by Lauren Murray | May 26, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer
How do you summarize this 21-day epic adventure? How can I begin to describe one of the greatest experiences of my life as the end dawns upon us? I reflected on all the places I have seen from Sheepworld to Paihia to Christchurch to Milford Sound, to moments like...
by Lauren Murray | May 25, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
One foot in front of the other, they say. It will be easy, they say. It is not that steep, they say. These statements were all said as we trekked through the cemetery to begin the tiki trail. Sounds friendly enough? WRONG! As soon as we begin, I face a steep climb...
by Andrea Tinker | May 23, 2023 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My time in Italy was truly the best. I can’t imagine how much guilt I’d feel if I didn’t go because everyone on my trip from students to instructors were amazing and I loved meeting all of them. Our last day was split between Capri and Sorrento and they were such...
by Andrea Tinker | May 23, 2023 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Rome was so much fun despite the very little time we had here. We got to see the Vatican and the Colosseum in the same day. I will say this has been the longest day by far (we were up and moving around 6 am) and I’m just now getting back to our hotel at 10 pm. I think...
by Andrea Tinker | May 23, 2023 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Coming to Florence has been so much fun and every experience has been so worthwhile. We landed in Rome and took a train to Florence which was cool because we got to see the countryside and all of the poppies that were growing on the side of the tracks. When we got to...
by Lauren Murray | May 11, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer
Kia Ora! New Zealand is known for its beautiful views, rich heritage and is home to the adventure capital of the world. Whether New Zealand is on your list or you’re simply checking your options, I hope this travel guide offers some guidance on how to prepare....
by Brooke H | Apr 17, 2023 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
One thing I looked forward to doing the most when studying abroad was going away on weekend trips to different countries! Since I have been abroad, I have had the opportunity to travel to various places such as Hungary, Portugal, Morocco, Austria, Croatia, and...
by Salome M | Mar 29, 2023 | Central America, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
Business Visit Day 1 with Pandora. Pictured: Salome Montague and Shelby Keith. Photo Credit: Kayla Roberson It’s been just over a week since we returned to the University of Alabama after our study abroad experience in Panama. Reflecting on the entire...
by Salome M | Mar 29, 2023 | Central America, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
The return trip from Panama felt even longer than the trip there! We left our Panama dorms at 4 AM. Our flight back to the Atlanta airport left at 8 AM and landed around 1:30 PM. On any international flight, the process just takes longer. We had to go through security...
by Salome M | Mar 29, 2023 | Central America, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
This week has been the most transformative week of my life. Panama is beautiful. The people are kind and friendly and everyone has been receptive to our group. Ciudad del Saber (our travel company) guided us through the entire process. We have visited 10-15 businesses...
by Brooke H | Mar 27, 2023 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
My name is Brooke Hornung and I am a junior at the University of Alabama studying abroad in Rome, Italy! While studying abroad in Rome, I was placed to live in the Trastevere neighborhood. It is a unique part of Rome with so much to do. Restaurants and shops of all...
by S. Holt | Jul 27, 2022 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
It is currently July 19, and I offically leave Paris in less than 2 weeks. I have been here since May with ISA and have had the most incredible experince exploring and the city and learning a new language. I wanted to compile a list of my favorite things/best...
by S. Holt | Jul 27, 2022 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Hello! My name is Stella and I have been studying abroad in Paris for the last two months. I am so sad to leave and have had the best experience I could have imagined. As I am starting to pack to head home I wanted to do a review of all of the things I packed and make...
by Brynna M | Jul 25, 2022 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
As I reflect on my semester abroad, I feel I can give some thoughtful advice to students who are planning to go abroad in the future. It truly is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of experience, and there are so many opportunities to learn and grow. Hopefully these tips help...
by Baylee M. | Jul 8, 2022 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Hello! I am Kendall Moore, a rising Junior majoring in Advertising and minoring in Communication Studies and Digital Consumer Engagement. I have wanted to study abroad for basically all of my life and finally decided to do it in Florence, Italy! Choosing a program was...
by V. Moore | Jul 6, 2022 | Central America, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer
Finally we are saying goodbye to the friendly island that we have been enjoying and learning on for almost a month. Crazy how the time flies by, this week has been an amazing one while reminiscing with the friends I have made through this experience about all the good...
by V. Moore | Jul 6, 2022 | Central America, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer
I’m a couple weeks in on my trip and this is the time where you’re finally starting to get adjusted, where you’re getting past the initial excitement and should be settling in, and I have felt that settling in but also a overwhelming wave of...
by V. Moore | Jun 27, 2022 | Central America, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hi! I’m Maddison and I’m a rising sophomore at the university of Alabama majoring in public relations and minoring in Spanish. The first week has come to a close on the friendly island of St Maarten, this week has been go go go and doesn’t seem to be...
by Brian C | Jun 12, 2022 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I’m finally back home from my semester abroad and have had some time to reflect upon the memories I made in Europe. Honestly, coming home felt a lot like coming out of a dream, going back to the familiar spaces in my hometown from a place where it seemed as...
by Brynna M | Jan 23, 2022 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I’ve always felt most empowered when I’ve pushed myself to go outside of my comfort zone, so I am constantly seeking out new things to try and new places to go. I spoke in front of crowds when I was scared of public speaking. I moved across the country to go to...
