by C. Duncan | May 23, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
The first impression I had of Cambodia was what I encountered immediately upon exiting the airport in Phnom Penh – the heat. It was nearly 2AM, and it was still well over 80 degrees with high humidity. Within Phnom Penh, the streets are swarming with motorbikes,...
by Andrew K. | May 23, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
There’s 365 days in a year, but this one might as well have been a leap year for me. Flying westward from the US to Cambodia, a day is lost in the process. This is but one realization of many that don’t hit you until you’re traveling abroad. Prior to this trip, I knew...
by C. Duncan | May 23, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
Now that I’m back home from my trip to Cambodia, I can’t believe that it actually happened. Even with a packed 11 day itinerary, it never ceases to amaze me how the days can feel so slow and crammed with different experiences, yet the weeks I was there fly by. I...
by K. Boyles | May 23, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I chose to study abroad because I grew up in a dual-military household and my parents traveled the world. They told me amazing stories about all the places they have been and all the truly awesome things they experienced. My parents always taught me that traveling...
by H. Hodgetts | May 18, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’ve been in Rome for just a couple of days to study art and art history and have already experienced so much. We’ve been to the colosseum, the Vatican, and today we went to the Palazzo Barberini where I got to see some Caravaggio paintings! It was a once in a life...
by Miranda R | May 17, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
From new lecturers to new students to possibly a new language, studying abroad can bring about many new experiences. Adjusting to the new environment can take tim e, motivation, and perserverance. After studying at The University of Alabama for three and a half years,...
by Camden C | May 15, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I am studying abroad in Madrid, Spain and this last weekend my roommates and I took a trip just south to Tangier, Morocco. I was especially excited about this trip because I knew it would be a much different culture than I have seen before, and I was also excited to...
by K. Gonzales | May 13, 2022 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer, _
Today is my travel day and it has started off with a huge BANG. First, my flight gets cancelled and I have to rebook. Second, it is Friday the 13th so what else could go wrong? I now get into Stockholm much later than I previously was and I am not very happy about it,...
by C. Duncan | May 9, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
As I sit in the airport awaiting a connecting flight to Seoul, South Korea (where I will then fly to Phnom Penh, Cambodia), I figured there is no better time to reflect on the pre-departure phase of my study abroad program. Thinking back, I’m not even sure I believed...
by J. Steinmetz | May 9, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hi blog! My name is Jack Steinmetz and I am a Junior studying mechanical engineering on the STEM Path to the MBA. I am about to embark on the journey of a lifetime to Cambodia for 2 weeks! I am absolutely thrilled as I sit here in the airport waiting on my 30 hours...
by S. Griffy | May 9, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hi everyone! My name is Sawyer Griffy. I am a mathematics major in the STEM Path to MBA. I am about to embark on a fascinating trip to Cambodia for the next two weeks. I have traveled to Europe on three occasions, but have yet to travel to Asia. This will be a...
by A. Renninger | May 8, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
pre-flight thoughts as I sit here for 12...
by Z. Granger | May 8, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
If I was to tell myself one year ago that I would be in my final hours before departing to study abroad in multiple towns in Italy I wouldn’t believe it at first due to all of the covid-related restrictions, costs, and just how big of an opportunity this is. I...
by C. Flaherty | May 4, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Food Spanish food is very diverse depending on the region you are in. While in Spain we have tried many authentic Spanish foods including croquetas, tortilla de patatas, paella, patatas bravas,...
by Raider M | Apr 30, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
At first, I was a little overwhelmed with how large of a city Madrid is, having over 6 million people. I thought that it was going to be very difficult trying to navigate all that it has to offer. But, after taking a couple weeks to adjust, I found that there is so...
by Camden C | Apr 28, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I have now been in Spain for 3 months, and it was a challenging change at times. During the Alabama study abroad seminar, they discussed the different phases of emotions we would go through abroad and they were exactly right. There were times of missing friends and...
by C. Flaherty | Apr 28, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Courses Academics in Spain vary from the United States in so many ways. In most courses, there are two meeting days for 2 hours a piece. One large group for lecture and the other in a reduced group for application of the material. The classes I am taking in Spain are...
by Samantha H | Apr 26, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Exchange, Semester
By: Samantha Hiebsch I am currently abroad in Milan, Italy and I am loving it. I cannot believe that I am already over halfway done with my semester abroad. Read on to see what I have experienced so far. First Impressions: My parents made the trip to bring me to Italy...
by John B | Apr 21, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
A view of the hilly neighborhood of Poble Sec There are so many things to love about Barcelona that it is tough to narrow down into one favorite thing. The food has been absolutely incredible, nearly every restaurant I have gone to has exceeded my initial...
by John B | Apr 21, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
The excursions I have done during my study abroad experience so far have certainly been a highlight. It has been such a blast to be in Barcelona during the weekdays and then on some weekends be in an entirely different culture all for such a cheap price! Ryanair has...
