by Laura N | May 26, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Spring 2023 Studying Abroad in Paris, France While abroad, I am amazed everyday and at the opportunities in front of me. If I could, I would study abroad every semester! While studying in Paris, I’ve spent a lot of time in the city and going to so many of the...
by Hannah Hall | May 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
During my ten days spent in Greece, I found that the best way to maximize my time there was to embrace and try to experience the new differences this country had to offer. For example, I discovered so many new foods that I have come to love such as the traditional...
by Hannah Hall | May 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
The International Financial Reporting study abroad program I am currently on spends one week in Athens, Greece and another week in Paris, France. Aside from our days of class and days booked with excursions as a class, we have a handful of free days with the freedom...
by Hannah Hall | May 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
I would be lying if I said I wasn’t extremely anxious about how my study abroad trip was going to go, especially since I did not personally know any other students going on the trip as well. I am partaking in the International Financial Reporting study abroad...
by Dean Carper | May 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
by William Morlock | May 25, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
The first country I visited on my study abroad trip was Vietnam. We arrived in the capital city of Hanoi on May 9th and visited many interesting sites inside the city and in the rural countryside. My favorite experience was visiting a college located outside of Hanoi...
by Katherine C. | May 24, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
One of the most exciting days while abroad included time spent wandering the Palace of Versailles. As a first-time traveler to Europe, this was high on my list of must-dos, and it surely did not disappoint. After overcoming some minor bumps in the road there (i.e....
by Ethan Pipitone | May 23, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Having been in Athens, Greece for a week, I noticed many things that are different from normal customs in the United States: walking to places is more common, meals at restaurants take longer, and public transportation is more efficient. However, I think my favorite...
by Kristen Neill | May 23, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
As I was preparing for my trip, I felt many emotions. I was so excited to leave but also so anxious to leave my family and especially my mom. I had to remember that this is an amazing opportunity to study and intern abroad in Rome, Italy. I applied to the CEA program,...
by Avery T | May 23, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Exchange, Semester
Friends became family, fancy lattes became simple cappuccinos, water became wine, transportation became planes, and bucket list dreams became reality. Transportation actually became my feet, bikes, metros, trams, busses, piggyback rides, trains, boats, funiculars,...
by Avery T | May 23, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Jumping headfirst into a new life abroad may come with some surprises. While students get settled and immerse themselves in their new home, they might realize some shifts in daily life! Something that you might notice right away is that you can no longer eavesdrop on...
by Avery T | May 23, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I used Whatsapp for all communication purposes. Then for social media continued with Instagram and Snapchat. Apple Maps, I used for all walking directions, and all public transportation. It is great for subways, the tube, trams, buses, and more. Trenitalia is used for...
by Oscar Nava-Sainz | May 20, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
We have officially completed 3 days in Barcelona. I am lucky enough to have 3 good roommates who respect and value each other. We each have different plans for our time here and we all come from very different backgrounds, but it is amazing to see how we have all come...
by Ryan Taylor | May 19, 2023 | Africa, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hallo from Stellenbosch! I am enjoying my time here so far, and have been to some wonderful places. The BAMA study abroad story was so impactful that it made its way to the local news, which gave us an incredible feeling of accomplishment. We are now more excited than...
by Pedram M | May 16, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Today is the first day of my wonderful trip to India! I started my first day by getting a great night of rest and hopefully sleeping off my jet lag. I then woke up and had an exquisite breakfast, that included a wide variety of typical American breakfast foods with...
by Oscar Nava-Sainz | May 16, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I have just finished packing the majority of my items. I leave tomorrow and I want to make sure I have everything I will need for my trip. Asides from clothes, some of my items include: Grocery bags (not all countries in Europe give plastic bags) Hand sanitizer Bed...
by Hayden Liller | May 16, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
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by Brianna Hobbs | May 16, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am currently writing to you from Athens, Greece, going on 25 hours with no sleep! This is the first stop of many on my study abroad trip. I will be taking an International Financial Reporting Standards class over roughly 2 and a half weeks. As previously mentioned,...
by Maddison Sulier | May 15, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
by Katherine C. | May 14, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Today has easily been the longest day of my life—quite literally. I am currently going on 24 hours of being awake, after a 10 hours plane ride with zero sleep. I have been in Athens, Greece, for roughly 3 hours, and have not taken it in yet....
