by Adley Ragan | Aug 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
For my second blog post I’m discussing what it’s like to live and study in Florence and travel to other popular destinations in Italy. At first, it was a little bit of a culture shock, but there are so many amazing things about Italy. The people are very kind, the...
by Jacob B. | Aug 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Hello! I would first like to introduce myself. My name is Jacob Blincoe, and I am a rising Junior from Louisville Kentucky. For my blogs, I would like to highlight the high points of all the different places I have visited throughout my study abroad journey! This blog...
by Jacob B. | Aug 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Hello! I would first like to introduce myself. My name is Jacob Blincoe, and I am a rising Junior from Louisville Kentucky. For my blogs, I would like to highlight the high points of all the different places I have visited throughout my study abroad journey! This blog...
by Jacob B. | Aug 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Hello! I would first like to introduce myself. My name is Jacob Blincoe, and I am a rising Junior from Louisville Kentucky. For my blogs, I would like to highlight the high points of all the different places I have visited throughout my study abroad journey! This blog...
by Courtney Franklin | Jul 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My first week in Porto is coming to a close and it has been a long week full of bumpy flights, airport sprints, uphill walks, last minute bus rides, and LOTS of Ubers. My favorite thing about Porto so far, besides the breathtaking views, has been the food! Pastries...
by Josephine Schmitt | Jul 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’m in awe of how much my unique study abroad experience has impacted me when I reflect on it. During my month-long trip through Europe, stepping outside of my comfort zone and immersing myself in different cultures has been nothing short of miraculous. My...
by Josephine Schmitt | Jul 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’m in amazement at the amazing experiences I’ve had so far as I sit here thinking back on my once-in-a-lifetime trip to study abroad in Athens, Greece. Every moment has been a treasure mine of discovery, whether it was touring the picturesque town of Oia...
by Ava T. | Jul 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
I had the honor and the privilege of having my birthday on my study abroad trip. I turned 19 on July 16th. To get the full story, it’s best I back up. A couple of friends and I went to Paris for the weekend. From the Palace of Versailles to The Louvre, to the Eiffel...
by Carly T. | Jul 24, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am back one more time to write about my favorite experiences from the third and final country I explored during my study abroad experience: Thailand! I have already posted about my time in Vietnam and Cambodia, as I was lucky enough to travel to three countries on a...
by Preston McGee | Jul 24, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
So many great things have been learned this past week all while having the best time with new friends and exploring the beautiful country of Portugal. There are definitely some differences that you can tell between here and the United States – the biggest one...
by Hayden Liller | Jul 21, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
by Barek B. | Jul 21, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by R. DeBarge | Jul 21, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
by R. DeBarge | Jul 21, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
by Gabby C. | Jul 21, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Tyler M | Jul 18, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
The halfway point of my semester in Madrid has now come and gone, and I thought it was a perfect time to think about how things have gone in the past two months. While it has not always been easy transitioning into a country with a different language and culture,...
by Tyler M | Jul 18, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I chose to study abroad for a few reasons. My family and I have traveled around the US my whole life, so I thought it was only necessary to take this opportunity and travel Europe. I have family and friends who have studied abroad, and I’ve never had a conversation...
by Alyssa P | Jul 18, 2023 | Commerce & Business, South America, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
After a 13 hour plane ride ( and some tears) I arrived back at LAX. The past four months came and went so quickly as if the whole thing was an elaborate dream. My adventure coming to an end is extremely bittersweet. I’m excited to be home for the holidays with family...
by Patrick L | Jul 18, 2023 | Africa, Commerce & Business, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I am now seven weeks in to my ten-week Study Abroad experience here in Meknes, Morocco. I feel like I am at home. In the pre-departure orientation, they told us that there are four stages of culture shock: the honeymoon phase, which occurs when you first arrive in...
by Jessica T | Jul 18, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am so excited to begin my study abroad experience in a few days. I will arrive in Germany on May 7 and study abroad there for 3 weeks. I am very excited to study abroad because this will be my first time leaving the country. This is a big step for me because as a...
