by Abigail A. | Jul 29, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As time grew closer to leaving for Europe, I became more nervous and excited than ever. I was nervous because I knew I would miss my family tremendously, and I also didn’t have any friends that are also going on the trip. I knew that some people would already...
by Abigail A. | Jul 29, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
So much has changed since the first day and my first blog. Everyone in our group is close friends, but I have become super close to two girls that I have been hanging out with every day. We have done our schoolwork together, walked around each city together, went out...
by Lillian Johnson | Jul 29, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Our last leg of our study abroad was spent between three cities; Weingarten, where we’ve spent the duration of our trip, Stuttgart, and Munich, where we all originally met. The last week was bittersweet; on one hand, I was missing home and ready to come back to...
by Emily A. | Jul 29, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
In a little over a week, I will fly to Porto for UA in Portugal: European Innovation Academy (EIA)! For three weeks, I will learn about business and entrepreneurship through an international pitch competition. But before any academics commence, my dad and I will spend...
by Brooke P. | Jul 29, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Our next week consisted of many different parts of Italy and an incredible day trip to the Swiss Alps! We were done with our class, had taken the final and were ready to spend the next week exploring. We started out in Venice. Straight out of a movie. We got to do a...
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 Anabelle B. | Jul 29, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I’ve now been living in Tokyo, Japan for a little over 3 months and can definitely say that the homesickness is kicking in. As this is my second consecutive semester studying abroad, I knew to expect these feelings and am doing my best to deal with them. There...
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 Claire K. | Jul 29, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Two weeks ago, I returned home after my semester abroad in Valencia, Spain. Although I love being home and seeing family and friends again, I’ve learned that reverse culture shock is real. The first time I looked on Google Maps and saw that all the restaurants...
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 Ava N. | Jul 16, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Exchange, Semester, _
With both of my hands grasped tightly around the rusty metal rail, I gazed down upon the rocks scattered far across the coastline and the waves that engulfed them. A small island floated in the distance. The sun’s light caused the ocean to sparkle with the confidence...
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...
