Bama Bloggers Abroad
Pre Departure: Excitement and Nerves
Hi all! My name is Samantha Johnson, but I usually go by Sam. I am doing a study abroad this summer in London for a Forensic Psychology Program that fulfills my Junior Writing Seminar. While I am...
Why Do We Travel?
As young adults, we are so often challenged to find our identity or question what we have always placed our identity in, and, as I am staring down the one-week mark before my departure to Ghana for...
Fears I had Preparing for my Abroad Program
I had a lot of fears when I was initially planning for my study abroad. For me personally, my biggest fear was being alone and not making any friends. I was supposed to be going in my group with a...
Studying Abroad in Italy
I’m visiting 6 different cities and 2 different countries in about 10 days. So far, It has been one of the most exhausting but rewarding experiences I’ve had. We have been to Milan and Venice, and...
Advice I Wish I had for Studying Abroad
When I was preparing for my trip, I wish I had a list of things that would have helped me prepare better. Good thing is, I’m not going to let you struggle with the same thing! First and most...
Light Packing is Your Best Friend
Light packing has never been a word in my dictionary. It usually hasn’t been that big of a deal and it's always been relatively manageable. If I could go back in time and do one thing differently...
Reflection of Studying in Croatia & Italy
Overall, this trip has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. I feel like I have grown so much as an individual and have had so many experiences that I wouldn’t have had if I didn’t...
Studying Abroad in Dubrovnik
On the study abroad trip I went on, our first stop was in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Although it was a city that I had never thought about visiting prior to hearing we were going on the trip, I could not...
Arrangements for a Month of Study Abroad in Ireland
As I am preparing to travel abroad to Ireland for a month, I have accumulated a few tips from my previous adventures abroad. The first few steps are setting up the logistics of going overseas. You...
Week 2 in Paradise
This second week was even better than my first week, which I didn’t know was possible since last week was so fun! We had more beach days, shopped in different cities around the island, and learned...
The Best First Week!
In just my first week in Sint Maarten, I have gained new friends, knowledge, and amazing memories. It has been so, so busy, but the tiredness is worth all of the beautiful sights and fun experiences...
Belize in Retrospect
It’s been a few days since I’ve returned from my study abroad trip in Belize, and I don’t think the extent of the things I experienced has quite caught up with me yet. Though I was only in the...
Back in the US
Australia: Getting Ready
Be Where Your Feet Are!
Studying abroad is undoubtedly one of the most exciting things I have ever done. Traveling the world is something that I have always dreamed of, and now that I am here, I am dealing with an...
Back Home in Tuscaloosa: Reflecting on an Incredible Journey
Back home in Tuscaloosa after my unforgettable trip to London and Lisbon, I can't help but wish I had more time in those amazing cities. The trip was an enriching experience that seemed to pass by...
Discovering London and Lisbon: A Trip Full of Learning and Adventure
During the month of May, I took a memorable trip to London, England, and Lisbon, Portugal. The main goal was to learn more about Internal Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), but the trip turned...
Tips and Tricks for Long Flights
Something I do not think people talk about enough are the flights to and from your study abroad destinations. These flights can be as crazy as 15 hours, but most of them are probably in the 7 to 9...
Inaugural Trip Across the Pond
Studying abroad was always something on my college bucket list, however, I was not always sure how to go about it. There are so many program options, locations, and areas of study, the choice can be...
London Calling
Olá Lisboa!
Fútbol in Colombia!
During my second week in my 6-week program in Colombia, I got to attend my first fútbol (soccer) game in the city I am staying in, Barranquilla! Our professor had even bought the entire group...
Preparing to Study Abroad as an International Travel Rookie
Studying abroad is something that I have dreamed of doing since I was in middle school. I can still remember doing my eighth grade passion project on the significance of studying abroad in creating...
Tapas in BCN
I decided to spend a semester in Barcelona, Spain at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. During my time abroad I fell in love with Barcelona but once I leave, I will definitely miss the food the...
My Biggest Piece of Advice for Studying Abroad
After completing my first study abroad experience, when I reflect back on it, one piece of advice stands out that I would give to my past self at the start of this trip, and to anyone else about to...
Piazzale Michelangelo: The Most Beautiful Place I’ve Ever Been
By this point in our trip in Italy, we had seen a lot of beautiful things. Cathedral after cathedral, amazing landscape views and countless charming streets and alleyways. In our second to last...
The best Month Studying and Meeting New Friends
Day in the Life while Studying in Croatia and Exploring Italy
Departure from Oceania
As I am leaving Fiji, I have reflected on a few of the things I have learned in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji. I have learned the world is a lot bigger than I ever thought, and I can learn almost...
Moroccan Excursion Comes to An End
My time in Morocco has been a whirlwind. Between studying Arabic at an institution and exploring every corner of Morocco while absorbing the culture, the past four weeks have flown by. While in...
How I prepared to Travel to Croatia and Italy May Interim
Exploring the Wonders of Morocco
Arriving to a new country can be incredibly overwhelming. You're in a strange new place that you may have never been before that may also speak a language that you do not know. Some of your first...
Flying Across the World, My Flight to Morocco
Traveling to a new country can be scary. Especially when it is in a new continent halfway across the world, and especially when it is your first time outside of America. The thought of flying around...
An Experience of a Lifetime
Over the past 3 weeks I had the opportunity to travel to four different countries and seven cities in Europe with UA Study Abroad. I don't even know where to begin with everything I learned and took...
Abroad in London
When I first arrived in London, I was immediately occupied listening to the locals talk. There's nothing like a good British accent, and I absolutely enjoyed listening to those around me. I was so...
What London Has Taught Me
It’s been an amazing first half of my trip. Currently on my way to Lisbon from London. I’ve created so many memories already and learned so much. Some things surprised me such as their pizza. You...
Go Abroad! And Go Again! It’s Worth iIt.
This is the second time I have studied abroad, the first being last summer in Rome. This time I am traveling to London, England, and Lisbon, Portugal, with a group from UA. Traveling last summer...
Traveling Alone vs. Traveling in a Group
Traveling to another country, whether you have done it before or not, can be extremely scary. Last summer I studied abroad in Italy by myself, which was the first time I have ever been out of the...
Difference Between London and Lisbon
On this trip, my program spent a week in London and a week in Lisbon, Portugal. While both are cities, they could not be any more different. London is a large, bustling city that never sleeps. There...
Day Tripping
Most study abroad trips stay in one or two places for the duration of the trip with time to do day trips on the weekend. My trip, economics in Croatia and Italy, however, spanned five countries and...
Tourism and its Impacts
Studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that allows you to explore different cultures, meet new people, and learn new things. In this whirlwind of an experience, though, I think a lot of...
Packing Tips for a Month Abroad
My study abroad situation was unique because I left the Thursday of exam week to travel to Croatia for my month abroad. With no time to make a trip home I had the additional task of packing up my...
Kelsey’s Study Abroad Advice
After studying abroad, I learned so much about myself and the world. I decided to share some advice to help future students navigate this new experience. Here are five things that helped me while...
I am home and miss Belize
Now that I'm back in Chicago, my mind is swirling with thoughts and feelings about my recent adventure in Belize. When I first arrived at the airport, I was overcome with sadness and nostalgia,...
During Belize
My first impression when I arrived in Belize was that it was very hot; I suddenly got apprehensive about the weather and if I would be in miserable heat the entire time. The first night, I asked my...
Pre Departure to Belize: A Transformative Research Journey
Hello, I am traveling to Belize from May 4 until May 22 for a research project. I am an accounting major with an international business minor, and I chose this study abroad opportunity for the...
Predeparture: Motivation
I am going to be going to Zambia with the nursing school for my study abroad experience. We will be doing a pop up clinic Monday-Friday while we are there to provide free healthcare for all that...
Impressions of Italy
When I got back I was kinda sad to leave all the fun we were having in Italy trying new things like pasta making and departing from all the friends I had made on the short trip. I feel more equipped...
Finally made it to Bologna!
When we first arrived in Bologna I was a little overwhelmed because our luggage was still in Paris so we had to claim lost luggage at the airport. Thankfully, the airport delivered our luggage the...
Pre-Bologna, Italy
As a Hospitality Management major I had heard about the UA in Italy: Food and Wine tour study abroad program for a few years and was very interested. This certain program was the only reason I even...