by S. Beatty | Jul 10, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
The answer is yes! Studying abroad is a really thrilling experience and it can get very overwhelming at certain times. I am currently doing two sessions of UA in Spain. Each session consist of two classes that are 3 credits each so in total I am taking 12 credits. My...
by E. Hidalgo | Jul 10, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I am on my way to Belgium for the 2022 UA in Belgium: Political Science trip! This is the first summer of faculty led programs since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, so travel looks a little different than in years past. Along with carrying my passport and ID,...
by Molly M. | Jul 10, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
One of my favorite parts about studying abroad is being able to travel to other places easily. I have traveled almost every weekend since studying in Barcelona. Since I also do an internship here, I have to be back for work on Monday morning which makes my weekends...
by Christian P. | Jul 8, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have been anticipating my study abroad trip for quite a while now and the day has finally come for me to pack and prepare to fly overseas. Not only is this going to be my first time abroad, but also my first time traveling alone. These factors have caused me to have...
by S. Jaggears | Jul 8, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
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by A. Covington | Jul 8, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
While England is known for its long-standing marriage to tea, the area surrounding the University of Oxford seems to be teeming with cafés with full menu espresso offerings. As someone who was expecting to be disappointed with England’s caffeinated selection, I...
by N. Bonner | Jul 7, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
After spending a week in Paris, it became clear to me that the city is absolutely full of hidden gems. While the typical tourist activities of going to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle at night and visiting the Louvre created valuable memories for me, I found multiple...
by J. Faulds | Jul 7, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
UA Greece group met a great group of people view our hotel in Delphi Delphi Theater at Epidaurus Palamidi Castle Mycenae UA Greece UA Greece Temple of Poseidon Pefkori Beach Thessolaniki Boat Ride Evening beach time View from...
by C. Croushorn | Jul 7, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Besides the stereotypical differences between Europe and The U.S. that you expect to see when you go to France, such as different architecture styles and smaller cars, there is one major difference that sets the French apart from Americans, and it is their lack of...
by J. Faulds | Jul 6, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Tomb of King Philip II Tomb of King Philip II ancient pottery ancient swords ancient helmets Tholos Tomb Temple of Poseidon Pottery depicting a burial scene Boar tusk helmet The Acropolis Olympia Amphitheater Roman bath house mural with chariot Philip II’s...
by S. Dyer | Jul 6, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
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by C. Gellman | Jul 6, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Here’s to the beginning of something new and I think the hardest part of this process was picking which program I wanted and which country I wanted to study in. The rest of the hard decisions were left up to API, the affiliate program I chose. With API making...
by J. Faulds | Jul 6, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by Sierra N. | Jul 6, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by M. Meyers | Jul 5, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Hola everyone! My name is Molly and I am going to Malaga, Spain. Preparing to go abroad and coming to Spain I knew nothing. I had many different thoughts about coming to Spain, what am I doing, am I going to like it, how am I going to be here alone, and how much do I...
by W. Collins | Jul 5, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
Saturday night I took an 8 hour flight to London and left the United States for the first time in my life. I boarded a bus to Oxford University and have spent the last three days exploring the beautiful campus of Worcester College, and city of Oxford. I have been...
by Jacob Camden | Jul 4, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Readers, are viruses alive? It is a subject of debate among biologists. They reproduce themselves, like living organisms, using all the usual biological machinery, including genes encoded in nucleic acids: DNA or RNA. Yet when outside of hosts, they are totally inert,...
by K. Applebaum | Jul 4, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
Worcester College, University of Oxford. I’m headed to Worcester College in Oxford, England! The day is finally here! I am headed to Worcester College in Oxford, England with the UA @ Oxford program today! I have been looking forward to this day for a very long...
by S. Jaggears | Jul 4, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
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by J. Money | Jul 4, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
I get it: we all build up our study abroad trips in our heads as perfect, flawless adventures. However, in reality, there will be bumps along the way just like any other day. This was definitely true for me. On the plane ride over, I couldn’t sleep the entire...
