by Caitlin Bresnahan | Aug 10, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Leaving Brussels was definitely bittersweet. The morning I left, I made sure to swing by my favorite café and get one more coffee for the road. I still had one more week left in Europe since I was meeting my mom and my niece in Paris, but it was still difficult to...
by Brittany Z | Jul 31, 2017 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, _
While abroad I have learned a lot, and had the wonderful opportunity to travel. This is a picture of me and a dear friend I was able to meet here, Elyssa. We had just finished hiking a natural reserve, Skomer Island in Wales. This is my favorite weekend of the...
by Mackenzie L | Jul 24, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Social Work, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Now that I am back home in America, the first thought that came to my mind was how excited I was to see my family and dogs. Other than that, I was mostly happy that, because although the program is over, the friends that I made, I will see again in Alabama at school....
by Anthony F | Jul 7, 2017 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Upon arriving at Oxford, I was amazed at the beautiful architecture and the main lawn at the entrance of Worcester College. It felt prestigious to be here. The lawns and orchard are some of my favorite spots. They, along with the quaint coffee shops and bustling...
by Anthony F | Jul 7, 2017 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have several reasons for wanting to study abroad. I have always wanted to travel, and I figured that if any time was a good time to try, it would be now. Since I am a pre-med student, I would like to use the time I have available before medical school to its...
by Brittany Z | Jun 28, 2017 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I am very exciting that the days are getting closer to my departure… Just 8 days now! When deciding where to go abroad I really struggled because I was hopeful to go somewhere tropical and full of coral reefs, but instead I am going to Europe which is just fine...
by Caitlin Bresnahan | Jun 27, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’m a list-maker. To-do lists, grocery lists, lists of what books I want to read, lists of what books I have yet to buy, and of course, packing lists have all come out of my dingy little notebook at one point (multiple points) or another. Preparing for my abroad...
by Harlyn | Jun 8, 2017 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Before I throw you head first into my fabulously flustered pre-departure antics, I will introduce myself. My name is Harlyn Grey Cowart and I am from a small town in north Alabama called Athens. Athens is a town that you will miss if you blink while driving through...
by Katie | Jun 5, 2017 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I had an absolutely fantastic experience studying abroad in Germany. It is amazing how similar yet so different two countries can be. It took me a while to adjust to the German culture upon arrival. Likewise, it took me several days to adjust to American culture upon...
by Katie | Jun 2, 2017 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
The Honors College and the College of Business combined their German study abroad programs this summer. The honors students were originally focusing on intercultural studies while the business students planned on studying the economy and touring influential...
by Frances Kyle | May 19, 2017 | Education, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Filtering through potential study abroad locations and programs was extremely time consuming for my indecisive self because there seemed to be so many options that all held unique qualities. Some programs had the benefit of a big city with lots of attractions and easy...
by Katie | May 15, 2017 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
To say this past week was hectic would be an understatement. Preparing for my trip was the least of my worries amid finals and other end of the year responsibilities. The quick turn around from spring semester to May interim leaves barely any time to catch your...
by Mackenzie L | May 15, 2017 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, By College, Community Health Sciences, Education, Non-traditional, Program Type, Social Work, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Hi y’all, It is important to know that prior to Spain, I studied abroad in Cape Town, South Africa for 5 weeks. It was amazing and I loved it. The decision to study abroad in South Africa greatly influenced the decision to study abroad in Madrid, Spain. I chose...
by Brianna M | Aug 23, 2016 | Education, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Wow, it blows my mind that in eleven days I will be on an eastward-bound plane to Madrid, Spain. Since the eighth grade, I have dreamed of studying abroad. I feel immensely blessed to have this opportunity to stay in Spain this fall. Last spring semester, I was...
by Ashton B | Aug 4, 2016 | Education, Semester, South America, UA-Affiliate
I’m about 3 and 1/2 weeks out from my study abroad trip to Santiago, Chile. It’s getting closer and it’s getting more real. I chose to study abroad so that I could fully immerse myself into Spanish culture, in order to learn the language more fully....
by Samantha S | Aug 3, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Education, Faculty-Led, Summer
My time here in Stockholm has been life changing! Unfortunately, this trip is coming to an end soon and I could not be more sad. As I sit here and reflect on my time I have realized many things. I guess I should start from the beginning though! First impressions. As I...
by Samantha S | Jul 25, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hallå! My name is Sam and I am heading to study abroad in a faculty lead program in Stockholm, Sweden in a few days. I am from a very small town and I wanted to study abroad to go out a see more of the world. My town is not very cultured and I’ve grown up with...
by Abigail J | Jul 15, 2016 | Central America, Education, Faculty-Led, Summer
“Sorry. I mean Lo siento.,,, Oh wait I mean sorry.” That was the moment I realized that I was no longer in Nicaragua and back in the US. We had just arrived at the Houston airport and I was headed into the bathroom as I ran into lady. I had gotten so used to my...
by Abigail J | Jul 12, 2016 | Central America, Education, Faculty-Led, Summer
Growing up, one of the only college experiences that I heard from my parents was their study abroad trip. They still, to this day, refer to it as the best months of their lives. There was never a doubt in my mind that I wanted to go abroad. My parents have been...
by Sharon H | Jun 11, 2015 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
June 7, 2015 I Am Going the Wrong Way: The Story of My Life As I quickly rolled out of bed, I was reminded that I was in England and there was no time to sleep away. My colleagues were off to an Early English breakfast while I was discovering that daylight comes...
