by Anna Kate M. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Go. Go. Go. Summer of 2023, I knew I wanted to study abroad but I let the fear of how much it cost and the uncertainty of scholarships keep me from going. When the opportunity came up for me to go for two weeks this Summer and get class credit I immediately said yes,...
by Anna Kate M. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have dreamed of going to Paris ever since I was little, so obviously when I found out my program would include a day trip to Paris, I was stoked. The problem – so much to do and so little time to do it. We took the train for London to Paris and immediately...
by Anna Kate M. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As my study abroad trip comes to a close, one thing I have thought a lot about is how well I did or did not prepare for my time in each city. Luckily for me, the first half of my trip was in London and I got to share the experience with a friend that had already been...
by Victoria J. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
The second half of my study abroad we were in Lisbon, Portugal. We have been traveling non-stop and now are in a new location with a new place to call home until the trip is over. I don’t know how this trip is going by so fast, but we are nearing the end. Lisbon...
by Victoria J. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I think my favorite part about traveling through London was being able to see Big Ben, London Eye, Buckingham Palace, and so many more places that I dreamed of seeing. Days feel so much longer while in London that we were able to see so much in just one day. Little...
by Makyia B. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Home, Summer
I decided to write this post while being on my long trip home to the usa. I was able to reflect and think about the good and the bad and what I would do if the opportunity arose for me to go abroad again or even more abroad. For starters, I was only in Spain for 2...
by Makyia B. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
While traveling abroad I experienced a lot of culture shock. I spent two weeks in Spain, specifically Madrid and Barcelona. Seeing the different culture was not only eye opening but sometimes confusing or frustrating. For example, Spaniards are extremely touchy and...
by KarMiya L. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I landed in Birmingham after over 24 hours of solid traveling. It’s a lot of work to cross an ocean. I made several of my favorite memories in Barcelona in our last 5 or so days of being abroad. We visited a gorgeous cathedral, an old military fortress, and I...
by Hunter Brooks | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Chase Callahan | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Depending on where you will be traveling to, public transportation may be a useful way to navigate the city that you will be living in for the foreseeable future. If you have never used public transportation before, it may seem like a daunting and scary experience....
by Chase Callahan | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Enjoying the Local Cuisine While you are abroad, there will certainly come a time when you and a few others within your group may venture off to enjoy a meal in your free time. This has been one of my favorite activities on my trip so far. Getting to experience...
by Lauren G. | Jun 6, 2024 | Africa, Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
During my study abroad experience, traveling to new places was always a highlight, but my trip to Marrakech, Morocco, and the Sahara Desert stands out as unforgettable. This adventure was unlike any other trip I took while studying abroad. Our journey began in the...
by Rachel W. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Rachel W. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Rachel W. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Mariel P. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Upon returning to the United States, I couldn’t believe how much I had seen and done in a short time. I had taken in so much history, immersed myself in different cultures, tried new foods, etc. Coming home was bittersweet. I missed fast food, the comfort of...
by Ella Davis | May 31, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad has always been an interest of mine during college. I received an email about a scholarship to study abroad in Rome, Italy for a month during the summer. Italy was on my top 3 list of places I wanted to study abroad. This was a perfect opportunity and...
by Olivia H. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Finals week was one of the most challenging weeks to balance while abroad. In my program, our grades were heavily weighted on the midterm and final so that we could have lighter workloads throughout the semester. Because of this, the finals required a lot of studying;...
by Olivia H. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Before going abroad, I had really limited travel experience that mostly consisted of family road trips and spring break with my friends. I had never been out of the country and was stressed about planning my weekend trips. After having one of the best semesters of my...
by Natalie A | May 30, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Although the prospect of studying abroad is exciting, preparing for the things you want to do and see on your trip can be beyond daunting. Before leaving for Italy, my TikTok was filled with recommendations for restaurants, leather and jewelry shops, gelaterias and...
