Bama Bloggers Abroad

A Weekend In The Sahara Desert

A Weekend In The Sahara Desert

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...

Travel Jitters and Preparation

Travel Jitters and Preparation

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...

Motivation for Studying Abroad in Rome

Motivation for Studying Abroad in Rome

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...

Studying Queen Conch in Belize

Studying Queen Conch in Belize

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...

The Capstone Community and Belize

The Capstone Community and Belize

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...

Traveling While Abroad

Traveling While Abroad

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...

A Potterheads Guide to Traveling in the UK

A Potterheads Guide to Traveling in the UK

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...

Life After Panama: Reflections and Growth

Life After Panama: Reflections and Growth

Going to Panama was truly a once in a lifetime experience and something I will cherish for the rest of my life. I had the most amazing cohort ever and I learned so much from everyone and grew over...

Pre-Panama Thoughts & Insights

Pre-Panama Thoughts & Insights

Hello my name is Camila Ramirez! I am currently a freshman here at UA majoring in International Studies & Management with concentrations in International Business, Latin American Studies, and...

The End

The End

I have been studying abroad so far for 3 months. These 11 weeks have been life-changing. I had no idea what impact studying abroad would have on me. People talk about their once-in-a-lifetime...

Post Panamanian Blues along with Personal Growth

Post Panamanian Blues along with Personal Growth

Hey everyone, it is Sara Jeffrey again, back with another installment of Bama Bloggers Abroad. I am at The Capstone’s campus grounds back to my usual schedule. It feels a little off because going...

Panamanian Adventures of a Freshman

Panamanian Adventures of a Freshman

Hey there again, it is me Sara and I am currently in Panama as we speak. Touching down in Panama I felt like I was back home in Guyana. The heat, the humidity and the birds chirping it was a sense...

Tips and Tricks of Travel

Tips and Tricks of Travel

Chaney Scott M.             Whether solo traveling or with a group, it’s important to be safe while traveling. Prior preparation and budget...

Finals and France (but England too)

Finals and France (but England too)

My semester abroad is almost over; there are less than two weeks left. This has been an absolutely wild, once-in-a-lifetime experience which I am extremely grateful for. While I am sad that my time...

A Valencia (and Spain) Top 5

A Valencia (and Spain) Top 5

Time flies, especially when you're having fun, and I've been having an incredible time in Valencia, Spain, for the past three months. It's always been a dream of mine to study abroad in Spain,...

Taking Weekend Trips While Abroad

Taking Weekend Trips While Abroad

You will quickly learn during your time abroad that some of your best memories and experiences will happen outside of your home city! Taking weekend trips to various places will likely make up a...

When in Rome

When in Rome

Studying abroad in Barcelona has been an incredible experience, but one of the highlights has definitely been the opportunity to travel to other amazing destinations. Rome, Italy, was one such...

Reflections and Insights after Panama

Reflections and Insights after Panama

I was really blown away by the experience in Panama, it was truly eye-opening, not just from a business perspective but from a cultural perspective as well. Beforehand, I had a sense for how global...

Discovering Central American Charm

Discovering Central American Charm

Arriving in Panama City at night, the first thing I saw were the streetlights by the ocean twinkling like stars. Amidst the anticipation, I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. As I stepped out...

Why You Should Volunteer Abroad!

Why You Should Volunteer Abroad!

Throughout this semester in Pau, France, I have been spending every Thursday afternoon at a local middle school. I assist an English teacher in his courses with the level 5 students (13 and 14 year...

Portugal Holiday

Portugal Holiday

My name is Chaney Scott and I am an exchange student for the semester at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Through the semester, I have been extremely fortunate to travel around Europe. My...

Reflections on My Time in Panama

Reflections on My Time in Panama

Returning from studying abroad, I felt a wide range of emotions. I am glad to be home and be able to see my friends and family. However, I continue to reflect on all the experiences and friendships...

The Pre-departure Jitters

The Pre-departure Jitters

I always dreamed about studying abroad, however I am unsure how I would adapt to a new country and culture. I later found out about the first-year student Access Grant Panama Business trip which is...

Day In The Life At Panama!

Day In The Life At Panama!

Arriving in the beautiful city of Panama I immediately noticed the vibrant culture of the locals. From the romantic language and colorful cityscape, I was blown away. I felt incredibly welcome and...

Settling in to South Korea

Settling in to South Korea

Getting accustomed to life in South Korea while studying abroad has been quite an adventure. Not only do Korea and the United States have vastly different cultures, but adapting to a country where...

A Weekend in the Scottish Highlands

A Weekend in the Scottish Highlands

Somebody’s jacket hit me in the face. Twice. Some guy two rows up threw a piece of candy over my head. The guy behind me caught it. I know because I heard him cheer. Directly in my ear. When my...

Month One Down!

Month One Down!

Today marks one month since I've been living in Rome, Italy. This has been the most surreal experience of my life, but I have loved every minute of it thus far. I have class three days a week and...