by Aydan Graham | Jul 25, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The first words that come to mind are joyful, sweet, beautiful, and breathtaking. There have been absolutely no negatives that come to mind when thinking and living through New Zealand. All I can think to myself is how can I not be happy and joyful when surrounded by...
by Carly T. | Jul 24, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am back one more time to write about my favorite experiences from the third and final country I explored during my study abroad experience: Thailand! I have already posted about my time in Vietnam and Cambodia, as I was lucky enough to travel to three countries on a...
by Sabrina Richard | Jul 24, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Saturday July 8th. I woke up with a bit of a start. One of my classmates (and my roommate for this trip) told me it was 915. Turns out my 8:40 alarm was set for PM not AM. I got dressed quickly and was able to get to the 930 meeting for the train. We started our day...
by Sabrina Richard | Jul 24, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I was a part of the UA in Norway: Adventures in Literature class. The Class textbook and study subject is about reading, discussing, and often living through the experiences shared in The Hobbit. This was my first time reading the book and I’ve never seen the...
by Preston McGee | Jul 24, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
So many great things have been learned this past week all while having the best time with new friends and exploring the beautiful country of Portugal. There are definitely some differences that you can tell between here and the United States – the biggest one...
by James Overstreet | Jul 24, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Last weekend, I along with a group of classmates from my study abroad in Oxford, England, took a pre-planned trip to Paris, France for a weekend. To say it was an amazing time full of wonder would be an understatement. Firstly, we had to make a trip to London just to...
by Kayla Sanders | Jul 23, 2023 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My study abroad program is called “Following Shakespeare Through Italy”, and that’s exactly what we’ve been doing! So far, we have been to Venice, Padua, Verona, Milan, Ravenna, and Florence, and now we are in Rome! It’s been so fun getting to see so much of the...
by Asia Pleasants | Jul 21, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, _
Last few days at the Pub Before I knew it, our group was coming up upon our last few days in London. Upon orientation one of our guides in the program told us about cultural adjustment and the stages of living in a new area or returning back home after being away. The...
by Joshua Martin | Jul 21, 2023 | Asia, Engineering, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
by Perrin Larkin | Jul 21, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Non-traditional, Summer, _
by Luke Dille | Jul 21, 2023 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
by Hayden Liller | Jul 21, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
by Asia Pleasants | Jul 21, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
High Tea with Friends 🙂 One of my favorite things to do is to try new food and experiences. Before coming to London, I knew that I wanted to try as many different cuisines and restaurants out as possible. As an American, I didn’t have the best perception of British...
by Julia Kirkland | Jul 21, 2023 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
by Julia Kirkland | Jul 21, 2023 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
by Barek B. | Jul 21, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Margaret J | Jul 21, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
by Margaret J | Jul 21, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Honors College, Semester, _
by Shamaya Haughton | Jul 21, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Stellenbosch, located in South Africa’s Western Cape, is an incredibly beautiful and charming place. Surrounded by stunning mountains and vineyards, it offers unforgettable experiences to anyone who visits. The hiking trails take you through breathtaking...
by Shamaya Haughton | Jul 21, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Saying goodbye to Stellenbosch feels bittersweet as I leave behind a place that holds so many wonderful memories. It was an interesting experience to travel with a group of people I didn’t know well, but we ended up forming friendships. This trip was my first...
