by Matthew Gaines | Jun 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
We left Greece on Monday morning and landed in Paris mid-afternoon. We got a chance to explore the city, but now we are off to London for the day. I spent my freshman summer in London and absolutely love the city. The day started at 5 am when we had to get up to make...
by Jameson C. | Jun 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
-Jameson C. Traveling abroad is a great experience for any human being, especially when studying in college. I am enrolled at the University of Alabama and chose to study economics in Croatia! Personally, I love to travel and see new cultures and the opportunity came...
by Brianna Hobbs | Jun 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’ve finally made it to Athens! It was completely different than what I was expecting I’m not going to lie. When I think of Greece, I think of beaches and ruins. Athens is definitely full of ruins, however, it is very much a city. The ocean is about 15 minutes away...
by Addison Russell | Jun 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The first “culture shock” which I felt began when I stepped foot on European soil in the Munich Airport in Germany. As I arrived, I noticed the beautiful and articulately designed airport,, with terminals that featured only non-American airlines. This was...
by Addison Russell | Jun 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Although I have been on several flights in my 19 years of living, none were longer than about 90 minutes. I had flown from my home in North Carolina to Orlando for a family vacation to Disney World, and from my home again in 2022 to visit UA. These flights were...
by Shannon Tagler | Jun 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Words cannot describe how much of an amazing time I am having on my trip. I am so lucky to have gone on a UA faculty led trip with a good size group of students. There are about 30 of us, which is a great size because we can all really get to know one another. So far...
by Sophia Calvert | Jun 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Luke T. | Jun 9, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hello from the South Island of New Zealand! My name is Luke Turner, and I’m a rising sophomore studying abroad in New Zealand for the month. My first week on this amazing island has been unforgettable, so I wanted to recap a few highlights.We started off our...
by Ryan Taylor | Jun 9, 2023 | Africa, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Embarking on an Aquila safari is an adventure that will take you on a journey to explore some of the world’s most stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. Whether you’re looking for an adventure of a lifetime or simply want to discover nature’s beauty firsthand, an...
by Thomas G. | Jun 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
The Factors When studying abroad there is a plethora of factors to decide over. Where should I go? What do I want to learn while I am there? What culture do I want to immerse myself in? What is my price range? Do I want to participate in a class or an internship? The...
by Catherine Yeilding | Jun 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Katherine C. | Jun 8, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As I reflect on my trip to Europe with some of my fellow accounting classmates, I am immensely thankful. The trip was an amazing experience as a first-timer in Europe. Dr. Lopez and Dr. Pollard planned a wonderful trip, with amazing day trips such as many ruins,...
by Kristen Neill | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Internship, Summer, UA-Affiliate
My time here in Rome is flying by and I feel like I can not keep up. I am loving my time here and although I miss my mom and my sister. I am so grateful to have an experience like this. I believe I have hit the homesickness part of the cycle of going abroad. I am...
by Peyton Z. | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
One of the day trips that wasn’t too far from Athens was the ruins of the ancient city of Delphi. After winding through the mountainous countryside, you stumble upon the town laid out amongst the hillsides. The immense size and scale of the ruins is truly a site...
by Peyton Z. | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Perched high above the city of Athens stands the Acropolis with the Parthenon as it’s shining masterpiece. The temple is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Athens and serves as the focal point for anyone looking for living history of the ancient world. What’s...
by Peyton Z. | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Littered among many of the islands that make up the Greek nation lies Santorini, the gem of the Aegean Sea. Nestled within a protected bay of smaller islands, this high-rise city is a sight to behold. Located within the town of Oia, the white buildings topped with...
by Greta Zivkovich | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I do not know how I didn’t know about Bruges, Belgium before I studied abroad but I will never forget it. My group and I took a coach bus from Paris to Bruges, and it took a little over 4 hours which considering we left at 5 am, I slept for most of them. When we...
by Greta Zivkovich | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
There is something for everyone in London, England whether you are looking to catch a play, walk through a museum, people watch, or are royal obsessed, London covers all the bases. I took the train from Paris, France to London which took around 2 hours via the...
by Greta Zivkovich | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I had been dreaming about traveling to Paris since I was 6 years old, and the time had finally come. We boarded a plane in Athens, Greece, and I spent the whole 3 hours or so practically shaking with excitement. I couldn’t decide what I wanted to do first, Eiffel...
by Brianna Holder | Jun 5, 2023 | Africa, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As I descended into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, a world within a world revealed itself. The sheer beauty and diversity of wildlife that thrived in this natural amphitheater left me in awe. From elephants grazing peacefully to lions basking in the...
