by Lauren T | Feb 8, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Arriving back home was different than expected. What I had initially expected was the annoyance of the south to come back, but in reality, I was just highly confused and ever so grateful to see my dogs and my house again. Upon arriving back home, the Christmas feeling...
by Lucille G | Feb 4, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
In fall of 2019 I studied abroad in San Ramón, Costa Rica, a small town in the heart of the country. I remember getting to the airport in Chicago to fly to Central America and really understanding for the first time that I wasn’t going to see anyone that I knew...
by Lucille G | Feb 3, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Internship, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
During high school I always dreamed about studying abroad in college, so when I started at UA I made it a top priority to plan ahead and make sure I could fit it in/ take classes that worked for my major. Through talking to an amazing study abroad advisor, I narrowed...
by Anna S @annadove__ | Feb 3, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Comm & Info Sciences, Semester, South America, UA-Affiliate, _
I had wanted to study abroad immediately upon my discovery of the ‘other cultures’ section of my elementary school library as a third grader. I knew, sitting in my room at home pouring over every book I could find about other customs and routines and places I knew...
by Alexis F | Jan 29, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Hello everyone! I am Alexis Fagan a sophomore at the University! I am a Psychology major on the Pre-med track. Studying abroad is something i’ve always wanted to do, It crossed my mind multiple time but as a pre-med student I never thought I would be able to fit it in...
by Evans J | Jan 27, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
After coming home from an eventful semester abroad, I have been met with a mixed set of emotions. I have loved getting to see family and friends, but I still find myself adjusting back to the way things were. I still long for the streets of Bordeaux and the adventures...
by Nia A | Jan 17, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Hi, I’m Nia and I am going to be studying abroad at the University of Roehampton in London, England. I am a sophmore at the University of Alabama, majoring in Anthropology! My new Uni for the next Semester! It’s officially a week before I leave for England. I...
by Shannon D | Jan 15, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Growing up, I had always wanted to see the world. I loved meeting new people with different backgrounds than my own to learn about new cultures and gain perspective in my own life. However, with school, sports, and various other activities in my life, I was never able...
by Riley L | Dec 17, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
There are a lot of incredible things about studying abroad. And most of the time, you’ve talked to other people who have done it and seen instagram posts of your acquaintances. It’s going to be amazing! It’s going to be the most incredible experience of my life! And...
by Riley L | Dec 12, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
One of the most amazing things about studying abroad is the opportunity to live in a new place and take the chance to travel and see more of the world than you could from home. But traveling is hard, and it also can be hard to find people you want to travel with. So...
by Evans J | Dec 10, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester
The center of Bordeaux. As I enter the last couple of days with my Kedge studies in Bordeaux, I wanted to take this time to reflect on the experience that I have had studying abroad. First, Kedge itself has been a wonderful school to study abroad with. The courses are...
by Lauren T | Dec 9, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Exchange, Semester
Bordeaux, France I only knew one thing before applying to study abroad, and that one thing was just that I wanted to go abroad and experience life from an outside perspective and work my way into the inside. I wanted something that was going to challenge myself and...
by Riley L | Dec 2, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I love the BvG. Which is great, because the BvG’s logo is a heart and their slogan is “Weil wir lieben dich.” In German, that means “Because we love you.” So the feelings are mutual. What is the BvG, you ask? Oh, it’s the public transportation system in Berlin. S-Bahn...
by Lauren T | Nov 19, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
Honesty, so far, Bordeaux has been a whirlwind. Upon arrival into Bordeaux, I can say that the world felt a little bit larger due to the abundance of the unknown at the time. So many new faces, places, smells, sounds, and different expectations for social life. After...
by Salena Lee | Sep 11, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
UA in Oxford Reflecting on being abroad, I realize how remarkable of a journey I’ve committed to. It was such a fulfilling time and I learned many things, not just about myself but life and other people. I cannot tell my experience to the extent that I wish without...
by Marco D | Aug 28, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Upon returning home, I was reminded of the differences in everyday things in England compared to the United States. The accents, grocery stores, and currencies are just few of the things that made England such a unique experience for an American student studying at...
by Virginia R | Aug 22, 2019 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Returning home from South Africa was honestly heartbreaking. I enjoyed my experience immensely and could not believe how quickly the time passed. I was so glad I was able to check off something that was on my bucket list since I was a little girl: going on a safari!!...
by Virginia R | Aug 21, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I decided to study abroad this summer because I will be beginning my senior year this fall, and it will be my last opportunity as a student to have new academic and personal growth experiences outside the U.S. I have enjoyed studying abroad several different times...
by Ashley T | Aug 21, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am a huge fan of libraries and books of any sort and got my first library card when I was 3, so needless to say I was very excited when I was told that those of us on the UA at Oxford trip were getting Bodleian reader cards. This meant we could go into the Bodleian...
by Angelica M | Aug 21, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I miss French being spoken around me all the time. This is one of the first things which strikes me as I wait for my connection in the Atlanta airport, back on American soil. I am tired from my travels, yet the 9 hour plane ride to Atlanta went much smoother than my...
