by Keema B | Aug 10, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
It has been a month since I have left East Asia, and I must admit that I miss that place so much! This trip has been such a life changing experience for me in so many different ways. To be more specific, weeks have gone by and I’m still reminiscing on the time I spent...
by Jami L | Aug 10, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
I had never been out of the country before, and of all of the trips I choose to take, I choose the one that requires 23 hours of airtime. I was extremely excited to visit Cambodia, to learn from their culture, and to provide medical aid to its people. The last time I...
by Savannah S | Aug 3, 2015 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
When you travel to another country you realize how different, and sometimes really strange, other cultures are compared to your own. While I was abroad I saw and experienced things that I would only see in China. So here is a composed list of all the things I would...
by Kayla C | Jul 24, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing
I’ve been home from my trip to Cambodia for a couple weeks now, but it feels like ages. It was such a long journey, and I was exhausted when I reached home, both physically and emotionally. Being an introverted person, I am glad to be home. I LOVED my team and all the...
by DJ H | Jul 23, 2015 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Asia, Exchange
Living in Japan has been an amazing experience in more ways than one. Although there is little time left before I return home, there is still so much I want to do before leaving. I want to climb Mt. Fuji, visit Kyoto, eat some of Jiro’s sushi – the list goes on. But,...
by Savannah S | Jul 14, 2015 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
On my study abroad trip to China my group had the opportunity to be “adopted” by different Chinese families for a day! The mom picked us up at the University and drove us to their home. We were greeted with big smiles and a lot of tea. Although I am not...
by Keema B | Jul 14, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
I’ve arrived home but I wrote this while I was in East Asia: All I can say is wow! East Asia is such an amazing experience. This medical trip is more than I had ever expected it to be. It has exceeded my expectations and invited me to a whole different world and...
by Sarah M | Jul 14, 2015 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer
One month of studying abroad in China has come to a close. We landed in the Chicago airport and I had to sprint to my next flight. I thought I would not be able to say goodbye to my classmates but as it turns out, my flight was delayed. My classmates and I found each...
by Kayla C | Jul 7, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
I am home now from Cambodia, but I wrote this while there: It’s been a long few days. We flew for 22 hours (not including layover time in Atlanta and Korea) and arrived in Phnom Penh about 11 pm Friday night. Having lost 12 hours of our lives, our bodies were confused...
by Sarah M | Jul 7, 2015 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer
I never imagined that I would have the opportunity to travel abroad during my college years. Yet, here I am, about to leave for China. My study abroad group and I will be traveling for thirty-six hours to arrive in Xiamen, China. I have absolutely no idea what to...
by Keema B | Jul 6, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
I can’t believe I’m going to be traveling to East Asia in a few days! Many factors played into my decision to study abroad. One of the factors that played into my decision is my desire to provide medical care to people that are not able to afford it. Serving others...
by Savannah S | Jun 22, 2015 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
The squatter. I was expecting many cultural difference before hopping on my plane to Beijing. I figured I would not be accustomed to the food, the plethora of people in such close proximity, and the time change. However, I did not even think about what a Chinese...
by Caroline J | Jun 19, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
I can’t believe that in a little less than two days, I will be starting my 25-hour plane/bus/tuk tuk (google pictures of this and laugh as you imagine me riding on one) journey to Cambodia. If you know me, you can probably imagine how many lists I have made and...
by Kayla C | Jun 19, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
I leave in less than 2 DAYS for Cambodia to bring medical clinics to people in remote villages! I’ve spent the past year working my behind off in nursing school, getting closer and closer to the goal of becoming a Registered Nurse. Now I have the privilege of going...
by Sheela K | Jun 2, 2015 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hi everyone! I’d like to start off by saying that this is my first real blog, so bear with me if I make any rookie blogger gaffes. Oh and if any of you have any suggestions, questions, or just want to talk, feel free to comment below! Anywho, this blog is more...
by Erynn W | May 21, 2015 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer
So it’s getting down to the wire and I have about 5 hours until I leave for the airport. If you would have asked me three years ago when I began college, or even about 6 months ago in the middle of my junior year if I saw myself studying abroad I would have said...
by Katie M | May 11, 2015 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Exchange, Semester
Hello everyone! This is my first blog post on Bamabloggers abroad, but I couldn’t be more excited to share what I have encountered and learned so far with y’all. First and foremost, my name is Katie, and I am currently living in Kyoto, Japan. My university...
by Jennifer N | May 8, 2015 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Ever since I was a freshman in college I have wanted to study abroad. However, because of multiple reasons, I was unable to fulfill this dream. I knew that I would learn a great deal, not only in the classroom but about culture and life in another country. I have...
by Chris L | Jan 5, 2015 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate
After coming back to America, I wish that I had more opportunities to share my experiences. Rather than hold them in though, I’ll just share one with you. It was one of my first days in Moscow, and I was hungry (not just for food but for a taste of life in Moscow)....
by Maja T | Jan 5, 2015 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Asia, Exchange
” こんいちは、バマ！Hello Bama! How do I begin to describe the span of my incredible adventure in Japan? I’ve seen so many things, gone so many places, and learned more than I ever thought possible. I hope I can adequately convey the way Japan has captured me...
