by Jameson C. | Jul 14, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
By: Jameson Cook The study abroad that I was participating in is over but the experience was amazing! It is very bitter sweet being back home after seeing great monuments and eating fantastic foods throughout Italy and Croatia. The academic material was well crafted...
by Jordan Mulvihill | Jul 14, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Stepping onto the pavement outside Heathrow Airport, I had no clue what London had in store for my white converse. If I had to describe London in three words, they would be: Walking Walking More walking For as readily accessible and relatively simple public...
by Leah B. | Jul 14, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
This weekend we went to Sorrento, Positano, and Pompeii with Bus2Alps. They offer a bunch of weekend trip plans all over Italy! Another company similar is SmartTrip if you are looking for some easy low-budget travel options. We left at 7 Thursday night on a bus, and...
by Leah B. | Jul 14, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
This weekend we went to Venice! I have always dreamed of coming to this beautiful place, and am so happy I finally got to. All my outfits from this trip are linked in my LTK here! Where We Stayed We left Florence early Friday morning, and thankfully were able to check...
by Sophie Stallings | Jul 10, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
While researching programs and applying, I was very nervous about studying abroad. Although I was only going to be gone 6 weeks, I was still worried about how much I would miss my home, family, friends, and the comfort of my day-to-day routine. As my trip was quickly...
by Sophie Stallings | Jul 3, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Hello everyone! My name is Sophie Stallings, and I am studying abroad this summer for 6 weeks in Barcelona. I have been here for almost 2 weeks, and I wanted to give you all some advice to prepare yourself to go abroad! While preparing to go abroad, you will probably...
by Sophie Stallings | Jul 3, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
One of the best things about studying abroad is the opportunity to travel to so many different countries. This past weekend was my first trip out of Spain and I went to Cannes, France and Monte Carlo! I had the absolute best time. I wanted to share some important...
by Lauryn Smith | Jul 3, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Packing for a month abroad in a country with higher expectations for daily fashion may sound like a stressful process, however I found that it was much easier than I had originally considered. Florence, Italy is known for its fashion so I felt the need to ‘dress...
by Jacob B. | Jul 3, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
One of the biggest concerns people usually have when studying abroad is the safety not only of themselves, but of their belongings as well. Things like passports, money, keys to lodging, and phones are imperative for getting around and having a pleasant experience....
by Ryan Farneth | Jul 2, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Well, here it is: the last photo I took in Madrid, Spain before flying back to the States. I took this picture sitting at my gate, waiting to board a plane to Charlotte. Ahead of me waited an 8-hour flight back to the U.S., a trip through customs, a bit of a layover,...
by Ryan Farneth | Jun 27, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
¡Hola otra vez! I can hardly believe I’m saying it, but after a few wonderful weeks here in Spain, I’ll be flying back to the states in just three days. In some ways the trip has flown by, and in other ways it feels like I’ve been here forever....
by Angelina N. | Jun 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
It’s hard to believe but I am on the way home from my time abroad. It doesn’t feel real that it’s already over. I had the best time ever, I am so happy I got to have that experience. I had so much fun traveling and seeing new places. Along the way I...
by Angelina N. | Jun 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am on my study abroad trip and we are on our 3rd stop of the trip which is Rome, Italy. We have previously been in Zagreb and Dubrovnik, Croatia. I fly pretty frequently but this has been my first time traveling Europe. By the end of my trip I know that I will be a...
by Angelina N. | Jun 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am heading off to the airport for my faculty led study abroad trip in Croatia and Italy. I am so excited but also a little bit nervous. I have never been to Europe before. I have definitely overpacked but I somehow feel like I am forgetting something. My group is 10...
by Barek B. | Jun 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Addison Russell | Jun 23, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Before I even embarked on my study abroad trip, I was the most excited for us to get to Italy. This destination was two weeks into our trip, but I was so excited to get there. Most of this excitement stemmed from the fact that I love pasta. I could live off of pasta....
by Olivia C. | Jun 23, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
After being back home for a week now, I have had a chance to truly reflect and think back on my trip abroad. This program has given me an opportunity that I never really expected to have. Throughout this trip, I visited 5 different countries, experienced different...
by Olivia C. | Jun 23, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Here is a picture of our entire group with Professor Lee in front of the University of Dubrovnik! Our group was just 10 students and I was a little nervous at first to see if everyone would get along. Almost immediately the group became close friends. We explored the...
by Addison Russell | Jun 22, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As I learned before I went on my study abroad trip to Europe, a part of culture shock are feelings of frustration at the differences from our society to that of the one you have just entered. When I first got to Croatia, I did not feel very intense culture shock, but...
by Samantha Flaute | Jun 22, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Honors College, Summer, UA-Affiliate
If you’re like me, patience is not a strength you possess. Rushing to get everything done as fast as possible, is simply the norm of my day to day. At home my schedule consists of waking up, crank out all my errands of the day, work, school, free time, sleep,...
