by Jacob B. | Aug 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Hello! I would first like to introduce myself. My name is Jacob Blincoe, and I am a rising Junior from Louisville Kentucky. For my blogs, I would like to highlight the high points of all the different places I have visited throughout my study abroad journey! This blog...
by Emory Camp | Aug 9, 2023 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
After two long but exciting weeks exploring the Trentino region of northern Italy, we made our trek back to Venice, where we would be spending the final week of our Italian engineering trip. Upon arrival in Venice, my peers and I began making a plan of all the...
by Sarah Mitchell | Aug 9, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Greece was amazing, and after being home for a bit, I really miss it. I think the trip helped me grow as a person and helped me see who I am and who I can be. I know, it sounds so far fetched, but seriously. While I was there, I met so many amazing people, not just...
by Braden Hopkins | Jul 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Top Left: my personal handmade chocolate bar. Top Right: coffee bean plants. Middle Left: ripe coffee shell and beans. Middle Right: coffee bean sorting station. Bottom Left: terrace to dry coffee beans. Bottom Right: coffee bean roasters. Along with our coursework...
by Braden Hopkins | Jul 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Waterfall fireworks in the main square. In Antigua, Guatemala, July 25th is the holiday called St. James Day. The tradition comes from colonial times, as apostle St. James was the patron saint of the conquistadors that settled the area for Spain. It is a grand...
by Braden Hopkins | Jul 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The whole group at the peak of our hike, with Pacaya in the background. During the entire trip, my anxiety was building for our hike on Pacaya, an active volcano thirty minutes away from Antigua. I am not very athletic and legitimately thought I would pass out if I...
by Braden Hopkins | Jul 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Another student brought a nice camera to take pictures of us at sunset. After finishing up midterms for PSC 331 and 332, we traveled as a group for a quick getaway to Monterrico beach. We left early in the morning and drove three hours to Hotel El Faro, located in the...
by Braden Hopkins | Jul 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
A view of Guatemala City at night from the balcony of AC Hotel Our professor and tour guide in front of an ancient, replicated textile at Universidad Francisco Marroquin. Had to take a picture in the Barbie box after eating dinner in Cayala. Inside of the Catholic...
by Braden Hopkins | Jul 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
View of Lake Atitlán from at boardwalk in Panajachel. Our first overnight excursion was to Lake Atitlán, which is located in the highlands of the Sierra Madre Mountain range in southwest Guatemala. On the way through Guatemala’s winding mountain roads, we...
by Braden Hopkins | Jul 30, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Sunsets at Casa Herrera One of the main reasons I chose to study abroad in Antigua, Guatemala is the course content offered within my program. I am on a faculty led trip taught by Dr. Chris Hale, an amazing professor from the political science department. I am taking...
by Kayla Sanders | Jul 28, 2023 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Studying abroad is something I think every student should do before they graduate! That being said, studying abroad can be somewhat stressful and requires a lot of preparation. After studying abroad in Italy for a month, here are my top tips and tricks for making the...
by Kayla Sanders | Jul 28, 2023 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My study abroad program is called “Following Shakespeare Through Italy”. For the second half of our trip, we visited Ravenna, Florence, and Rome. I also used my free days to visit Bologna, Pisa, Cinque Terre, and Pompeii! Here are a few highlights from each city!...
by Courtney Franklin | Jul 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My first week in Porto is coming to a close and it has been a long week full of bumpy flights, airport sprints, uphill walks, last minute bus rides, and LOTS of Ubers. My favorite thing about Porto so far, besides the breathtaking views, has been the food! Pastries...
by Josephine Schmitt | Jul 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’m in awe of how much my unique study abroad experience has impacted me when I reflect on it. During my month-long trip through Europe, stepping outside of my comfort zone and immersing myself in different cultures has been nothing short of miraculous. My...
by Josephine Schmitt | Jul 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’m in amazement at the amazing experiences I’ve had so far as I sit here thinking back on my once-in-a-lifetime trip to study abroad in Athens, Greece. Every moment has been a treasure mine of discovery, whether it was touring the picturesque town of Oia...
by Catalina Sapien | Jul 25, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
by Morgan Mittlestadt | Jul 25, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, South America, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Morgan Mittlestadt | Candidate for B.S. in Chemistry| McCollough Institute for Pre-Medical Scholars
by Ava T. | Jul 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
I had the honor and the privilege of having my birthday on my study abroad trip. I turned 19 on July 16th. To get the full story, it’s best I back up. A couple of friends and I went to Paris for the weekend. From the Palace of Versailles to The Louvre, to the Eiffel...
by Savannah Ichikawa | Jul 25, 2023 | Asia, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Post # 1 This summer I chose to study abroad in Kyoto, Japan. The reason for this is because I have never been able to go to Japan before and being half Japanese with some family members still living in Japan, I felt that doing a study abroad program here would...
by Catharine Stockstill | Jul 25, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Engaging with the local culture has been some of the most valuable parts of my trip so far! The waiters and waitresses have been so kind at all the restaurants we’ve eaten at, especially in Nafplio! Most of the waiters loved interacting with us and even gave us free...
