by Ethan S. | Jul 1, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I had initially heard of the Macroeconomics in Croatia/Italy study abroad program during the Fall Study Abroad Fair, and I was immediately interested. Not only was the course being taught necessary for my major, but the locations of the program were also places I had...
by Madison C. | Jun 27, 2024 | Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
After some time in Australia, we headed to our first stop in New Zealand, Queenstown! Leading up to this part of the trip, I wasn’t actually that excited. I was dreading being in the cold weather and was worried I did not pack right for the cold. But once we got to...
by Madison C. | Jun 27, 2024 | Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Sydney!! Sydney was by far my favorite part of the Australia leg of the trip. The Opera house was even more amazing in person and the architecture and structure of it all was fascinating. The harbor itself was beautiful with the bridge, the Sydney skyline, and the...
by Madison C. | Jun 27, 2024 | Asia, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The first leg of my trip began in Melbourne, Australia. I was lucky to have overall smooth sailing with all of my flights and my baggage made it intact. A full wrap around neck pillow saved me on the 14-hour flights from Houston, Texas to Auckland, New Zealand and I...
by Ilsa Katz | Jun 27, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Sofia S. | Jun 27, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
By the last few days of the trip I was getting pretty homesick and could tell how excited I was to go home, see my family and my pets and sleep in my own bed. Now that I am home though, I already miss Europe and the people from my trip so much. For the first two days...
by Sofia S. | Jun 27, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
When I first arrived at the Dubrovnik, Croatia airport I felt like I hadn’t slept in a week because of how exhausted I was. I met up with the other UA students that were on my flight and we all migrated to where our teacher was waiting for us so we could load up into...
by Sofia S. | Jun 27, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
As I am quickly packing because I underestimated how long it would take me to do so, I am checking items and necessities off the list I made titled “do not forget”. I find the list to be the most helpful thing for packing because otherwise I would forget the important...
by Hana F. | Jun 27, 2024 | Africa, Asia, Commerce & Business, Europe, Non-traditional, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
As I am 95 days out from embarking on my Semester at Sea Fall voyage, I wanted to take some time to reflect on all the preparation I have done and still have to do. Semester at Sea has been a dream of mine since I was in middle school, but I never thought I...
by Anai Correa | Jun 27, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As we transitioned from Croatia to Italy, it was a bit of a stressful experience when it came to luggage’s. When we were in Croatia, we primarily relied on buses for transportation, but as we got to Italy, it shifted to trains. In the train stations it was a bit...
by Anai Correa | Jun 27, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Returning to the airport marked the end of an incredible program, and I couldn’t believe this experience was over. While I was excited to see my family again, part of me wished I could spend more time in Europe because I had such a fantastic time. Surprisingly, when I...
by Anai Correa | Jun 27, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Blog 1 I decided to go on a study abroad because, as first-generation student, I wanted to experience traveling with many like-minded individuals. Since I am currently going into my junior year, I knew it would be a good opportunity to take Economics 309, as it is a...
by Anai Correa | Jun 27, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
During my recent trip to Dubrovnik, Croatia, I was mesmerized by its stunning scenery. Exploring the old town and city walls was a fascinating experience and riding the cable car offered breathtaking views. This city was one of my favorite parts of the trip because it...
by Celie Cowart | Jun 27, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
By Celie Cowart | Jun 1, 2024 | Central America, Marine Science, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Kayla M. | Jun 27, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
by Addison L. | Jun 27, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Lacy R. | Jun 27, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Study abroad was an experience I had on my college goals list since before I graduated high-school and it was one of the reasons I chose to go to UA. However, by the beginning of my junior year of college, I had written off the idea and had come to accept that study...
by Destiny R. | Jun 27, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Though I was only in Italy for two weeks, it feels like my entire life has been altered by my experience. Now that I’m back in the United States, I am finding myself missing my time abroad and having some trouble adjusting back to American life. The first few...
by Destiny R. | Jun 27, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
One thing that is often looked over when traveling is how cultural differences can effect the way you experience life in another country. It is true that most people recognize that different countries have different cultures and know that you have to prepare before...
by Madelyn Hutchison | Jun 27, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Coming home was a bittersweet goodbye. I had loved my trip abroad above what’s imaginable, but I also missed everything I love at home including my house, my dog, and my boyfriend. I was said to go back to the airport as I had enjoyed my time abroad so greatly,...
