by Lillian Johnson | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My initial two-week span in Germany to study the German language and culture has been an incredible and rewarding experience. This being my first time out of country (let alone on a flight), I had many thoughts of excitement and anxiety before my arrival: How would I...
by Faunce Bigham | Jun 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
When we first stepped out of London Heathrow airport, we were greeted by the nippy fifty-degree air of a British morning. The subway system in London goes by many names, some call it the Metro, some call it the Underground, but most people refer to this complex public...
by Lauren Z. | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I chose to study abroad in Austria this Summer as I feel it would be a great experience moving towards my future career and would be a great opportunity to explore another culture. Prior to committing I was nervous about the cost and the expenses of the trip but was...
by Ainsley O. | Jun 18, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
So far, I have thoroughly enjoyed exploring life in London. The city has captured my heart, particularly charming areas like Notting Hill. I wasn’t fully aware of just how vast and sprawling London is. Unlike the concentrated bustle of New York, London is...
by Gabbie Grabowski | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I saw work I only dreamed if seeing while traveling through Italy. I spent so many years studying and analyzing this work, but I never thought I would ever see it in person. Work like Judith Beheading Holofernes by Artemisia Gentileschi or Caravaggio. Seeing the...
by Matt S. | Jun 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Prior to studying abroad in London, I made sure to get a fresh haircut, as I am sure most of my peers did the same. Of course, with my luck, when I went to book an appointment with my usual guy, he was on vacation. So I ventured out to find a new barber, and, well, I...
by Matt S. | Jun 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
On our final free day in Lisbon, a group of around 15 of us embarked on a day trip to Madrid, a venture that filled me with excitement for various reasons. Thanks to my mother’s profession as a Spanish teacher, I possessed an unexpectedly profound understanding...
by Matt S. | Jun 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Before embarking on our journey to London, our professor expressed his desire to secure tickets for the entire group to attend a premier league game. However, as our departure drew near, it became apparent that obtaining these tickets would be a challenge. Undeterred,...
by Kaitlyn S. | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I am currently halfway through my study abroad program in London England!! I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting new friends and seeing all new things. Upon my arrival, we embarked on a bus and boat tour around London, where I had the opportunity to see iconic landmarks...
by Kaitlyn S. | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
This summer I will be traveling to London to participate in a study abroad program! Studying abroad has always been a goal of mine. I have a deep passion for travel and have been fortunate to explore different places both for educational purposes and personal...
by Makayla T. | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I have now been home for exactly one week after studying abroad for three months in Rome, Italy. It feels so surreal to be home and back with my friends and family in my own house. As much as I miss Rome and the new friends I made abroad, it is comforting to be back...
by Madison T. | Jun 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
On the last night of my study abroad, I sat with my friends in our hotel lobby, and we talked about all the things we had learned and experienced in our time together. We had visited 15 cities and 5 countries in 3 weeks, and our favorite memories consisted of climbing...
by Hannah V. | Jun 14, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As my study abroad in London and Lisbon is nearing its end, I wanted to write others about the ease of traveling to other countries while in Europe. Once across the Atlantic, wherever your home base may be, it is very easy and cost-effective to hop from country to...
by Evelyn D. | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Introduction Hello all! My name is Evelyn Diller, and I am a marketing major going into my junior year at UA. This summer, I had the pleasure of attending a faculty led program to Prague and Berlin where my class and I would study international Business. I was not...
by Trinity Bailey | Jun 13, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
When preparing to travel, it’s easy to fall down the internet rabbit hole of what to bring versus what not to bring. The packing is one of the hardest anxieties to overcome when leading up to your trip. But, luckily there are some things that the internet was...
by Trinity Bailey | Jun 13, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
Going abroad, you are often advised to soak it all in and make the most of it. When hearing this from friends and family, I was intimidated by this! Questions arose like what happens when I’m too tired? How do I document my trip without any errors? What if I don’t...
by Noelle Willingham | Jun 13, 2024 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
To prepare to go to Italy I was researching Italian clothing style and their culture to find the do’s and don’ts. I was researching the areas I would be in the most or that I would be going to and also the weather in Italy. My packing so far has been mostly the basic...
by Rachel R. | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I am sitting in the airport writing this post feeling very bittersweet. I have just finished up studying abroad in Barcelona for a month. It was one of the best experiences, and I want to share more about it. The up and downs of my trip, myths that I heard before...
by Rachel R. | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Utilizing public transportation when studying abroad can be so useful. It is something I think everyone should try to take advantage of if they have it in your city! I am studying in Barcelona, Spain and they have a vast network of public transportation here. They...
by Rachel R. | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
My story with jet lag when studying abroad in Barcelona! Hello everyone, my name is Rachel Rybicki and I am studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain this summer! I will be in Barcelona studying for a month. The first week I was out of my comfort zone, but I am now settling...