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 Trinity Bailey | Jun 13, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
When preparing to travel, it’s easy to fall down the internet rabbit hole of what to bring versus what not to bring. The packing is one of the hardest anxieties to overcome when leading up to your trip. But, luckily there are some things that the internet was...
by Trinity Bailey | Jun 13, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
Going abroad, you are often advised to soak it all in and make the most of it. When hearing this from friends and family, I was intimidated by this! Questions arose like what happens when I’m too tired? How do I document my trip without any errors? What if I don’t...
by Trista M. | Jun 13, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’m just 4 days away from my flight to Madrid, and I’ve never felt so giddy and so nervous simultaneously. I chose this study abroad to get loads of classes out of the way for my Spanish major and to really immerse myself in a language that I want to use in the...
by Nathaniel S. | Jun 13, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I am officially a little over 24 hours away from hopping on a plane and heading for Paris. And yet, I feel completely unprepared. I am taking part in the UA on the Camino de Santiago trip, and for those of you who don’t know what it is, I along with 9 other students...
by Samantha Johnson | Jun 13, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hi all! My name is Samantha Johnson, but I usually go by Sam. I am doing a study abroad this summer in London for a Forensic Psychology Program that fulfills my Junior Writing Seminar. While I am over the moon excited to spend two weeks in London, there are a lot of...
by Victoria Y. | Jun 11, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
After completing my first study abroad experience, when I reflect back on it, one piece of advice stands out that I would give to my past self at the start of this trip, and to anyone else about to study abroad. That advice is to expect ups and downs. Do not go into...
by Victoria Y. | Jun 11, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
By this point in our trip in Italy, we had seen a lot of beautiful things. Cathedral after cathedral, amazing landscape views and countless charming streets and alleyways. In our second to last location of Florence, we were at the point that we were almost getting...
by Isabel Fontana | Jun 7, 2024 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My time in Morocco has been a whirlwind. Between studying Arabic at an institution and exploring every corner of Morocco while absorbing the culture, the past four weeks have flown by. While in Morocco I have seen so many different cultures and ways of life. While...
by Isabel Fontana | Jun 6, 2024 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Arriving to a new country can be incredibly overwhelming. You’re in a strange new place that you may have never been before that may also speak a language that you do not know. Some of your first interactions may be scary and you can often feel very alone. But...
by Isabel Fontana | Jun 6, 2024 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Traveling to a new country can be scary. Especially when it is in a new continent halfway across the world, and especially when it is your first time outside of America. The thought of flying around the world by yourself and being in a new, unfamiliar place by...
by Kelsey F. | Jun 6, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
After studying abroad, I learned so much about myself and the world. I decided to share some advice to help future students navigate this new experience. Here are five things that helped me while studying abroad. 1. Go to Class! I know this may seem self-explanatory...
by Natalie A | May 30, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Although the prospect of studying abroad is exciting, preparing for the things you want to do and see on your trip can be beyond daunting. Before leaving for Italy, my TikTok was filled with recommendations for restaurants, leather and jewelry shops, gelaterias and...
by Ilsa Katz | May 30, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Ilsa Katz | May 30, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Destiny R. | May 30, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’ve never been a particularly spontaneous person, I have always played it safe and always done what is comfortable. This has led to me continuously feeling unaccomplished and like I haven’t used my skills and aspirations to the best of my abilities. Choosing to study...
by Ashton H. | May 30, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
by Celie Cowart | May 30, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
By Celie Cowart | May 22, 2024 | Central America, Marine Science, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Celie Cowart | May 30, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
By Celie Cowart | May 04, 2024 | Central America, Marine Science, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Kyndra L. | May 30, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
I am extremely excited for my trip to Colombia! It’s my first study-abroad opportunity, so I want to make the most of it while I’m there. I’m studying in Colombia this summer because it’s the perfect way to finish my Spanish minor in an immersive way. I love traveling...
