by Jenna V. | Oct 17, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
To whom it may concern, Today is my final day in Raleigh, NC. In just a few hours, my mom and I will depart on our 12:30 PM flight to JFK airport, then a short layer before our flight to Rome, Italy! I could not be more excited for this trip! I have been...
by Megan S. | Oct 15, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
A May interim program has its pros and cons. While not as long as a semester or summer program, it presents the opportunity to spend a few weeks abroad while maintaining flexibility to work summer jobs and remain at UA during the fall and spring semesters. I feel...
by Megan S. | Oct 15, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When you hear study abroad it is common to hear Barcelona, Paris, Rome, etc. but through a day trip, I was able to experience all that the city of Prague in the Czech Republic has to offer.Prague is a historic city situated on a river and adorned with stately...
by Brandon S. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This past week, we travelled around the South Island, landing in Christchurch, and then eventually making our way to Queenstown. Throughout the trip, we have had the opportunity to interact with students and professors from other universities. We went to the...
by Jessica W. | Oct 15, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Internship, Summer, _
Someone once told me that to live is to constantly try new things. As someone who has never been outside the country, this was a huge jump for me. Its scary. But also exciting. To be able to see the world, meet new people, try new foods, learn about new cultures. We...
by Stephanie G. | Oct 15, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hello again! This week was full of travel, I believe I left off on Saturday. Over the weekend, our group traveled to Split, Zadar, and Plitvice National Parks on the way to Zagreb, the capital. I loved hearing the famous sea organ in Zadar. On Sunday when we arrived...
by Willow M. | Oct 14, 2025 | Asia, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hi there! My name is Willow and I’m going on the UA in South Korea trip to study advertising and public relations strategies internationally! I’m currently 18 days out from flying to Incheon Airport, and I won’t lie, I’m a little nervous....
by Mollie M. | Sep 12, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Many of us who have the opportunity to travel abroad will experience many different countries, and with that WILL come culture shock, too. Whether you are traveling to one country and hopping around on the weekends or are constantly moving to different countries, you...
by Mollie M. | Aug 12, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Let me warn you, my study abroad experience is not the typical one, but it is just that much more interesting! I am a junior at The University of Alabama studying advertising and sales. I am currently somewhere between Thailand and Vietnam, as I am participating on...
by Six M. | Jul 22, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, North America, Semester, Summer, UA-Affiliate
I can’t believe that this is day one of the final week of our Study Abroad trip in Saint Maarten. I have had so many unforgettable memories, made new friends, and enjoyed countless experiences already in just these three weeks. It has honestly been a blur. I...
by Willow M. | Jul 22, 2025 | Asia, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, _
Hi there, it’s Willow, one month post-Korea! I expected that there would be some unexpected culture shocks when returning to America, but these are my top 5 shocks over the past month: Tipping culture: In South Korea, tipping is not normal because service...
by Beth K. | Jul 22, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, _
Norway’s beauty is no secret whatsoever, though it should never be underestimated. During my time here, almost every location looked like a computer background. The...
by Eloise C. | Jul 21, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
If you are thinking of studying abroad, and London is in your top places as a main base, read this for some of my favorite things about this wonderful city! 1. City Life As someone who comes from a small town, I knew I wanted to try my luck at living in a big,...
by Matilda G. | Jul 10, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, North America, Summer, Uncategorized
We are over halfway done with our time in Sint Maarten. Although it’s bittersweet, this week was the perfect mix of marketing strategy and island experiences. We got to learn more about Sprinklr, and take advantage of all of the fun activities that this island...
by Matilda G. | Jul 10, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, North America, Summer, _
Our final week in Sint Maarten has come to an end. I am so grateful for the lessons I’ve learned, the friendships I’ve made, and the memories that I’ll have for a lifetime. We closed out our final week with lots of time spent together soaking up our...
by Matilda G. | Jul 10, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, North America, Summer, _
In just a few short days I’ll be taking off for the caribbean! It’s hard to believe that the time has already come, since I’ve been planning this trip since last fall! I am looking forward to getting to know the island and the locals, along with...
by Aidan R. | Jul 10, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Studying abroad was something I had always hoped to do during college, but the UA MIS in Europe program made the decision easy. As a senior in the MIS program, the opportunity to visit companies and engage in hands-on learning abroad felt like the perfect capstone...
by Trace C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Coming back from studying abroad in Seville, Spain has definitely changed me, in a good way. Being at home where everything is familiar will be a bittersweet. Even though I had an amazing time, I’m really glad to be home. Seville is a wonderful place that I’ll never...
by Trace C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
When I first landed in Seville, everything felt different. One of the best things about Seville is how alive everything feels. People move at a slower pace, but they really live in the moment. The food is simple but extremely good, and the people are welcoming even if...
by Trace C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Before classes started here in Seville, I had the chance to explore the city and it’s already been pretty amazing. One of the first things we did was a bike tour of the city. It was a good way to get a feel for the layout of the city. Honestly, it felt good just to be...
