Bama Bloggers Abroad
A Land of Jinja and Odera
Life back in Tuscaloosa
Hi again everyone! I've been back home for a bit now and wanted to give an update about life back in Tuscaloosa! There are a lot of things that I missed about the U.S. that weren't common for me in...
Going home…
Hi again everyone! I'm honestly sad to say that I am writing this as I am on the plane to return home. It's gonna be a long 9 hours so I figured it was time for some reflections. I was terrified to...
Saying Goodbye to the City of Light
The bits of Paris I'm taking with me While strolling today through the Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil, touring the Pantheon, and breakfasting on my final pastry and espresso in Paris, all I could think...
Remaining Present-Minded While Studying Abroad
Using the five senses to ground yourself in a foreign place Studying abroad is an amazing experience, but it can become overwhelming at times. With very limited proficiency in French, there have...
Adapting to More Cultures
My study abroad experience in Italy was drawing to a close and it was time for me to depart to my second study abroad trip. I would be flying across the continent to Amsterdam in the Netherlands,...
Adjusting to Italy
The days leading up to my departure, I regretted everything. I was so excited when the concept of studying abroad was just an idea, but when it started to become real, I was filled with terror. I...
Taking my Knowledge Back to UA
Hi! In case you haven't read my previous blog, I participated in the European Innovation Academy in Porto, Portugal this summer. This program is one of the many hands-on study abroad experiences...
My First Week in Portugal
Bom Día! I am writing to you from the gorgeous city of Porto, Portugal. Check out the picture — I'm not lying about this city's beauty. I've officially been living here for a week, so I wanted to...
2 Days in Bangkok
The last leg of our Southeast Asian adventure was Thailand. I visit Thai Basil Sushi II in Tuscaloosa at least once a week for the Massaman curry, so to say I was excited would be a gross...
UA in Colombia: Home Sweet Home
It's been two weeks since the end of my UA in Colombia trip, and although I'm glad to be home, I can't help but miss the amazing experiences that I had in Barranquilla. While I can't hop back on a...
Homecoming
Seven Cities, Four Weeks
Go Abroad!
My study abroad trip went to London, and only half of the fun was the tours we did in the city. The actual classes my peers and I participated in each week were just as interesting. I originally...
My Time in Westminster Abbey
One of my favorite things that I did while in London for my study abroad class was going to Westminster Abbey. I actually thought that the Palace of Westminster was Westminster Abbey, but I was...
First Time Abroad to London
I committed to a Forensic Psychology program in London for the summer of 2023. I had never left the US for school, or any personal trips. I was definitely feeling nervous before I left. I had no...
A Lake Unlike Any Other: Lake Atitlán
Next Stop: Guatemala!
The City of Dreaming Spires
With only a few days remaining in my study abroad experience, I wanted to dedicate a post to the City of Dreaming Spires itself! Here are some of my favorite parts of Oxford: The Food I was...
The Week After Returning from London
After returning to the U.S. from London, the post-London depression certainly kicked in. I slept most of the day after returning, and it took me a few days to get back into my sleep schedule, as I...
The Trip Home from London
The trip home from London was by far the most chaotic and stressful journey I have experienced. We left our housing early, allowing ourselves an hour and a half to arrive at the airport, and three...
Adventures in London
Before going abroad, I did not have much planned for what I would do in London. I basically wanted to see the tourist sites, go to the countryside, and see as many West End shows as possible (the...
Antigua by the Numbers
Reflecting on Travel Prep
My Reflection on Studying Abroad
Studying abroad has been such an eye-opening experience. Traveling and going to foreign places has been so fun, but also so confusing. The phenomenon of culture shock is real. Seeing all the things...
Worldview: How to See the Most Places During Your Study Abroad
If you’re anything like me, when you spend money on traveling you want to make the most out of your trip. As a 19-year old girl, freshly out of her freshman year at The University of Alabama, I am...
Taking it all in at the beautiful Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
I'm at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art! No, not that Louisiana. This one is named after the wives of the founder of the museum, a rather old-school convention for such a progressive museum. This...
Climbing Kronborg Castle
Hello from the top of Kronborg Castle! Ever since I was little, I loved the castles and forts that were constructed during the medieval part of our human history. The moats, the bridges, the towers,...
Traveling to New Places & Returning Home
For my third and final blog post I wanna talk about all the fun places I traveled to on the weekends and everything I learned while studying abroad. The first weekend trip I went on was to Venice...
Things I Used and Didn’t Use in New Zealand
Hello from the South Island of New Zealand! So far, the weather here has been even colder than the North Island (where we spent our first week), so I thought I would go over some of the most used...
Day in the life of a Study Abroad Student
For my second blog post I’m discussing what it’s like to live and study in Florence and travel to other popular destinations in Italy. At first, it was a little bit of a culture shock, but there are...
A typical day in Ghana
Exploring Italy: What To Do In Rome
Hello! I would first like to introduce myself. My name is Jacob Blincoe, and I am a rising Junior from Louisville Kentucky. For my blogs, I would like to highlight the high points of all the...
Exploring Italy: What To Do In Venice
Hello! I would first like to introduce myself. My name is Jacob Blincoe, and I am a rising Junior from Louisville Kentucky. For my blogs, I would like to highlight the high points of all the...
Exploring Italy: What To Do In Florence
Hello! I would first like to introduce myself. My name is Jacob Blincoe, and I am a rising Junior from Louisville Kentucky. For my blogs, I would like to highlight the high points of all the...
My Last Week in Venice, Italy
After two long but exciting weeks exploring the Trentino region of northern Italy, we made our trek back to Venice, where we would be spending the final week of our Italian engineering trip. Upon...
After Greece
Greece was amazing, and after being home for a bit, I really miss it. I think the trip helped me grow as a person and helped me see who I am and who I can be. I know, it sounds so far fetched, but...
Coffee and Chocolate: Learning more about Guatemala’s major exports.
Top Left: my personal handmade chocolate bar. Top Right: coffee bean plants. Middle Left: ripe coffee shell and beans. Middle Right: coffee bean sorting station. Bottom Left: terrace to dry coffee...
Celebrating St. James Day in Antigua, Guatemala
Waterfall fireworks in the main square. In Antigua, Guatemala, July 25th is the holiday called St. James Day. The tradition comes from colonial times, as apostle St. James was the patron saint of...
Attempting to Climb Pacaya
The whole group at the peak of our hike, with Pacaya in the background. During the entire trip, my anxiety was building for our hike on Pacaya, an active volcano thirty minutes away from Antigua. I...
Vacation after Midterms: 24 Hours on Monterrico Beach
Another student brought a nice camera to take pictures of us at sunset. After finishing up midterms for PSC 331 and 332, we traveled as a group for a quick getaway to Monterrico beach. We left early...
A Quick Trip to Guatemala City
A view of Guatemala City at night from the balcony of AC Hotel Our professor and tour guide in front of an ancient, replicated textile at Universidad Francisco Marroquin. Had to take a picture in...
One Night on Lake Atitlán
View of Lake Atitlán from at boardwalk in Panajachel. Our first overnight excursion was to Lake Atitlán, which is located in the highlands of the Sierra Madre Mountain range in southwest Guatemala....
Daily Life in Antigua, Guatemala
Sunsets at Casa Herrera One of the main reasons I chose to study abroad in Antigua, Guatemala is the course content offered within my program. I am on a faculty led trip taught by Dr. Chris Hale, an...
Tips and Tricks for a Successful Study Abroad
Studying abroad is something I think every student should do before they graduate! That being said, studying abroad can be somewhat stressful and requires a lot of preparation. After studying abroad...
Sightseeing Through Italy- Part 2
My study abroad program is called “Following Shakespeare Through Italy”. For the second half of our trip, we visited Ravenna, Florence, and Rome. I also used my free days to visit Bologna, Pisa,...
Put an egg on it
My first week in Porto is coming to a close and it has been a long week full of bumpy flights, airport sprints, uphill walks, last minute bus rides, and LOTS of Ubers. My favorite thing about Porto...
End of an Era: My European Adventure
I'm in awe of how much my unique study abroad experience has impacted me when I reflect on it. During my month-long trip through Europe, stepping outside of my comfort zone and immersing myself in...
While abroad in Athens, Greece!
I'm in amazement at the amazing experiences I've had so far as I sit here thinking back on my once-in-a-lifetime trip to study abroad in Athens, Greece. Every moment has been a treasure mine of...
