by Ben D. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
On this trip, my program spent a week in London and a week in Lisbon, Portugal. While both are cities, they could not be any more different. London is a large, bustling city that never sleeps. There is no shortage of things to do, with a café or pub on every corner, a...
by Jordan Copenhaver | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Most study abroad trips stay in one or two places for the duration of the trip with time to do day trips on the weekend. My trip, economics in Croatia and Italy, however, spanned five countries and 15 cities in just 22 days. We spent the most time in Dubrovnik and...
by Jordan Copenhaver | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that allows you to explore different cultures, meet new people, and learn new things. In this whirlwind of an experience, though, I think a lot of people make the mistake of not connecting with the people closest to...
by Jordan Copenhaver | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My study abroad situation was unique because I left the Thursday of exam week to travel to Croatia for my month abroad. With no time to make a trip home I had the additional task of packing up my entire dorm room and packing for study abroad on top of taking my final...
by Kelsey F. | Jun 6, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
After studying abroad, I learned so much about myself and the world. I decided to share some advice to help future students navigate this new experience. Here are five things that helped me while studying abroad. 1. Go to Class! I know this may seem self-explanatory...
by Sara B. | Jun 6, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Now that I’m back in Chicago, my mind is swirling with thoughts and feelings about my recent adventure in Belize. When I first arrived at the airport, I was overcome with sadness and nostalgia, realizing that my incredible study abroad experience had ended. I...
by Sara B. | Jun 6, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My first impression when I arrived in Belize was that it was very hot; I suddenly got apprehensive about the weather and if I would be in miserable heat the entire time. The first night, I asked my TA, Kaitlyn, about it, and she assured me when we got to the water,...
by Sara B. | Jun 6, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hello, I am traveling to Belize from May 4 until May 22 for a research project. I am an accounting major with an international business minor, and I chose this study abroad opportunity for the unique experiences it offers. As an accounting major, it is rare for me to...
by Riley Henneke | Jun 6, 2024 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
I am going to be going to Zambia with the nursing school for my study abroad experience. We will be doing a pop up clinic Monday-Friday while we are there to provide free healthcare for all that attend. I decided to sign up for this trip because it sounded like an...
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 Anna Kate M. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I arrived back from Lisbon last night after a 17 hour travel day. Three flights and two connections was all it took to bring an end to my time abroad. Looking back on my study abroad experience, it feels like it started yesterday and months ago at the same time. I was...
by Anna Kate M. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Go. Go. Go. Summer of 2023, I knew I wanted to study abroad but I let the fear of how much it cost and the uncertainty of scholarships keep me from going. When the opportunity came up for me to go for two weeks this Summer and get class credit I immediately said yes,...
by Anna Kate M. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have dreamed of going to Paris ever since I was little, so obviously when I found out my program would include a day trip to Paris, I was stoked. The problem – so much to do and so little time to do it. We took the train for London to Paris and immediately...
by Anna Kate M. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As my study abroad trip comes to a close, one thing I have thought a lot about is how well I did or did not prepare for my time in each city. Luckily for me, the first half of my trip was in London and I got to share the experience with a friend that had already been...
by Victoria J. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
The second half of my study abroad we were in Lisbon, Portugal. We have been traveling non-stop and now are in a new location with a new place to call home until the trip is over. I don’t know how this trip is going by so fast, but we are nearing the end. Lisbon...
by Victoria J. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I think my favorite part about traveling through London was being able to see Big Ben, London Eye, Buckingham Palace, and so many more places that I dreamed of seeing. Days feel so much longer while in London that we were able to see so much in just one day. Little...
by Makyia B. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Home, Summer
I decided to write this post while being on my long trip home to the usa. I was able to reflect and think about the good and the bad and what I would do if the opportunity arose for me to go abroad again or even more abroad. For starters, I was only in Spain for 2...
by Makyia B. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
While traveling abroad I experienced a lot of culture shock. I spent two weeks in Spain, specifically Madrid and Barcelona. Seeing the different culture was not only eye opening but sometimes confusing or frustrating. For example, Spaniards are extremely touchy and...
