by Olivia S. | Dec 12, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
I was a little relieved to be home. 3.5 weeks of non-stop travel and flights and bus rides and activities is a lot, even though it was all so fun and interesting. I was excited to see my parents, although I’ve gone longer without seeing them. I miss the people I...
by Ava Flaute | Dec 12, 2024 | Central America, Education, Faculty-Led, Summer
Studying abroad can be an incredibly enriching experience, offering the opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture, make lifelong friends, and gain a deeper understanding of the world around you. I knew this was an experience I wanted to have, so I decided to...
by Trista M. | Dec 12, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This will be my final post, and though I didn’t intend for it to arrive so late, I’m very happy that I am reflecting on my experience now after a semester back at Alabama. I think when I first went to Spain to study abroad over the summer, I saw the experience ending...
by Diamond T. | Dec 12, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Gerald C. | Dec 12, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Gerald C. | Dec 12, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Gerald C. | Dec 12, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Samantha W. | Dec 12, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
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by Tessa Pickens | Dec 12, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This past weekend two of the other members of the UA in Oxford cohort and myself had the opportunity to spend the weekend in Rome, Italy. A weekend in Rome has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl as I have extended family on my mother’s side that...
by Halle M. | Dec 12, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
I can still remember the bus ride to the airport on the day we departed Barcelona. I couldn’t peel my eyes away from the window the whole time. I was trying to memorize every detail of the city. My first independent adventure away from my hometown and it was in a...
by Megan Higgins | Dec 12, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The air in Paris at midnight holds a different kind of magic than the day filled with the footsteps of millions. I remember one particular evening during my time abroad, when I got to experience this magic. Several students and I were eager to savor our last few days...
by Megan Higgins | Dec 12, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I first arrived in Cannes for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the air was electric with excitement for the week ahead. As a Communication Studies major, I was thrilled by the opportunity to network and learn from the best in the industry. I...
by Ria P. | Dec 12, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
“Sometimes one day in a different place will give you more than 10 years of life at home.” -Anatole French The farthest tip I have ever made was when I decided to leave Illinois for The University of Alabama. I have never left the country or traveled in a...
by Renee A. | Dec 12, 2024 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Non-traditional, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Setbacks come in many shapes and sizes. For me, the worst types of challenges are the little ones that build on each other until you get to the point where any little inconvenience makes you feel like there is no way to overcome it. This trip is the first time where I...
by Ella Davis | Dec 12, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
When I first arrived in Rome, I was eager to meet my program peers, who I believed would be my support system while abroad. I was thrilled to meet my roommate, Gianna, whom I met over Facetime before my trip. She goes to school at San Diego State University in...
by Ella S. | Dec 12, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Today was my final day of class. As I walked out of the building I was filled with a wave of accomplishment. I started my walk home taking in the sights one last time as this was the last time I would walk home from class. I started to think back to my first day. The...
by Emma P. | Dec 12, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Spending the month of June in Europe has been an incredibly surreal experience, and it’s bittersweet knowing my journey will end in just a few short days. This past month has flown by, yet it feels like I’ve been here for a year—funny how time works like that! Over...
by Ava P. | Dec 12, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer, _
My whole life I knew that I wanted to study abroad. It was never a question and always seemed like such an amazing opportunity to learn and grow. Here at UA, the nursing program is 5 semesters long, which is equivalent to about 2 1/2 years of your time at the...
by Coriel Cameron | Dec 10, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
After returning home I had to adjust to my old environment. One of the biggest changes was that I had to drive everywhere instead of taking public transportation or having the option to walk. I recommend giving yourself some time to adjust to your old routine. Also,...
by Coriel Cameron | Dec 10, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I recommend taking advantage of all your free time to explore the area in which you are studying. Even if you just take a train around the city, or go to a park, get out and see everything that you can. I had the opportunity to play ultimate frisbee a few times with...
