by Chasdon B. | Jul 14, 2023 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Studying abroad can be very similar to most other vacation trips, however there are a couple of major differences. With hindsight, it is pretty easy to think of things that I would have done differently in preparing for this month-long study abroad trip. The main...
by Emma Lynch | Jul 14, 2023 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hello everyone! My name is Emma and I’ll be traveling to Europe for the first time for UA’s Chemical Engineering program. To say the least, I’m very excited to study abroad and experience a different culture than my own. I thought it would be a great...
by Julianna Hahn | Jul 14, 2023 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
As my time in Florence draws to a close, I find myself overwhelmed with mixed emotions. Leaving this magnificent city that has been my home for the past months fills my heart with both sadness and gratitude. Florence, with its artistic heritage, rich history, and warm...
by Julianna Hahn | Jul 14, 2023 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
Our first stop takes us to the eternal city of Rome, where ancient ruins coexist harmoniously with contemporary structures. The Colosseum stands proudly, narrating tales of gladiatorial spectacles and embodying the grandeur of the Roman Empire. Its majestic arches and...
by Jordan Mulvihill | Jul 14, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Stepping onto the pavement outside Heathrow Airport, I had no clue what London had in store for my white converse. If I had to describe London in three words, they would be: Walking Walking More walking For as readily accessible and relatively simple public...
by Leah B. | Jul 14, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
This weekend we went to Sorrento, Positano, and Pompeii with Bus2Alps. They offer a bunch of weekend trip plans all over Italy! Another company similar is SmartTrip if you are looking for some easy low-budget travel options. We left at 7 Thursday night on a bus, and...
by Leah B. | Jul 14, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
This weekend we went to Venice! I have always dreamed of coming to this beautiful place, and am so happy I finally got to. All my outfits from this trip are linked in my LTK here! Where We Stayed We left Florence early Friday morning, and thankfully were able to check...
by Anna Catherine Pugh | Jul 14, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Duration, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Program Type, Region, Summer
It finally feels real. I’ve gone shopping for the trip and paid for it, but it didn’t really hit me until today. I’m going to Portugal. Alone. By myself. Without my family or friends. Yikes. Last night, my study abroad group of 23 students had a Zoom...
by Sophie Stallings | Jul 10, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
While researching programs and applying, I was very nervous about studying abroad. Although I was only going to be gone 6 weeks, I was still worried about how much I would miss my home, family, friends, and the comfort of my day-to-day routine. As my trip was quickly...
by Dawson W | Jul 3, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
After I finished my classes in Japan, I spent a week with a friend (pictured above) and her mom. Afterward I went to Europe and spent a few weeks taking trains to different friends I have made over the years; it was a fun experience. But, by the end of it, I was...
by Sophie Stallings | Jul 3, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Hello everyone! My name is Sophie Stallings, and I am studying abroad this summer for 6 weeks in Barcelona. I have been here for almost 2 weeks, and I wanted to give you all some advice to prepare yourself to go abroad! While preparing to go abroad, you will probably...
by Sophie Stallings | Jul 3, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
One of the best things about studying abroad is the opportunity to travel to so many different countries. This past weekend was my first trip out of Spain and I went to Cannes, France and Monte Carlo! I had the absolute best time. I wanted to share some important...
by Dawson W | Jul 3, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
My time in Japan flew by as I was thrust into an unknown new world outside the immediate sphere of Western influence. Although the fingerprints of America were present in many aspects of Japanese society, it was obvious that I was as far away from home culturally as I...
by Lauryn Smith | Jul 3, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Packing for a month abroad in a country with higher expectations for daily fashion may sound like a stressful process, however I found that it was much easier than I had originally considered. Florence, Italy is known for its fashion so I felt the need to ‘dress...
by Catharine Stockstill | Jul 3, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hey everyone! My name is Cathy Stockstill, and I am a sophomore at UA majoring in Communicative Disorders with a minor in Human Development! I am so grateful to have been given the opportunity to study abroad through UA in Greece, a faculty-led study abroad program!...
by Nicole Chavez | Jul 3, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Having been back home from Spain for just over a week now, I am mostly over the jetlag and beginning to work on final assignments for my classes. I have finally combed over most all final assignment requirements and am now settling into working mode, this has been...
by Shamaya Haughton | Jul 3, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
During the Covid-19 pandemic, coming to school was a challenging experience that limited many of the opportunities we had once taken for granted. However, when the chance to study abroad finally opened up, I knew I had to seize it. As a first-generation student, I am...
by Jacob B. | Jul 3, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
One of the biggest concerns people usually have when studying abroad is the safety not only of themselves, but of their belongings as well. Things like passports, money, keys to lodging, and phones are imperative for getting around and having a pleasant experience....
by Wesley Bryant | Jul 3, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have never mastered the art of small talk, and I likely never will. As a lifelong introvert, the concept of forcing chatter and filling awkward silences terrifies me. The copious amounts of...
by Ryan Farneth | Jul 2, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Well, here it is: the last photo I took in Madrid, Spain before flying back to the States. I took this picture sitting at my gate, waiting to board a plane to Charlotte. Ahead of me waited an 8-hour flight back to the U.S., a trip through customs, a bit of a layover,...
