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...
by Sara J. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Hey there! My name is Sara Jeffrey, and I am a finance major at the Capstone. I have always been interested in business and studying abroad, but I did not know how I would incorporate the two into my major or curriculum. At Bama Bound, there was a pamphlet included in...
by Samuel A. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
My anticipation builds as I sit here in the airport, moments away from boarding my flight to Panama. This journey marks the beginning of a week filled with adventure and discovery. As I await our flight, I reflect on the reasons that led me to choose this study abroad...
by Tavarious B. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
Today is the day I return home to the US. This experience has been more than what i anticipated. Along with gaining knowledge and opportunities to connect with ambiguous CEO’s and leaders that contribute to Latin America’s GDP, this opportunity develops...
by Tavarious B. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer
As my Plane descend on Panama, I notice the height of the architecture of the buildings. The city was filled with thriving night life and reminds me of Miami at night. When first arriving to Panama I immediately took off of my jacket. It was around midnight but felt...
by Tavarious B. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
As I look out of the window of the plane taking us to Panama, i could only worry about if I came prepared enough. I recall a weeks before this exciting day, researching about every single detail I could find about the companies that we were going to be introduced to....
by Kelley P. | Apr 3, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Hola! My name is Kelley Pham and I am a freshman that is currently double majoring in Finance and Marketing. I am a Tuscaloosa native (#Be1Pat) and am looking forward to sharing my Panama study abroad stories with you all! As a child, I had always dreamed of studying...
by Ciara L. | Apr 3, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
When I arrived in Panama, I was instantly struck by the people’s vivid energy and kindness. The bustling streets, along with colorful and tall buildings and vibrant music, portrayed a dynamic and culturally rich country. One of my favorite aspects of Panama is...
by Ciara L. | Apr 3, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer
I have always wanted to study abroad since I was a kid, but I never imagined I would have the opportunity until I saw the Freshman Access Grant Panama Business Trip. Coming into college, I was prepared to take on any opportunity to broaden my viewpoint and obtain a...
by Zoi M. | Apr 3, 2024 | Central America, Comm & Info Sciences, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
As I reminisce about my time spent in Panama, I find myself struggling to adequately express the depth of gratitude I feel for having had this extraordinary experience. It’s been a journey that has not only enriched my understanding of business but has also...
by Zoi M. | Apr 3, 2024 | Central America, Comm & Info Sciences, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
As we find ourselves at the midpoint of our adventure, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of awe. When I first stepped foot onto my college campus, the thought of embarking on an international journey before completing my freshman year seemed like a distant dream....
by Zoi M. | Apr 3, 2024 | Central America, Comm & Info Sciences, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Hey folks! Just dropping in to share the details about my upcoming trip to Panama – less than a week left, and the excitement is real! This is my first time venturing abroad, and let me tell you, the anticipation is through the roof! Today, I and the awesome people...
by Riley Marchand | Sep 20, 2023 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
There was a variety of research projects to participate in on our trip to Belize. There was a “Plastics Team” that recorded quantities of microplastics in the water near several islands. “Team Parrotfish” conducted research on the behavioral...
by Megan D. | Sep 20, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
I am incredibly glad that I decided to go on the trip, and if you’re reading this and you’re considering going, I highly encourage you to do so. Especially if your passion involves the ocean, or even just wildlife in general, you will not regret it, I guarantee....
by Megan D. | Sep 20, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
One of my first impressions was simply awe at the natural beauty and numerous wonders of Belize. I loved drawing and painting my surroundings, especially all of the beautiful wildlife that I was able to see. However, the best part of all was the...
by Megan D. | Sep 20, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hello! My name is Meg Dooley and I am a biology major here at Alabama. When I initially declared my major, I was intending on being Pre-med, and going into medicine. While walking around campus one day, I saw a poster for the UA study abroad trip to Belize. I have...
by Warren Unzueta | Sep 12, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Ethan L | Sep 12, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Overall I couldn’t have asked for a better trip. The whole point of this trip for me was to explore something unique, which was definitely achieved. I saw and experienced things I would never thought of. Although there were a lot of differences when comparing...
