by Annabelle B. | Dec 17, 2024 | Europe, Honors College, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
After living here for six weeks, I now see Paris on a deeper, more nuanced level. Paris is not just a beautiful city, it is a place where the layers of history and culture are intricately woven into the urban landscape. Paris has become a place to observe and reflect,...
by Mallory S. | Dec 6, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
Now that I have been back in the United States long enough to have the chance to reflect on my experience, I have noticed tremendous changes in the way that I see the world around me. I know it may sound cliché, but the experiences that I had while studying abroad and...
by Annabelle B. | Nov 27, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Europe, Exchange, Honors College, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad with CIEE’s Open Campus Program has truly been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life, and I can’t recommend it enough. What I love most about the program is the freedom it gives you to create your own adventure, from choosing where to study...
by William Barial | Nov 15, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
Stepping off the plane in Italy, I could barely contain my excitement. There I was, in the heartland of pasta, pizza, and fine wine, ready to dive headfirst into all the culinary wonders I’d dreamed about back home in Alabama. My first day felt like walking through a...
by William Barial | Nov 15, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer
I can’t believe this is really happening! Thanks to the Education Abroad scholarship from the University of Alabama, I’m about to embark on a journey that feels like a homecoming of sorts, even though I’ve never actually been there before. This isn’t just a trip—it’s...
by William Barial | Nov 15, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
Touching down back in Alabama after weeks in Italy felt surreal. There’s something about coming home that makes you see it with new eyes, especially after living a completely different life halfway across the world. Walking through the airport, everything felt...
by Kayla M. | Jun 27, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
by Cameron Jo Brumby | Jun 24, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
The perfect way to start the day is on the beach and that is exactly what we did this morning. We all walked to the beach and got towels from a vendor on the beach. We got some drinks from the beach bar then laid out and enjoyed the water and beautiful weather. After...
by Cameron Jo Brumby | Jun 24, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
I am on a UA faculty led study abroad trip this summer doing the Globalization of Sport program. Last week we were in Madrid touring their sport stadiums and attending a European sport conference. This week we traveled around Barcelona learning about various sports...
by Cameron Jo Brumby | Jun 24, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
The study abroad program I am on is UA Globalization of Sport! This is a faculty led trip which means that I am with UA professors and students. This was the first time I have traveled to Europe, so I didn’t know what to expect. While I am traveling with the...
by Mallory S. | Jun 12, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
Studying abroad is undoubtedly one of the most exciting things I have ever done. Traveling the world is something that I have always dreamed of, and now that I am here, I am dealing with an unexpected internal battle. When I get excited my mind begins to race and...
by Mallory S. | Jun 11, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer
Studying abroad is something that I have dreamed of doing since I was in middle school. I can still remember doing my eighth grade passion project on the significance of studying abroad in creating a well rounded education. This project ignited a spark within me that...
by Emilie A. | Jun 6, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer
When I got back I was kinda sad to leave all the fun we were having in Italy trying new things like pasta making and departing from all the friends I had made on the short trip. I feel more equipped to travel after having many different connecting flights...
by Emilie A. | Jun 6, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
When we first arrived in Bologna I was a little overwhelmed because our luggage was still in Paris so we had to claim lost luggage at the airport. Thankfully, the airport delivered our luggage the next day so we didn’t have to go long without our belongings. That is...
by Emilie A. | Jun 6, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer
As a Hospitality Management major I had heard about the UA in Italy: Food and Wine tour study abroad program for a few years and was very interested. This certain program was the only reason I even considered a study abroad program because it fit my interests just...
by Colleen B. | Apr 17, 2024 | Africa, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate, _
As it turns out, a month abroad isn’t very long. My arrival in Cape Town, South Africa, was 10 days ago, which means I now have a mere 17 days remaining in this wonderful country for my Child Life practicum opportunity. I want to see it ALL, but I also have...
by Tyler B. | Sep 21, 2023 | Duration, Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Program Type, Region, Summer, UA-Affiliate
During your study abroad, orientation you will probably be told about the emotional curve that is associated with students’ feelings during their study abroad trip. I remember looking at this chart and being surprised by some of the feelings the chart includes and...
by Tyler B. | Sep 21, 2023 | Duration, Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Program Type, Region, Summer, UA-Affiliate
I can recall scrolling through Pinterest for hours typing the words “London Summer Fashion” repeatedlyin the search bar trying to ensure I had the right wardrobe to fit in. Thousands of worries plagued bymind everyday about the unknowns of the unfamiliar country I was...
by Giulia De Souza | Sep 15, 2023 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
When you’re about to study abroad or cross any sort of ocean, there’s an implication from others that you come back changed. After all, you’re visiting parts of the world with different histories, cultures, cuisine, customs, and more. Studying abroad...
by Avery Fowler | Sep 12, 2023 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
One of the biggest concerns I had in studying abroad was the food. I have always been a picky eater, and I was worried that I was going to be miserable and hungry all the time because the food would be so different than in the United States. While it is definitely not...
