by Claire K. | May 13, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Time flies, especially when you’re having fun, and I’ve been having an incredible time in Valencia, Spain, for the past three months. It’s always been a dream of mine to study abroad in Spain, and I feel so grateful that I could come here and...
by Mariel P. | May 12, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Venice, Italy, was where my abroad group began our trip. The city is known for its spectacular artwork and art history. On our first day in Venice, my friends and I saw two art museums. The first was Gallerie dell’Accademia. This museum displayed the work of...
by Mariel P. | May 10, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My study abroad group was the first faculty-led program to go to Slovenia. Before arriving in Slovenia, none of us knew what to expect. We were unsure, as Slovenia is not a popular travel destination for many Americans. Despite our original feeling of indifference,...
by Hadden M. | May 9, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
by Hadden M. | May 9, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
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by Elena G. | Apr 23, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
You will quickly learn during your time abroad that some of your best memories and experiences will happen outside of your home city! Taking weekend trips to various places will likely make up a majority of your time, especially if you are studying in Europe. There...
by Brooke H. | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad in Barcelona has been an incredible experience, but one of the highlights has definitely been the opportunity to travel to other amazing destinations. Rome, Italy, was one such weekend getaway that left a lasting impression on me. Accompanied by a...
by Blake S. | Apr 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
As April is quickly passing and I come towards the end of my program, I look back on the time I’ve spent studying in Rome, Italy. Personally, I am so grateful for the decision I made to study here. Rome is a great spot not only because all of the rich history it...
by Anabelle B. | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
It’s been about 2 and a half weeks since I arrived in Tokyo, Japan and the process of settling in has gone very smoothly! I came here through an affiliate program called CISAbroad, and they’ve been very helpful every step of the way. Between finding...
by Samuel A. | Apr 18, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester
I was really blown away by the experience in Panama, it was truly eye-opening, not just from a business perspective but from a cultural perspective as well. Beforehand, I had a sense for how global business is connected and always on, but I was able to tangibly see...
by Samuel A. | Apr 18, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
Arriving in Panama City at night, the first thing I saw were the streetlights by the ocean twinkling like stars. Amidst the anticipation, I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. As I stepped out of the airport to board the shuttle, I was already thinking about...
by Madeleine Luther | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Honors College, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Throughout this semester in Pau, France, I have been spending every Thursday afternoon at a local middle school. I assist an English teacher in his courses with the level 5 students (13 and 14 year olds) and I’ve learned so much from this experience! I initially was...
by Madeleine Luther | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
As I’m getting used to university in France, I’ve been reflecting on my expectations for school here and how they’ve been changed throughout my time here at the University of Pau and the Adour Region. Overall, I love the French university structure and the American...
by Kelley P. | Apr 18, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
Just as the title suggests, this trip has been the greatest experience of my life thus far. Now that I am back home–and even before we left–I had already missed the streets of Panama that sold delicious food every where we went and the walkable streets...
by Chaney | Apr 18, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
Picturing Scotland can conjure up images of rolling green golf courses, tartan kilts, bagpipes or haggis. Scotland is known for all these cultural hallmarks, as well as their unique dialect stemming from English, Scots, and Gaelic. These are the three most common...
by Chaney | Apr 18, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
My name is Chaney Scott and I am an exchange student for the semester at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Through the semester, I have been extremely fortunate to travel around Europe. My favorite cities have been Edinburgh, Vienna, Belfast and Lisbon. While...
by Hugo R. | Apr 18, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
Returning from studying abroad, I felt a wide range of emotions. I am glad to be home and be able to see my friends and family. However, I continue to reflect on all the experiences and friendships I have made. This study abroad experience taught me to keep an open...
by Hugo R. | Apr 18, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
I always dreamed about studying abroad, however I am unsure how I would adapt to a new country and culture. I later found out about the first-year student Access Grant Panama Business trip which is a week-long abroad trip to Panama. I believe that this experience will...
by Hugo R. | Apr 18, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Arriving in the beautiful city of Panama I immediately noticed the vibrant culture of the locals. From the romantic language and colorful cityscape, I was blown away. I felt incredibly welcome and at home as soon as I arrived. Many people were very curious and willing...
by Ava N. | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Exchange, Semester, _
Embarking on a study abroad journey is an exhilarating experience, but the overwhelming task of packing can cast a shadow on the excitement. As someone who tends to overpack, my preparation for a semester-long exchange in Seoul, South Korea taught me valuable lessons...
