by Ella S. | Jun 27, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Today at 8 a.m., I touched down in the vibrant heart of Spain-Madrid! It’s been a day packed with thrilling firsts, each one a bold checkmark on my bucket list. To start my day, my inaugural international adventure has begun, and guess what? My passport now...
by Geoffrey D. | Jun 27, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Geoffrey D. | Jun 27, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Geoffrey D. | Jun 27, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Sophie | Jun 25, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
While deciding to study abroad may seem like a daunting process with so much information to go over and learn the process is well worth it! As a student who was unsure of everything and did not know many other students who had studied abroad in the past these are some...
by Faunce Bigham | Jun 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
When we first stepped out of London Heathrow airport, we were greeted by the nippy fifty-degree air of a British morning. The subway system in London goes by many names, some call it the Metro, some call it the Underground, but most people refer to this complex public...
by Matt S. | Jun 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Prior to studying abroad in London, I made sure to get a fresh haircut, as I am sure most of my peers did the same. Of course, with my luck, when I went to book an appointment with my usual guy, he was on vacation. So I ventured out to find a new barber, and, well, I...
by Matt S. | Jun 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
On our final free day in Lisbon, a group of around 15 of us embarked on a day trip to Madrid, a venture that filled me with excitement for various reasons. Thanks to my mother’s profession as a Spanish teacher, I possessed an unexpectedly profound understanding...
by Matt S. | Jun 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Before embarking on our journey to London, our professor expressed his desire to secure tickets for the entire group to attend a premier league game. However, as our departure drew near, it became apparent that obtaining these tickets would be a challenge. Undeterred,...
by Madison T. | Jun 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
On the last night of my study abroad, I sat with my friends in our hotel lobby, and we talked about all the things we had learned and experienced in our time together. We had visited 15 cities and 5 countries in 3 weeks, and our favorite memories consisted of climbing...
by Hannah V. | Jun 14, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As my study abroad in London and Lisbon is nearing its end, I wanted to write others about the ease of traveling to other countries while in Europe. Once across the Atlantic, wherever your home base may be, it is very easy and cost-effective to hop from country to...
by Evelyn D. | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Introduction Hello all! My name is Evelyn Diller, and I am a marketing major going into my junior year at UA. This summer, I had the pleasure of attending a faculty led program to Prague and Berlin where my class and I would study international Business. I was not...
by Rachel R. | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I am sitting in the airport writing this post feeling very bittersweet. I have just finished up studying abroad in Barcelona for a month. It was one of the best experiences, and I want to share more about it. The up and downs of my trip, myths that I heard before...
by Rachel R. | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Utilizing public transportation when studying abroad can be so useful. It is something I think everyone should try to take advantage of if they have it in your city! I am studying in Barcelona, Spain and they have a vast network of public transportation here. They...
by Rachel R. | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
My story with jet lag when studying abroad in Barcelona! Hello everyone, my name is Rachel Rybicki and I am studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain this summer! I will be in Barcelona studying for a month. The first week I was out of my comfort zone, but I am now settling...
by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I had a lot of fears when I was initially planning for my study abroad. For me personally, my biggest fear was being alone and not making any friends. I was supposed to be going in my group with a friend. Last minute, my friend dropped out, and I didn’t know anyone...
by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’m visiting 6 different cities and 2 different countries in about 10 days. So far, It has been one of the most exhausting but rewarding experiences I’ve had. We have been to Milan and Venice, and went to St. Moritz in Switzerland. I’m currently on the train to go to...
by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I was preparing for my trip, I wish I had a list of things that would have helped me prepare better. Good thing is, I’m not going to let you struggle with the same thing! First and most important piece of advice: keep an open mind. Even if there is something you...
by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Light packing has never been a word in my dictionary. It usually hasn’t been that big of a deal and it’s always been relatively manageable. If I could go back in time and do one thing differently for my trip, I would tell myself to listen to the emails and...
by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Overall, this trip has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. I feel like I have grown so much as an individual and have had so many experiences that I wouldn’t have had if I didn’t push myself out of my comfort zone. The friendships I have formed and...
