by C. Croushorn | Jun 26, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
During my first week in France, my friend said to me, “isn’t it weird how the French out-drink and out-smoke us but still live longer than us?” There are a few reasons for this that are obvious right off the bat, but spending more time around the...
by C. Collins | Jun 25, 2022 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Cape Town, South Africa. A new home with new meaning. I am currently four weeks out of my six week program and my eight week experience in South Africa. It has been life-changing. My first impressions when I entered the country were a mix of confirmed prior...
by Emily R. | Jun 25, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by L. Skaff | Jun 25, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
This trip exceeded my expectations in every way. Before I left I was concerned about group dynamics and making friends, and worried I might get bored of snorkeling. Neither of these concerns were realized as I enjoyed and got along well with our group and snorkeling...
by L. Abele | Jun 25, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
These past three weeks I have been a part of the Intermediate Macroeconomics (EC 309) trip to Croatia and Italy. The way our program was structured is the first week we took classes Monday through Thursday and then had our midterm that Friday, then the following week...
by J. | Jun 24, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
One of the most important parts of packing for an overseas outing (especially a lengthy abroad experience like my university-sanctioned foray into Denmark) is hashing out the wardrobe situation. Seasoned travelers advise that one should dress as the locals do—but what...
by Blakely P. | Jun 24, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
My biggest concern before leaving for my trip was if I’d be able to handle the work-life balance of studying abroad. Because I’m in Colombia to study Spanish, I knew the classes would be important, but the time outside of class would make or break my experience. In...
by A. Duvall | Jun 24, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
Yesterday I left the place I have been calling my home for the past two and a half weeks. At the beginning, I was so scared that I wasn’t going to make any friends and that I would be alone, away from everything and everyone I was familiar with. Realizing that...
by A. Duvall | Jun 24, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
DCIM\100GOPRO\GOPR0872.JPG When we arrived at the airport it was all really exciting to start meeting people and getting to know my new friends for the next 2 weeks. We started on our way by stopping for lunch and headed for our 5 hour bus ride to Big Falls, we stayed...
by A. Vedane | Jun 24, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by Taryn J. | Jun 24, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by F. Hillard | Jun 23, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hi everyone, I’m finally back in the U.S.! It was a crazy trip home running through three different airports just to finally get home a full day later. From Paris, I arrived in Toronto and went through customs in Canada before arriving in Chicago, then finally...
by Cayla P | Jun 23, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
This past Saturday, my classmates, professors, and I traveled to Segovia, Spain. There we were able to see the beautiful entrance to the city that was built during the Roman Empire. Fun fact about this wall of arches is that it was made without any cement or any other...
by S. Beatty | Jun 23, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I am currently studying abroad in Madrid, Spain, and taking 12 credits of Spanish courses. The program I am in is the UA in Spain: Language and Culture Faculty-Led Program. I wanted to study abroad for numerous reasons. My main reason was to live and learn in a...
by M. Childers | Jun 23, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by Meghan M. | Jun 23, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
How my abroad experience has been so far: As someone who has traveled a lot, going to a different country is something that though I am familiar with, it’s always a new and fun experience. One thing I always forget about is that there is usually no air...
by S. Drennen | Jun 23, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have reached the end of my 21 days in London for my Forensic Psychology program, which is incredibly bittersweet. Succinctly put, I have enjoyed every second and learned so much. So, for this post, I want to explain how to truly appreciate and make the most of your...
by S. Drennen | Jun 23, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have been in London for a few weeks now and am enjoying it immensely! I thought I might share some things I wish I knew before coming, namely how to prepare for a long, international trip. Pre-departure: Firstly, getting all your ducks in a row as early as...
by John S. | Jun 22, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
As I was preparing to leave to come back to the US, I couldn’t help but feel sad. On one hand I was happy to have home cooked food instead of eating out and to sleep in a room other than a hotel room. Again my packing cubes came in handy again to get all of my clothes...
by John S. | Jun 22, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
The first place I am traveling to is to Paris, France. Paris was awe inspiring. The most fun I had in the city was just walking around and walking into random stores and bakeries. Of course the Eiffel Tower, the Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the Muse d’Orsay were...
