by Emma H. | May 22, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Honors College, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Study abroad requires much preparation and packing. However, there are a few essential items everyone should have on their person while traveling abroad. Although living a nomadic lifestyle brings challenges and adventures alike, here are some...
by Trinity Bailey | May 22, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
As I prepare to leave for Italy on a Faculty-Led trip in two days (two days??!?!?!), the anxiety and anticipation of the trip have truly settled in. This trip will be my first abroad, and it still doesn’t feel like it is here! I am so utterly grateful and...
by Chloe J. | May 22, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I have loved my time studying abroad in Scotland. I have also loved being able to travel to other countries. This semester, I was fortunate enough to visit Ireland, Greece, and Portugal. These experiences have taught me a lot, so I thought I’d share some travel tips...
by Sydney K. | May 22, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
As a high strung traveller studying abroad with a crowd of “go with the flow” peers, I had my fair share of experiences running through duty free and almost missing our flights. American airports differ significantly from the airports abroad. Understanding...
by Sydney K. | May 22, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Disclaimer I have a confession to make… I watched the Harry Potter movies before ever reaching to pick up the books. I grew up as an avid Percy Jackson fan and felt like I couldn’t breach my loyalty to the Greek Gods by engaging in the Wizarding world of...
by Sydney K. | May 13, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Class Field Trip to The Somerset House “We strive to build bridges between the academic cultures of the U.S. and of our host communities to help you adjust quickly and get the most out of your courses.” – CIEE. (2024) Academic Manual for Students...
by Kelsey F. | May 13, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I have been studying abroad so far for 3 months. These 11 weeks have been life-changing. I had no idea what impact studying abroad would have on me. People talk about their once-in-a-lifetime experience, and you can only wonder if it’s true. Well, for me, it is. I...
by Claire K. | May 13, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Time flies, especially when you’re having fun, and I’ve been having an incredible time in Valencia, Spain, for the past three months. It’s always been a dream of mine to study abroad in Spain, and I feel so grateful that I could come here and...
by Brooke H. | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad in Barcelona has been an incredible experience, but one of the highlights has definitely been the opportunity to travel to other amazing destinations. Rome, Italy, was one such weekend getaway that left a lasting impression on me. Accompanied by a...
by Anabelle B. | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
It’s been about 2 and a half weeks since I arrived in Tokyo, Japan and the process of settling in has gone very smoothly! I came here through an affiliate program called CISAbroad, and they’ve been very helpful every step of the way. Between finding...
by Madeleine Luther | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Honors College, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Throughout this semester in Pau, France, I have been spending every Thursday afternoon at a local middle school. I assist an English teacher in his courses with the level 5 students (13 and 14 year olds) and I’ve learned so much from this experience! I initially was...
by Madeleine Luther | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
As I’m getting used to university in France, I’ve been reflecting on my expectations for school here and how they’ve been changed throughout my time here at the University of Pau and the Adour Region. Overall, I love the French university structure and the American...
by Ava N. | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Exchange, Semester, _
Embarking on a study abroad journey is an exhilarating experience, but the overwhelming task of packing can cast a shadow on the excitement. As someone who tends to overpack, my preparation for a semester-long exchange in Seoul, South Korea taught me valuable lessons...
by Chloe J. | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Somebody’s jacket hit me in the face. Twice. Some guy two rows up threw a piece of candy over my head. The guy behind me caught it. I know because I heard him cheer. Directly in my ear. When my friend and I purchased a weekend tour to the Isle of Skye, we imagined...
by Makayla T. | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Today marks exactly three weeks until I will be back in the United States. At this point in my program, I am beginning to be ready to be home. Sometimes when I feel like this, I feel a little guilty because I know that I am so fortunate to be given this opportunity...
by Makayla T. | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Today marks one month since I’ve been living in Rome, Italy. This has been the most surreal experience of my life, but I have loved every minute of it thus far. I have class three days a week and have taken full advantage of my four-day weekends for traveling! I...
by Ashton H. | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
by Ashton H. | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
by Isabella C. | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Today marks three weeks of being abroad in Florence! Since being here, I have had so much fun and been able to experience incredible opportunities that I dreamed about before leaving. One of my main worries before arriving was my roommate situation. I was worried that...
by Isabella C. | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
When studying abroad it’s easy to get wrapped up in the chaos of scrambling to book weekend trips, trying to check off as many countries as possible, and forgetting how special the country you live in is. I definitely struggled with this when first arriving...
