by Jamie Young | May 19, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
From There to Here I am currently about halfway through my time here in Florence, Italy. It feels both as if I just arrived here yesterday and like I have been here for years. Before this experience I had never been to Europe. Now it feels just as familiar as my...
by Jamie Young | May 19, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester
The Places Today I walked past Santa Maria del Fiore (Il Duomo) after my last final. It previously stood as the pinnacle of where I wanted to be. Now, it is a pin on the map of my life. I will miss walking past the remnants of the Renaissance and living within...
by Frances Kyle | May 19, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
When I first arrived in Italy, I was excited not only about being in Italy but I was equally thrilled about quick and cheap access to the rest of Europe. As most people do, I made quick friends and planned trips here and there whenever I could manage. I think I was...
by Frances Kyle | May 19, 2017 | Education, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Filtering through potential study abroad locations and programs was extremely time consuming for my indecisive self because there seemed to be so many options that all held unique qualities. Some programs had the benefit of a big city with lots of attractions and easy...
by Brittany G | May 16, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Interacting with locals, both in language learning and in getting a feel for the culture of your host country, is rather important. It’s also often a challenge. This is also where there’s a huge difference in your immediate chances of success based on program-type and...
by Resha S | May 16, 2017 | Central America, Semester, Social Work, UA-Affiliate, _
As I prepare to study abroad, I have constantly been at odds with one question – what should I do with my hair? Should I tame my wild afro with the straightener? Should I go with a nice weave or sew-in? Maybe box braids or micros would be better suited for swimming in...
by Resha S | May 15, 2017 | Central America, Semester, Social Work, UA-Affiliate, _
As my Latin American adventure comes to an end, I can’t help but look back on who I was when I stepped off that plane and who I am now. Before I came to Costa Rica, I was caught up in the daily grind of university life – hardly taking time to eat or sleep, let alone...
by Anthony J | May 15, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
So far my time in Ireland has been an incredible experience. Not only have I met many new people and made many friends but I have been able to see places that I never thought I would be able to. Over the past few months I have been taking advantage of my time in...
by Frances Kyle | May 15, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
With only 2 weeks until the end of my program a lot is coming to a head. There are papers, tests, presentation and goodbyes much like there would be at home, but this time I also have to pack up all my things to move to a different country. My time in Italy has been...
by Joshua G | May 15, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Today was the first day that I was truly able to experience spring in Paris. I found myself standing amidst blossoming cherry trees and various kinds of blooming flowers on my walk from the Champs-Élysées to the bridge of Alexander the 3rd. I was not here alone, as I...
by Madison S | May 15, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Here in London I have made friends from all over the world, my closest friends are from Germany, Italy and Mexico. All three of these cultures are very different but also have some similarities, one being the love for good food. Many days after we have class we will...
by Kerry Marques | May 15, 2017 | Comm & Info Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Studying abroad has always been on my radar ever since my older sister studied in London a few years ago. She had the time of her life traveling and meeting new people. I knew it was something I really wanted to do. Since I was technically on track to graduate a...
by Julia Backes | May 15, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I’m currently sitting in the Tiber Cafe (my school’s dining hall) reminiscing on my last month I have spent living in Rome, Italy. I am a junior studying abroad at John Cabot University located in the heart of the Eternal City. The school is amazing, we have 2...
by Elayne Smith | May 15, 2017 | Australia/New Zealand, Comm & Info Sciences, Exchange, Semester
While the buzz of life on campus restarted, while my friends started filling their agendas and while others studying abroad started taking off for their adventure, I have been stuck in a weird kind of limbo. As a future exchange student at the Queensland University of...
by Spencer Main | May 15, 2017 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester
Once I stepped off the plane at London Gatwick, I felt as if I was in the middle of dream. Everything was different. The people talked funny and the signs I had to follow were different than the ones in America. Flash forward almost an entire month and I still feel as...
by Alexandra Willis | May 15, 2017 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester
Living here in Florence has been a dream come true. I live in the PERFECT location. It sits right near the COOLEST market/hip new food court, San Lorenzo Cathedral, a bunch of shopping, my campus, and of course a 5 minute walk from the heart of the city; The DUOMO!!!...
by Julia Backes | May 15, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
The past four months I have had the opportunity to travel all over Italy. Before coming here I had no clue how big and diverse the country was, you can go skiing in the Alps up north, exploring in a vineyard or a large city in the east, relaxing on the beach in the...
by Leigh Copeland | May 15, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
It’s been 3 months since I’ve been in Costa Rica and 3 days since my 21st birthday. Many people would think it would be a dream to spend their birthday abroad, but for me, it was the moment my homesickness hit its peak. My birthday has never been a terribly huge...
by Joshua G | Apr 16, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
These past few weeks have provided me with the opportunity to travel to a couple other large metropolitan areas of Europe, specifically Munich and Barcelona. Despite being in the same time zone and just a few hours from each other by plane or train, each feels vastly...
by Madison S | Apr 14, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester
I have had the amazing opportunity this semester to study abroad in London. and it has been the most amazing time allowing me to learn not only inside the classroom but outside as well. I took three classes this semester, which are called modules here that meet once a...
