautiful capital city. A few friends and I...
by Steel R. | Oct 16, 2025 | _
Now that I’m back home, I’ve been feeling pretty sad that my time abroad is over. I definitely missed some food spots like Chick-fil-A and Willy’s while I was in Europe, and it was fun to have those again, but it’s hard to beat the food in Europe. Everything there...
by Steel R. | Oct 16, 2025 | _
When I first arrived in Florence, I was actually really nervous. We got dropped off just outside the city center, and it didn’t look like any of the pictures or videos I had seen online. I remember thinking, “Is this really Florence?” But I quickly realized we were...
by Steel R. | Oct 16, 2025 | _
When it came to getting ready for study abroad, I took a pretty practical approach. I focused on the essentials, especially clothes. A few solid pairs of pants and shorts, some reliable t-shirts, and that’s really all I brought. I knew I didn’t want to overpack,...
by Kaya H. | Oct 16, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Non-traditional, Summer, _
If you’re anything like me, the thought of studying abroad brings a wave of excitement and nerves. Before I came to the university, I dreamed of studying abroad, but never thought I’d have the opportunity, due to finances and class constraints. But now, in my final...
by Emily P. | Oct 16, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Now that I am back home and have completed what feels like a million loads of laundry, I have finally been able to reflect back on my trip and reminisce on all of the amazing memories that I have made over the past month. The feelings I experienced at the airport at...
by Emily P. | Oct 16, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I first arrived in Dubrovnik, Croatia, there were a lot of thoughts running through my head. Firstly, as I grabbed my bag off of the baggage claim belt, I noticed that my suitcase had been destroyed to the point that I could see all of my clothes through the...
by Stephanie G. | Oct 16, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I left off on the last blog with Venice, so I’ll start there. Saturday and Sunday in Venice were straight out of a dream. Saturday, I ran into my friend from campus, who was on a different study abroad trip. We were able to have dinner together and swap stories...
by James S. | Oct 16, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Give me a wig and call me Hermione—I packed a lot into that backpack. I don’t actually know whether I packed enough or too much. But after getting no sleep and facing a 10-hour layover today, I feel a lot of pride. My nerves about flying and traveling have...
by Evan W. | Oct 16, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hey everyone! I am having the most amazing time abroad and I want to share some of the things I have been up too. We traveled from Belgium to London and we had a few day trips during our time in London. First we went to Barcelona which was a last minute trip planned...
by Megan S. | Oct 15, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
One essential truths about visiting European cities is that not every city is walkable and ubers can be quite expensive. The solutipn to this is utilizing the public transit systems that majority of the major cities in Europe will have. From Paris to London to Rome,...
by Megan S. | Oct 15, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
A May interim program has its pros and cons. While not as long as a semester or summer program, it presents the opportunity to spend a few weeks abroad while maintaining flexibility to work summer jobs and remain at UA during the fall and spring semesters. I feel...
by Megan S. | Oct 15, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When you hear study abroad it is common to hear Barcelona, Paris, Rome, etc. but through a day trip, I was able to experience all that the city of Prague in the Czech Republic has to offer.Prague is a historic city situated on a river and adorned with stately...
by Addison S. | Oct 15, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
Kia Ora! So, I actually began to write a blog about the indescribable beauty of the nature of New Zealand, but before I finished it, we went to a dinner that felt much more important to me to share about. (I will gladly share some beautiful pictures of NZ at the end,...
by Brandon S. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This past week, we travelled around the South Island, landing in Christchurch, and then eventually making our way to Queenstown. Throughout the trip, we have had the opportunity to interact with students and professors from other universities. We went to the...
by Lily C. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
This experience studying abroad has been absolutely amazing. I have made new connections, learned about myself, and overcome challenges. In this blog I will talk about some of the challenges I have faced while studying abroad and give some tips on how to combat...
by Sameen H. | Oct 15, 2025 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Now that I am traveling back home, I am thinking of all the wonderful experiences I was able to take part in while abroad. From snorkeling with sea turtles to interviewing the manager of a garment factory, I gained first-hand knowledge of the various cultures in...
by JP E. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, _
Studying abroad in Belize was one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. As my first time leaving the country, I wasn’t sure what to expect—but I quickly found myself immersed in a vibrant culture, surrounded by natural beauty and welcoming people. Every...
by Asya M. | Oct 15, 2025 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer, _
Motivation/ReasoningI chose to go on a mission trip to Livingstone, Zambia, because I felt called to serve and make a difference beyond my local community. This opportunity aligned with my passion for healthcare, faith, and helping underserved populations. I...
