by Anna Grace S. | Dec 12, 2024 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Anna Grace S. | Dec 12, 2024 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Tips, Reflection, and things I wish I knew!
by Ava Flaute | Dec 12, 2024 | Central America, Education, Faculty-Led, Summer
Studying abroad can be an incredibly enriching experience, offering the opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture, make lifelong friends, and gain a deeper understanding of the world around you. I knew this was an experience I wanted to have, so I decided to...
by Julia Kirkland | Dec 6, 2024 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
One aspect of study abroad that was an afterthought to me was adjusting after moving back to the US. It is hard not to be sad upon return after leaving behind a month of adventures, friendships, and new experiences. There is also the task of overcoming reverse culture...
by Julia Kirkland | Dec 6, 2024 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad offers many unexpected opportunities. It gives students the chance to explore a new culture and part of the world that may never have been accessible before. However, it can be a challenge to balance school projects and responsibilities with time...
by Ava Flaute | Nov 21, 2024 | Central America, Education, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As my plane landed in Belize City and everyone began to unboard the plane, I was greeted with the hot and humid air. As I went through customs, I started to meet the other students I would spend the next 18 days with. All the airport workers were very nice and...
by Amy Claire G. | Jul 29, 2024 | Education, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
by Amy Claire G. | Jul 29, 2024 | Education, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
by Macy L. | Jul 29, 2024 | Education, Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Participating in a study abroad program that is led by UA faculty has a lot of advantages. Not only do I get to know the professors I am taking classes with, but my program also allowed for extensive traveling and sightseeing. We traveled to Italy, Austria, Germany,...
by Ava Flaute | Jul 29, 2024 | Central America, Education, Faculty-Led, Summer
After 18 unforgettable days studying abroad in Belize, I find myself back home, reflecting on an enriching experience that has left an indelible mark on my perspective. From immersing myself in the local culture to forming lasting friendships, every moment was a...
by Anna Grace S. | Jul 15, 2024 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Pre-Departure Hey guys! My name is Anna Grace Smith and I am a rising Senior at Alabama. My major is Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science on a Pre-Physical Therapy track with minors in Liberal Arts, (through the Blount Scholars Program), and...
by Noelle Willingham | Jun 13, 2024 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
To prepare to go to Italy I was researching Italian clothing style and their culture to find the do’s and don’ts. I was researching the areas I would be in the most or that I would be going to and also the weather in Italy. My packing so far has been mostly the basic...
by Julia Kirkland | Jun 13, 2024 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
As I am preparing to travel abroad to Ireland for a month, I have accumulated a few tips from my previous adventures abroad. The first few steps are setting up the logistics of going overseas. You should make sure to have a valid passport (that won’t expire within the...
by Amy Claire G. | Apr 18, 2024 | Education, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
by Madeleine Luther | Sep 12, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Education, Faculty-Led, Non-traditional, Social Work, Summer
Recently I spent one week in Sunyani, Ghana doing service learning as a part of UA in Ghana. Being a French major, my service learning placement was shadowing a French teacher at a local Montessori school where I observed her teach the language while interacting with...
by Ellie N | Sep 12, 2023 | Education, South America, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I am writing this post after taking time to contemplate my experience in the Dominican Republic. While my time in the Dominican Republic was really challenging, I did meet some great people this session and I will cherish that forever. In the words of Maribel, one of...
by Julia Kirkland | Jul 21, 2023 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
by Julia Kirkland | Jul 21, 2023 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
by Julia Leskow | Jun 16, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Education, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
After an amazing month abroad, I took some time to reflect on my once-in-a-lifetime trip to New Zealand. While thinking of all the wonderful memories I made, I took the time to think of the advice I would give to someone who would be in my position in the future....
by Julia Kirkland | Jun 9, 2023 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Roaming the streets of Sevilla Where do you want to go? A few things I looked at when choosing a country to study abroad in were weather, friendliness, english accessibility and available classes. I chose to study abroad in the summer so everything would feel more...
