by Emma H. | May 22, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Honors College, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Study abroad requires much preparation and packing. However, there are a few essential items everyone should have on their person while traveling abroad. Although living a nomadic lifestyle brings challenges and adventures alike, here are some...
by Faunce Bigham | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
As I look at all of the articles of clothing that are sprawled out over my bed, I feel a mix of excitement, nervousness, and of being overwhelmed. Just five days ago I had all of these clothes packed away neatly in their respective spots at my apartment in Tuscaloosa...
by Sam S. | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hi, I’m Sam, a rising senior majoring in accounting at the University of Alabama. I’m from Louisiana, and this is my second time leaving the country and my first time traveling to Europe. While I am a little nervous, I am still incredibly excited for...
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 Kendall S. | May 22, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Before studying abroad, I prepared for worst case scenario situations. Like, getting zip up bags for pickpocketing or bringing memorabilia from home incase of homesickness. I did not prepare for what the good parts of studying abroad entail. I am currently studying...
by Kendall S. | May 22, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad is amazing due to the variety of places to go but sometimes it might be nice to just stay around your new home. That is why it is important to not waste a single day and come up with some things to do instead of traveling (that are also not too...
by Sophie | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
While my time abroad is coming to an end and think about all of the trips I have gone on during this experience, I still reminisce about my time in Morocco. I started at Marrakesh and during my short 3 days there we went all way to the Sahara Desert and back. If you...
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 Tommy C. | May 22, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
One summer a couple years ago, my family and I went up to Boston. We stayed with my mother’s friend who she met 30 years ago when she was a student in college and studied abroad. All weekend they shared stories of them abroad and traveling the world together....
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 Sage M. | May 22, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
by Sage M. | May 22, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
My adventures so far while studying at Hochschule Esslingen in Germany.
by Chloe J. | May 22, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I have loved my time studying abroad in Scotland. I have also loved being able to travel to other countries. This semester, I was fortunate enough to visit Ireland, Greece, and Portugal. These experiences have taught me a lot, so I thought I’d share some travel tips...
by Sydney K. | May 22, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
As a high strung traveller studying abroad with a crowd of “go with the flow” peers, I had my fair share of experiences running through duty free and almost missing our flights. American airports differ significantly from the airports abroad. Understanding...
by Sydney K. | May 22, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Disclaimer I have a confession to make… I watched the Harry Potter movies before ever reaching to pick up the books. I grew up as an avid Percy Jackson fan and felt like I couldn’t breach my loyalty to the Greek Gods by engaging in the Wizarding world of...
by Peyton N. | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
As I sit here amidst the chaos of packing up my room and wrapping up finals, I can’t help but feel a rush of conflicting emotions. The semester abroad in Rome is winding down, and it’s time for me to bid arrivederci to this incredible city and head back...
