by L. Skaff | Jun 25, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
This trip exceeded my expectations in every way. Before I left I was concerned about group dynamics and making friends, and worried I might get bored of snorkeling. Neither of these concerns were realized as I enjoyed and got along well with our group and snorkeling...
by Blakely P. | Jun 24, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
My biggest concern before leaving for my trip was if I’d be able to handle the work-life balance of studying abroad. Because I’m in Colombia to study Spanish, I knew the classes would be important, but the time outside of class would make or break my experience. In...
by A. Duvall | Jun 24, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
Yesterday I left the place I have been calling my home for the past two and a half weeks. At the beginning, I was so scared that I wasn’t going to make any friends and that I would be alone, away from everything and everyone I was familiar with. Realizing that...
by A. Duvall | Jun 24, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
DCIM\100GOPRO\GOPR0872.JPG When we arrived at the airport it was all really exciting to start meeting people and getting to know my new friends for the next 2 weeks. We started on our way by stopping for lunch and headed for our 5 hour bus ride to Big Falls, we stayed...
by A. Vedane | Jun 24, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by F. Hillard | Jun 23, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hi everyone, I’m finally back in the U.S.! It was a crazy trip home running through three different airports just to finally get home a full day later. From Paris, I arrived in Toronto and went through customs in Canada before arriving in Chicago, then finally...
by Cayla P | Jun 23, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
This past Saturday, my classmates, professors, and I traveled to Segovia, Spain. There we were able to see the beautiful entrance to the city that was built during the Roman Empire. Fun fact about this wall of arches is that it was made without any cement or any other...
by S. Beatty | Jun 23, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I am currently studying abroad in Madrid, Spain, and taking 12 credits of Spanish courses. The program I am in is the UA in Spain: Language and Culture Faculty-Led Program. I wanted to study abroad for numerous reasons. My main reason was to live and learn in a...
by M. Childers | Jun 23, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by Meghan M. | Jun 23, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
How my abroad experience has been so far: As someone who has traveled a lot, going to a different country is something that though I am familiar with, it’s always a new and fun experience. One thing I always forget about is that there is usually no air...
by S. Drennen | Jun 23, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have reached the end of my 21 days in London for my Forensic Psychology program, which is incredibly bittersweet. Succinctly put, I have enjoyed every second and learned so much. So, for this post, I want to explain how to truly appreciate and make the most of your...
by S. Drennen | Jun 23, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have been in London for a few weeks now and am enjoying it immensely! I thought I might share some things I wish I knew before coming, namely how to prepare for a long, international trip. Pre-departure: Firstly, getting all your ducks in a row as early as...
by S. Carpenter | Jun 22, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I miss a lot of things about being in France, such as long lunches (which didn’t happen every day). One time, my friends and I stayed at a restaurant for four hours! I also miss the food, especially the bread and pastries. There was a bakery close to the Institut that...
by L. Colgate | Jun 22, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by M. Childers | Jun 22, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by Rachel Marsh | Jun 21, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
View from my quarantine hotel window Two weeks in to my six-weeks study abroad program in Colombia, I went snorkeling in Santa Marta with a group of other students from Alabama. We had a great time floating around the bay, watching the colorful fish swim, and making...
by L. Skaff | Jun 21, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
Lime Caye was the full island experience; small, remote, and tropical. Activities included fishing, hammocking, volleyball, and lots of snorkeling. There was always something to do between snorkels, meals, and class, even if it was just sitting on the beach watching...
by S. Dyer | Jun 21, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
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by A. Vedane | Jun 21, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by Molly M. | Jun 21, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Another one of my favorite things about Barcelona is that it is a big city. I was not expecting to like the city as much as I do but it has turned out to be one of the best parts. I love that Barcelona is alive and that there is always something to do. Constantly...
