by Vaerie-Taiy W. | Jul 17, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Processed with VSCO with av8 preset okay! so my final thoughts where do i begin. my last blog post was honestly coming out of such a place of hurt that i couldn’t fully enjoy where i was and the people around me. our last was italy and i absolutely loved it and i...
by Jordan Mulvihill | Jul 17, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
London, you stole my heart. I went into this study abroad trip anxious about flying internationally by myself, being in a city I am not used to, and all the while trying to do well academically (as well as socially). Now, I wish I had opted for a longer trip. I also...
by Alyxandra Ratcliffe | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I recently traveled abroad on a faculty-led program to Ireland, where we began in Dublin and made a large circle to visit other cities, including Wexford, Killarney, Doolin, Inishmore, Galway, and Clifden. Most of our preparation for the coursework involved in the...
by Kirsy D. | Jul 17, 2023 | Central America, Faculty-Led, Social Work, Summer, _
Welcome back, fellow adventurers! Today, I’m here to say farewell to the enchanting city of Antigua, Guatemala, where a sensory feast awaits at every turn. I dived into the colors, art, and captivating aromas that make this city a true paradise for the senses. I...
by Johana Chavez | Jul 17, 2023 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
The hustle and bustle of London is place one can lose themselves. I definitely found myself entranced with the sounds and sights of the city. A big and fast paced city is one to lose your thoughts in, but it’s also one to find your thoughts in. The first couple...
by Asia Pleasants | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Weekly Museum Visits This summer I had the opportunity to study for three weeks in London. I traveled with nine other students through an API program where we took classes at Richmond American University. For this summer term, I decided to take a class called Museums...
by Juliana A. | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
The amazing thing about Europe is the endless routes and possibilities of travel. As someone who had only been out of the country once before, I wanted to take full advantage of Europe’s trains, and see as many places as possible. Here is a list of a few of my...
by Juliana A. | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Despite our many weekend trips and different experiences, Florence continues to be my favorite place in Europe. From the food, to the culture, to the people, Florence never disappoints. In Florence there is never a reason to be bored, yet it is small enough to be...
by Sophia E. | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
The weeks leading up to going abroad, I could not WAIT! I was counting down the days until I could finally be in London, a place I have always dreamed of visiting. I was of course slightly nervous, but my excitement for this trip far outweighed my nerves. Regarding...
by Dalton Goodson | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My host family in Tours (two people are missing here—it was a large family) I’ve now been home for roughly two weeks or so, and I’ve decided that now is a good time to write my last post for Bama Bloggers Abroad. It was honestly harder to leave Tours (and...
by Caleb W. | Jul 17, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
This may seem like common sense to some, but it is vital to the study abroad experience to be open to other people. Whether you are in a program with other students you already know, a program with other students you didn’t know before, or a program where you are...
by Jordan Mulvihill | Jul 17, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Being in London, there is so much history to learn about and places to see. At first, my friends and I felt a little ashamed to act like every other tourist: taking pictures of anything and everything, looking lost while trying to follow GoogleMaps, and getting...
by Giulia De Souza | Jul 17, 2023 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
Before leaving for Greece, I tried my best to lower my expectations. I knew the country would be beautiful, the course would be immersive, and that the trip was carefully planned, but I still had my doubts. It may have just been the anxiety kicking in as the day to...
by Henry G. | Jul 17, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
Stray dogs are ubiquitous throughout Thailand. It should be noted that in Thailand, most cats and dogs are not neutered or spayed. As such, feral and wild cats and dogs are far, far more commonplace than in the United States. Since they often have to fend for...
by E. Hidalgo | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
Wow! It has been a really fun few weeks in the UA in Colombia program. We are on the final two weeks of our program right now, and I think now is the perfect time to reflect on the amazing memories I’ve made, as well as share some advice when it comes to...
by Ella F. | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Hola! I’ve been living in Madrid for almost three weeks now, and it’s taken a bit to get adjusted to a different way of living. After a week of 3-hour long siestas (just adjusting), I’ve started to become accustomed to the different lifestyle. For starters, I walk or...
by Alexander C. | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
My journey with UA Abroad to the beautiful country of Colombia was nothing short of amazing. The coastal city of Barranquilla was rich with culture and many interesting places to explore. Our ventures to the cities of Cartagena and Santa Marta were short lived, but...
by Julia S | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Now that my time has Spain comes to a close, I wanted to reflect on my semester abroad in Sevilla. I feel incredibly lucky to have been able to call this place home over the last several months. Although I’m excited to be home with my family and friends,...
by Cody Preston | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As I get closer and closer to my departure, I find myself more and more nervous. Generously, I would say I got about 4 hours. Non-consecutively, of course. I tend to be an anxious person anyway, but for some reason I thought that the idea of leaving the country for an...
by Caitlin Williams | Jul 17, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Hey everyone! It’s Caitlin back with an update after one month in Spain! Here are some highlights from my time abroad I hope you find helpful:First Impressions: welcome to city life! – constant noise- love people watching- for a city as big as this one,...
