by L. Anders | Aug 1, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Cultural shocks, tips for international travel, and...
by C. Kelley | Aug 1, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by Sarah O. | Jul 31, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have recently returned from my month in Spain, and now that I have had time to reflect, I wanted to talk about the things that I found most beneficial and the things that were not worth it on the trip. This will include material items as well as actual experiences....
by E. Hidalgo | Jul 31, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have been in Belgium for almost three weeks now, and it’s almost time to go home! This time in the program is very bittersweet, as I’m tired (travelling is a lot more work than you think!) and missing home, but I’m also nowhere near ready to leave...
by A. Covington | Jul 30, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Travelling is not usually something I begrudge or resent, but because of complicated circumstances, I had to sacrifice sleep. That meant So I showed up to Heathrow Airport, just having recovered from COVID. I’m on a later flight than I was supposed to be; four...
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by K. Applebaum | Jul 30, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
View of Oxford from St. Mary’s Church Where to begin! I had the most amazing opportunity to study abroad in Oxford, England this past month. Before the trip, I had always dreamed of exploring the campus of Oxford – with its beautiful, towering buildings,...
by S. Beatty | Jul 30, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Studying abroad was an AMAZING experience. I learned so many great things. There are definitely many things I would’ve changed before going abroad. For example, do not pack a lot of clothes. You will find so many amazing boutiques and stores to buy new clothes...
by E. Webber | Jul 30, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
Lake Atitlán is a volcanic crater lake in surrounded by volcanoes in the highlands of southwest Guatemala. During the faculty-led UA in Guatemala trip, we spent two days on the lake. The lake is surrounded by villages and towns, many of which are predominantly Mayan....
by J. Collins | Jul 30, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
I had a general idea of what my day to day would be like in Belize, or so I thought. I knew the locations and that we would be snorkeling, researching, and ending the night with a lecture about ecological conservation. Once we settled at Lime Caye, the first island we...
by J. Arnold | Jul 28, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
Studying abroad at the University of Oxford in England was easily the greatest experience of my life. The United Kingdom was everything I expected it to be. Every day felt like waking up in a dream. I got the opportunity to study at one of the most renowned and...
by S. Roulaine | Jul 28, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
Navigating is not my strong suit. If I must be absolutely honest, I have no directional skills at all. However, after getting a guide to school and following the landmarks I frantically noted, I was able to get back and forth to class and around the University of...
by C. Warren | Jul 28, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
After being back in the U.S. for a month, looking back on study abroad, it all feels like a dream. Was I ever really there? I haven’t undergone much reverse culture shock other than just missing how walkable Europe was and the freedom I had with my schedule...
by A. Fuller | Jul 27, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
I never would’ve thought I’d be so hesitant to go home to the states, or so ready to go back to Belize. Travel withdrawal is a real thing. Really though, I’ve found that even my busy days at home feel unproductive compared to how I was living abroad....
by jehartzler | Jul 27, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Once I returned from Spain, I swear I slept for three days straight … which means I did it right. Having the opportunity to study abroad not only is a fun way to get course credit, but an even better way to experience and immerse yourself in another culture. Summer...
by B. Yee | Jul 27, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
For the past three weeks I have been studying international institutions and European politics in the capital of the European Union, Brussels, Belgium. Thus far, the trip has been everything I could have asked for: great food, amazing architecture, and even better...
by C. Kelley | Jul 26, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
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by P. Huie | Jul 26, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Sitting on the plane on the return flight, looking out the window, I shed a tear. Studying abroad in Spain for a month was the experience of a lifetime. It gave me new friendships, more knowledge, new perspectives, and amazing memories. I have compiled a list of...
by L. Anders | Jul 26, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My first two weeks abroad summed...
by C. Hoppenjans | Jul 25, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hello! My name is Elise, and I am studying abroad in Germany. I’ve been here for about three weeks, and Berlin is such a cool city! Today I’m going to discuss the importance of learning the public transportation systems in your designated country, as well as options...
by Grace | Jul 25, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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