by Brooke P. | Jul 29, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
OMG!!!!!!! Croatia seriously was the prettiest, cleanest place I’ve ever been to. We had class pretty much everyday from 9 to 11 or 12 and got the rest of the day to ourselves to explore! We discovered this super cool cave bar that was built into an actual cave...
by Kaitlyn S. | Jul 29, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
What an incredible trip! The final week of my study abroad was truly unforgettable. We visited a psychiatric hospital that housed a unique museum featuring artwork created by patients over the years. It was fascinating to see the expressions captured through their...
by Ava Flaute | Jul 29, 2024 | Central America, Education, Faculty-Led, Summer
After 18 unforgettable days studying abroad in Belize, I find myself back home, reflecting on an enriching experience that has left an indelible mark on my perspective. From immersing myself in the local culture to forming lasting friendships, every moment was a...
by Samantha Johnson | Jul 29, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
While it may seem cheesy, culture shock is a real thing, even in a country that speaks your language and is not extremely different from your own. While I am sure that students who study abroad to parts of the world that do not speak English and have entirely...
by Anna Hill | Jul 29, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hello! My name is Anna Hill, and this is my first blog post while traveling abroad in Madrid, Spain for UA in Spain. The faculty-led program is coming to an end, since it is a Summer 1 study abroad trip, and I am so sad to go home but ready to get back to family and...
by Anna Hill | Jul 29, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Before studying abroad, whether it’s semester long, year long, or summer term, the question of how classes will be structured always comes up. As a student studying in Madrid, Spain for Summer 1 term (one month), I was curious about how the program would fit two...
by Kensley Burroughs | Jul 29, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Emma D. | Jul 29, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The Adventures of My Childhood Frog-Creature in Madrid and Beyond Travel can be an incredibly fulfilling and life-changing experience, but at times can also be a lonely one. Luckily for me, I have been accompanied on my travels by Yolanda the Yellow-Bellied Quail...
by Greg W. | Jul 29, 2024 | By College, Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Italy’s first impression wouldn’t be complete without talking about pasta. Italian pasta is more than just food; it’s a cultural icon and a way of life here. From the moment you sit down in a restaurant, the aroma of freshly cooked pasta dishes fills the...
by Gavin Day | Jul 16, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have been in Greece for a little well over a week and a half, nearly two weeks. I had planned on blogging earlier though between inconsistent WiFi and non-stop excitement it was hard to find time! In addition to this, it has been my first time out of the United...
by Maryn James | Jul 16, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, North America, Summer, _
By: Maryn James, Public Relations and General Business student studying Advertising and Public Relations in the Caribbean June 2-9, 2024 Wrapping Up an Unforgettable Month: My Last Week in St. Maarten As I sit down to reflect on my final week in St. Maarten,...
by Maryn James | Jul 16, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, North America, Summer, _
As we reach the ¾ point of our Study Abroad Program in the Caribbean, our immersion into the world of advertising and public relations in tourism has been nothing short of enlightening. This week, the group had one of the most exciting experiences of the program so...
by Maryn James | Jul 16, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, North America, Summer, _
By: Maryn James, Public Relations and General Business student studying Advertising and Public Relations in the Caribbean May12-19, 2024 Although my trip started off a bit rocky, I really couldn’t have been a more perfect first week. My week began with a plane...
by Mary P. | Jul 16, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My name is Mary Patton. I studied abroad this May through the UA in Croatia: Intermediate Macroeconomics program. I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the trip, but I thought I should share some travel tips. First off, I would recommend bringing snacks on the plane ride....
by Lenoire L. | Jul 16, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
The countdown has officially begun! In just a few hours, I’ll be embarking on a ten-day backpacking trip around Europe before my study abroad program starts in Denmark. The excitement is palpable, yet a sense of nervousness lingers as I prepare for this adventure....
by Lauren L. | Jul 16, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
It’s been a goal of mine to travel the world since I was really young. Studying abroad this summer has been a wonderful experience that I will never forget, one that has allowed me to gain the courage to embark on even more trips abroad and to fully experience what...
by Hudson H. | Jul 16, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Hudson H. | Jul 16, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Zaira Beck | Jul 16, 2024 | Faculty-Led, Nursing, South America, Summer, _
Throughout my entire time in Colombia, I’ve eaten so many new and amazing foods! I never would have thought of some of these foods, as some are so creative- but others go back hundreds of years to times of indigenous communities. I’ve loved being able to try...
by Zaira Beck | Jul 16, 2024 | Faculty-Led, Nursing, South America, Summer, _
DCIM100GOPROG0014445.JPG DCIM100GOPROG0014362.JPG Over my last free weekend of my six week program in beautiful Colombia, a group of students decided to rent an AirBNB in Medellin- a place completely different compared to where we stay in Barranquilla. Medellin, the...
