by Yasmine H. | Oct 15, 2025 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, _
The first country we touched down in was Munich, Germany. The architecture and the energy felt very different. My first thought was pure excitement—followed by the realization that it was cold in Germany (about 56 degrees) and I packed clothes for warm weather. The...
by Bella M. | Oct 8, 2025 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, _
I am half way through my time studying abroad in Florence, Italy! I am having an incredibly transformative experience. Florence, and Italy in general, is an amazing home base – this city is filed with history, art, and, most importantly, good food. I am studying...
by Madison F. | Dec 6, 2024 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Asia, Exchange, Law
When I decided to study abroad, I knew I wanted to go all in. I didn’t want my experience to feel like a vacation but a complete immersion into a different culture. So, without a second thought, I committed to a full year in an exchange program in Seoul. I chose...
by Pia Winkler | Dec 6, 2024 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Europe, UA-Affiliate, _
As the capital of Germany and one of its most recognizable cities, a weekend trip to Berlin was high on my to-do list. One early subway ride to the train station and a few hours on board the Intercity Express later, I arrived at Berlin Central Station ready to...
by Pia Winkler | Dec 6, 2024 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Europe, UA-Affiliate, _
Munich is a popular tourist destination and busy city, and as is the German way, there are plenty of efficient and environmentally-friendly ways to get around. Since I’m a student, I’m eligible for the discounted rate of the newly re-introduced Deutschland-Ticket,...
by Pia Winkler | Dec 6, 2024 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Europe, UA-Affiliate
With my classes coming to an end, I’ve been able to slow down, relax and enjoy my last couple of weeks in Munich. However, that doesn’t mean that there’s any less of the infamous German bureaucracy to deal with before I go, as well as a couple of loose ends to tie up...
by Josh F | Sep 12, 2023 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange
Hi, so this makes my second blog for my time abroad in Spring 2021, however this is the first time the site and my login info has worked for me. For anyone reading, I can give a brief...
by Sydney H | Jun 22, 2023 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Sydney Higgenbottom
by Sydney H | Jun 22, 2023 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Sydney Higgenbottom
by M. Withrow | May 8, 2023 | All Year, Asia, Commerce & Business, UA-Affiliate, _
When I first arrived in Seoul I felt like I would hate it since I am not one to be super social. The language barrier I knew I would come to face was slowly creeping into my mind, making me think that I wouldn’t be able to make new friends. I would come to realize...
by Sydney H | Feb 28, 2023 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Life Down Under at James Cook University Sydney Higgenbottom Snorkelling with Shelly, the resident turtle at Magnetic Island. Picture credit: Tiani Dun Hey y’all and G’day from Australia! My name is Sydney Higgenbottom and I am currently a Junior at...
by Joshua L | Jan 17, 2023 | All Year, Engineering, Europe, Exchange, _
by Joshua L | Sep 25, 2022 | All Year, Engineering, Europe, Exchange, _
by Ben B | Apr 16, 2022 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Asia, Europe, Honors College, Non-traditional, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate, UA-Affiliate
Experience is a great teacher—and experience studying abroad is no exception to this adage. I have had the blessing of being able to study abroad for three semesters while at UA—in Shanghai, London, and now Rome—thanks to the generosity of UA scholarships, the...
by Ben B | Apr 16, 2022 | Africa, All Year, Arts & Sciences, Europe, Honors College, Semester, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, UA-Affiliate
Florence, Italy One of the things that is most exciting about studying abroad is, of course, the travel opportunities on weekends and breaks. For me, travel was a highlight of all my study abroad experiences, as I described in my column about airports and locations...
by Ben B | Apr 16, 2022 | Africa, All Year, Arts & Sciences, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Central America, Europe, Exchange, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Non-traditional, North America, Semester, South America, UA-Affiliate
One of the most under-appreciated benefits of study abroad programs, particularly those based in Europe, are how easy and affordable it is to travel internationally on weekends and breaks. Here I will give a few tips as to how to make the most of this opportunity, a...
by Joshua L | Feb 7, 2022 | All Year, Engineering, Europe, Exchange
Nothing Could’ve Prepared me for the First...
by Reagan M | Nov 14, 2021 | All Year, Europe, Semester, _
Moving to another country seems like an insurmountable task, and for me, it has not been a walk in the park. Despite the fact that I have spent over half a year preparing, and have had support from my parents, UA study abroad advisor, program chairwoman, and abroad...
by Meghan S | Sep 21, 2021 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Europe, UA-Affiliate
Are you excited? The question asked by every encounter for the last month. The answer is YES. In truth, there is more behind the one word answer that everyone receives; rather a novel could be written on the eagerness and thrill of packing up and moving to...
by David M | Nov 28, 2018 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, UA-Affiliate
I’m very excited for London. I’ve never been to London, not even to the UK, although I got close when I visited Dublin. I think the most exposure I’ve gotten to British lifestyle is through pop culture. The Who, The Smiths, The Beatles and the Rolling Stones are all...
