by Anna Kate M. | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
So, I have successfully checked a bag and made it through security for my first flight. The lovely news I received while in line for my flight was that we have a two hour delay. I am now sitting at my gate trying not to think about how much shorter my layover in...
by Anna Kate M. | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I will fly to London, England tomorrow. As someone studying abroad for the very first time and having only been on a few short flights in my life, here are some of my anxieties. I am anxious to make it through security and for my flights to be on time. I am anxious to...
by Macrae S. | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My Journey Across the Atlantic to Discover New Cultures Getting ready to jet off on this crazy adventure feels like the right move for me right now, especially with my dad cheering me on. He’s always been big on traveling and he’s been pushing me to take...
by Trinity Bailey | May 22, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
As I prepare to leave for Italy on a Faculty-Led trip in two days (two days??!?!?!), the anxiety and anticipation of the trip have truly settled in. This trip will be my first abroad, and it still doesn’t feel like it is here! I am so utterly grateful and...
by Makyia B. | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hello all! Im here to give tips and tricks on how to travel with anxiety and my experience. If you have travel anxiety, you’re not alone! But don’t worry its all worth it in the end! I made the decision to go to Spain on the MIS faculty-led program around...
by Lilly R. | May 22, 2024 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Historically, Queen Conch has held a huge role culturally and economically in the Caribbean. I have seen this on my trip to Belize through the high amounts of conch shells that are included in Belizean architecture and cuisine, with dishes such as Conch fritters,...
by Lilly R. | May 22, 2024 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer
I awoke at 4 AM in a hotel in Atlanta, Georgia this morning. My flight was leaving early, and considering that I was departing from one of the busiest airports in the United States, I wanted to arrive much, much earlier. As my parents drove me to the terminal, we went...
by Camila R. | May 22, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Going to Panama was truly a once in a lifetime experience and something I will cherish for the rest of my life. I had the most amazing cohort ever and I learned so much from everyone and grew over my time in Panama. Although it was only a week, it felt like a year and...
by Camila R. | May 22, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Landing in Panama, I was already tired from a long day of traveling, and this week was so full that I’m leaving feeling like I could sleep for 50 hours straight! I’ve had such an amazing time here and I know that we only experienced a fraction of what Panama has to...
by Camila R. | May 22, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Hello my name is Camila Ramirez! I am currently a freshman here at UA majoring in International Studies & Management with concentrations in International Business, Latin American Studies, and Human Resource Management. I was in GBA 146 when I first heard about the...
by Tyler L. | May 13, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer
My week studying abroad in Panamá was one of the most unique and exhilarating experiences of my lifetime. Being pushed outside of my comfort zone and having such an action-packed week with business visits and a plethora of other activities provided me with an...
by Sara J. | May 13, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Hey everyone, it is Sara Jeffrey again, back with another installment of Bama Bloggers Abroad. I am at The Capstone’s campus grounds back to my usual schedule. It feels a little off because going back to my normal routine makes it feel as though all of last week was a...
by Sara J. | May 13, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Hey there again, it is me Sara and I am currently in Panama as we speak. Touching down in Panama I felt like I was back home in Guyana. The heat, the humidity and the birds chirping it was a sense of serenity and a peaceful time. After getting over that feeling of...
by Mariel P. | May 12, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Venice, Italy, was where my abroad group began our trip. The city is known for its spectacular artwork and art history. On our first day in Venice, my friends and I saw two art museums. The first was Gallerie dell’Accademia. This museum displayed the work of...
by Mariel P. | May 10, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My study abroad group was the first faculty-led program to go to Slovenia. Before arriving in Slovenia, none of us knew what to expect. We were unsure, as Slovenia is not a popular travel destination for many Americans. Despite our original feeling of indifference,...
by Hugo R. | Apr 18, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
I always dreamed about studying abroad, however I am unsure how I would adapt to a new country and culture. I later found out about the first-year student Access Grant Panama Business trip which is a week-long abroad trip to Panama. I believe that this experience will...
by Hugo R. | Apr 18, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Arriving in the beautiful city of Panama I immediately noticed the vibrant culture of the locals. From the romantic language and colorful cityscape, I was blown away. I felt incredibly welcome and at home as soon as I arrived. Many people were very curious and willing...
by Ciara L. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Returning home is bittersweet. While I am excited to reunite with family and friends, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia for my time abroad. The familiarity of home is comforting, yet I miss the vibrant culture and sense of adventure I experienced in...
by Tyler L. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Being abroad in Panamá has been a very breathtaking, eye opening, and mind boggling experience. There were too many memorable experiences to write in a single blog post, but I’ll try to touch on some of my personal culture shocks and fascinating experiences from an...
by Tyler L. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer
Hi, my name is Tyler LeValley and I’m a marketing major at UA. I chose to study abroad to improve my cultural perspective and to better understand how companies operate internationally. I primarily chose this program because I did not want to commit to the costs and...
