by Courtney Franklin | Sep 15, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
An Unexpected Adventure I have just arrived back in the states after a 3-week study abroad trip in Porto, Portugal and there is just so much to unpack (however, not physically, because my luggage is still lost)! I could sit here and type another post about tasty food...
by Anna Catherine Pugh | Sep 12, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
When I was preparing to go abroad a few months ago, I read a lot about how coming back to your home country can cause a flood of emotions, and they were certainly right. My journey home started with a string of 3 flights to get home, from Porto to Amsterdam to Atlanta...
by Walker Homan | Sep 12, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
While some people travel for exciting new cities and stunning views, I always prefer the food. Not to say that the cities I visited weren’t exciting and the views weren’t stunning, but, in my opinion, the food really blew everything else out of the water....
by Walker Homan | Sep 12, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
When I first saw an email with the subject line, “Principles of Macroeconomics in Croatia,” I was perplexed. “Of all the subjects in all the places, why would it possibly be advantageous to study macroeconomics in Croatia?” Well,...
by Walker Homan | Sep 12, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Even though I am a fairly anxious person, I prefer to do my packing last minute. I feel like the adrenaline rush provided by the idea that I might miss my flight really helps to expedite the otherwise lengthy process. As a result of my packing philosophy, on the day...
by Dylan Gardner | Sep 12, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Me and my amazing team Palácio da Bolsa, where we gave our final presentations The start of the awards ceremony A New Member, and One Final Push to the End As I referenced in my last post, we lost one of our group members during our second week at the European...
by Dylan Gardner | Sep 12, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
(Top Left) A view of Lisbon Cathedral and Saint Vincent, the patron Saint of Lisbon (Top Middle) One of the many alleyways that flow through Lisbon (Top Right) A small view of Lisbon’s skyline, near sunset (Bottom) The “FEP” building, which hosts the...
by Dylan Gardner | Sep 12, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The European Innovation Academy Before I begin to share my experience here in Porto, I think it’s important to establish what the “European Innovation Academy” is all about. For those unaware, the European Innovation Academy is a three-week event...
by Anna Catherine Pugh | Sep 12, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
While finishing up my study abroad to Portugal, I compiled a list of my takeaways from the trip to share now. Going on a trip that is involved in a non-UA program like classes at another university is both exciting and terrifying. While it’s a great opportunity...
by A. Heeney | Sep 12, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
After our rigorous, month long study abroad program in Copenhagen, my lab partner, Gabi, and I decided that we needed some rest and relaxation. Thus, it seemed like fate when the cheapest flights home had a layover in Iceland, thus we thought it necessary to extend...
by Sophie G | Sep 12, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
In Copenhagen, Denmark, there are over 675,000 bicycles throughout the city. It is more common here to ride a bike than it is to have a car, as well as it is common to take public transportation since it is much more accessible. Living in Tennessee and going to school...
by JunLan | Sep 11, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
The ride to Shanghai Pudong International Airport happened on a restless Friday night when the city was lit by looming skyscrapers all around, a testament to how such a city can come more alive at night than during the day, and that was when the lingering feeling...
by JunLan | Sep 11, 2023 | Asia, By College, Commerce & Business, Duration, Program Type, Region, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Touchdown. And boom. I’ve landed in Shanghai. I am never quite good with first impressions because I never quite expect something to be a first. The city existed before my arrival and it will still continue to exist even after I leave. My arrival into it is just one...
by Charles M | Sep 11, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My sophomore year of college (I am a grad student now) I studied abroad for a semester in Torino, Italy. I did not ever imagine that I would be given the opportunity to study abroad again, however the I stumbled upon the perfect opportunity to! My teacher told me...
by Samantha Flaute | Sep 8, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Honors College, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Florence is a lively city, with a rich history and vibrant environment. As a self-proclaimed “local” who has lived in Florence for a little over two months I can assure you that around every corner you can find tons of hidden gems from history to food to shopping....
by Samantha Flaute | Sep 8, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Honors College, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
As I make my way back to the US I am very bittersweet but utterly grateful that I studied abroad in Florence because of the ease and affordability of traveling on weekends. Disclaimer, my affiliate program, API, had several excursions prepared for us on weekends where...
by Jordan R | Aug 17, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
I have been home for two months now. That is a crazy thing to say. Two months have come and gone in the blink of an eye. Truthfully, I am not sure I even had a phase where I eased back into reality. I flew back to UA, experienced no jet lag, moved out and then drove...
by Oscar Nava-Sainz | Aug 17, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I’m going to miss the food, though I got back home last night. I have to say, it feels good to sleep in my bed and play my guitar again. The best part about being home is being with my family and friends again. Although I made friendships abroad, I still felt...
by Tabitha B. | Aug 17, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When you arrive at the Madrid airport, you will go through a section that takes you directly to customs. At customs, you answer the standard questions about your stay. After going through customs, you will be able to retrieve your bags from baggage claim – a...
by Tabitha B. | Aug 16, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Madrid has so many things to do, it’s hard to really know what there is to do in Madrid and what is worth doing. In my time here in Madrid, I have compiled a list of museums, parks, markets, stores, and more that I have enjoyed! The museums: The Prado Museum....
