by Ryan E. | Jun 16, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
Although our program is based out of Barranquilla, Colombia, this weekend, like the last, was spent in Cartagena. Cartagena is a beautiful city full of colonial history. On our way there, we went to Volcan de Totumo, a volcano full of volcanic mud that we were able to...
by Lauren Mccombs | Jun 16, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
by Lauren Mccombs | Jun 16, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
by Carly T. | Jun 15, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
After completing my study abroad experience to Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, I can confidently say that it was an opportunity of a lifetime. We got to learn so much about the rich and fascinating culture of Southeast Asia, across multiple different cities and...
by Laura N | Jun 15, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I have been in Paris, France for two weeks and absolutely loving it! I am staying in a homestay and the family is so kind. They are teaching me about the French culture and providing me with so many amazing French meals! I was so shocked the first day when she kept...
by Will Allen | Jun 15, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
A few days ago I completed a cooking class in the colourful neighborhood of Bo-Kaap. This was the original settlement of the Duch people in the cape. We were immersed into Muslim culture as we got to explore some of the mosques, cook traditional foods and eat the...
by Will Allen | Jun 15, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
We got the experience of a lifetime going to Aquila Safari to see the big 5 up close and personal. We got to see Lions, Zebras, Hippos, Giraffes, and so much more. They are all such unique and powerful animals in their own way and to see them roam the land was...
by Addison Russell | Jun 15, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The first 11 days of our study abroad trip were spent in two cities in Croatia: Zagreb and Dubrovnik. Zagreb is the capital of the country, and it is full of buildings that are centuries old, with lots of history behind them. Although it was the capital, we were able...
by Abigail Yarbrough | Jun 15, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Honors College, Summer, UA-Affiliate
One of the most unique parts about studying abroad that sets it apart from traveling to a location for a short amount of time is the opportunity to understand and experience local culture firsthand. While I have been studying abroad in Sorrento, Italy, I have found...
by Maya S | Jun 14, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Everyone talks about culture shock when you first arrive in a new country; however, culture shock when you return home is also very real. No matter if you are really excited to return or a little sad, home will feel different after your new experience. Studying abroad...
by Maya S | Jun 14, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Everybody told me that there would be some homesickness when I first arrived to study abroad, but I didn’t fully understand how it would feel until I arrived. Having already gone 15 hours from home for school I thought I would be completely fine, but being alone in a...
by Reagan N. | Jun 13, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
A lot of people always talk about the shock upon your arrival abroad but for me, I had the opposite effect. Upon arrival for my Maymester, I immediately got myself involved with my group as quickly as possible and started adventuring. Though the first night was...
by Carson Wollfarth | Jun 13, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
During my time in Florence, I have taken two amazing weekend the trips. On the first weekend, I traveled to Venice, Verona, and the Venetian Islands. On Friday, we spent the day in the Venetian Islands of Burano and Murano. In Murano, we attended a tour at the...
by Brianna Hobbs | Jun 13, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Honestly, I was kind of dreading coming home. I was not looking forward to the 10+ hours of travel, especially since I was starting to get sick. It also didn’t help that getting to the airport was a bit of a mess. Transportation to the airport was arranged for me and...
by Anna C. | Jun 13, 2023 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer, _
After 48hrs of travel we have made it to Lusaka the capitol city of Zambia! Arriving in the city it was similar to cities in America with lots of buildings and people traveling. We picked up some local volunteers who were joining us on the trip and went to lunch at a...
by Anna C. | Jun 13, 2023 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer, _
By Anna Kate Creel Hi! My name is Anna Kate and I am a nursing student at the Capstone. My team and I are blessed to be able travel to Livingstone, Zambia to provide medical care to those who are in need. This was a faculty led trip with our two nursing instructors...
by Anna Catherine S | Jun 13, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Hayden Liller | Jun 12, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
by Ryan Farneth | Jun 11, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
¡Hola a todos! It’s Ryan again, reporting from Madrid, Spain. It’s officially been a week since my arrival here, and it has been a looong but fun-filled week! I’m very excited to tell you a little bit about what I’ve been up to. Markets Earlier...
by Xavier Williams | Jun 9, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
Hola Todos or What’s up everyone! My name is Xavier Williams and this summer I have the privilige of going abroad to Colombia! This is the start of my third week in Colombia. This past weekend we went to Santa Marta, which is about 2 hours away from where...