Bama Bloggers Abroad
Going to see the Temples
I have never experienced a level of heat in my life like the first day of seeing temples in Cambodia. A wake-up call of 3:30 AM was the start of our day visiting different ancient temples in the...
Gazing from Atop of the Mountian!
During my time in South Africa and now since returning home and getting readjusted to the American society, I realize one of the biggest beuaties that I took for granted was right in front of me the...
What I Learned
Now that my time abroad has come to an end, I have most certainly learned a few things. There are several concepts I wish I would have known before coming to Italy. First, I wish I would have done...
Discovering Italian Culture in Florence
Upon arriving to Italy, I was immediately in awe of the culture there. As I rode in a taxi to head over to my host mom's house, I was captivated by the architecture and scenery that I drove past....
Balancing Study Abroad and New Experiences
One of the most important parts about this study abroad program is being able to stay on track with schoolwork, while also making sure have as much fun as you can. This was my first time outside the...
Travelling Beyond the UA Program
While this program planned for us to only travel between the Venice and Trento areas, I was able to venture to many other areas of Italy with relative ease. Make sure to talk to your faculty mentor...
overview of paris and london
Processed with VSCO with au5 preset okay! Where do i begin. it’s been a while since my last blog post. i’ve been to paris and london thus far and i’m honestly confused on how i feel. i don’t know...
Arrival in Murcia, Spain
The buildup to my trip to Spain felt sudden. To be honest, it felt surreal. Getting on the plane to make my way to Murcia, it felt as though I was simply traveling to a different place within the...
Cinque Terre Weekend Trip- Leah Block
The first weekend of my study abroad we went to Cinque Terre. This is a city with 5 little towns along the coast about 3 hours from Florence. It was so much fun and is beautiful! We left on Friday...
Returning Home and Reflecting on my Trip
It has now been 10 days since I have entered back into the United States, and the main thing I feel is that I miss Europe, and especially miss the people who I became friends with during the trip....
Returning Home! Croatia to United States
By: Jameson Cook The study abroad that I was participating in is over but the experience was amazing! It is very bitter sweet being back home after seeing great monuments and eating fantastic foods...
The Local Culture in Greece
I've engaged a lot in local culture so far! We are on the last week of our program now and I've been going with the group to local restaurants and stores in all the cities we've gone to. In the...
Cartagena: A Beautiful Vacation Within our Trip to Colombia
One of the best opportunities that we have had on our trip to Colombia is the three day excursions to Santa Marta and Cartagena. Cartagena, only about a two hour drive from Barranquilla, where we...
Preparing for Your Month Abroad
Studying abroad can be very similar to most other vacation trips, however there are a couple of major differences. With hindsight, it is pretty easy to think of things that I would have done...
Traveling to Europe for the First Time!
Hello everyone! My name is Emma and I'll be traveling to Europe for the first time for UA's Chemical Engineering program. To say the least, I'm very excited to study abroad and experience a...
Ciao Firenze
As my time in Florence draws to a close, I find myself overwhelmed with mixed emotions. Leaving this magnificent city that has been my home for the past months fills my heart with both sadness and...
Florence, Rome, Amalfi
Our first stop takes us to the eternal city of Rome, where ancient ruins coexist harmoniously with contemporary structures. The Colosseum stands proudly, narrating tales of gladiatorial spectacles...
Left My Sole in London
Stepping onto the pavement outside Heathrow Airport, I had no clue what London had in store for my white converse. If I had to describe London in three words, they would be: Walking Walking More...
Amalfi Coast & Pompeii- Leah Block
This weekend we went to Sorrento, Positano, and Pompeii with Bus2Alps. They offer a bunch of weekend trip plans all over Italy! Another company similar is SmartTrip if you are looking for some easy...
Venice Weekend Trip- Leah Block
This weekend we went to Venice! I have always dreamed of coming to this beautiful place, and am so happy I finally got to. All my outfits from this trip are linked in my LTK here! Where We Stayed We...
T-21 days….
It finally feels real. I've gone shopping for the trip and paid for it, but it didn't really hit me until today. I'm going to Portugal. Alone. By myself. Without my family or friends. Yikes. Last...
Why You Should Study Abroad
While researching programs and applying, I was very nervous about studying abroad. Although I was only going to be gone 6 weeks, I was still worried about how much I would miss my home, family,...
Back Home
After I finished my classes in Japan, I spent a week with a friend (pictured above) and her mom. Afterward I went to Europe and spent a few weeks taking trains to different friends I have made over...
Preparing to Study Abroad!
Hello everyone! My name is Sophie Stallings, and I am studying abroad this summer for 6 weeks in Barcelona. I have been here for almost 2 weeks, and I wanted to give you all some advice to prepare...
Traveling While Abroad!
One of the best things about studying abroad is the opportunity to travel to so many different countries. This past weekend was my first trip out of Spain and I went to Cannes, France and Monte...
Kyoto, Japan
My time in Japan flew by as I was thrust into an unknown new world outside the immediate sphere of Western influence. Although the fingerprints of America were present in many aspects of Japanese...
How Did I Fit It All In My Suitcase
Packing for a month abroad in a country with higher expectations for daily fashion may sound like a stressful process, however I found that it was much easier than I had originally considered....
UA Abroad: Greece, Week 1!
Hey everyone! My name is Cathy Stockstill, and I am a sophomore at UA majoring in Communicative Disorders with a minor in Human Development! I am so grateful to have been given the opportunity to...
Finally Home! Great to be back in Alabama.
Having been back home from Spain for just over a week now, I am mostly over the jetlag and beginning to work on final assignments for my classes. I have finally combed over most all final assignment...
Study abroad preparation
During the Covid-19 pandemic, coming to school was a challenging experience that limited many of the opportunities we had once taken for granted. However, when the chance to study abroad finally...
Safety Abroad: Tips and Tricks for Valuables
One of the biggest concerns people usually have when studying abroad is the safety not only of themselves, but of their belongings as well. Things like passports, money, keys to lodging, and phones...
The Beauty of Small Talk
I have never mastered the art of small talk, and I likely never will. As a lifelong introvert, the concept of forcing chatter...
One Final Photo: Adios from the Airport
Well, here it is: the last photo I took in Madrid, Spain before flying back to the States. I took this picture sitting at my gate, waiting to board a plane to Charlotte. Ahead of me waited an 8-hour...
Tips on Packing from a Frequent Overpacker
I am nearing the end of my my study abroad program in Paris. A lot of people told me that I overpacked since I brought two big suitcases and two carry ons, and I don’t think I did at all. Maybe in...
A Bit of Advice for my Pre-Study-Abroad Self
¡Hola otra vez! I can hardly believe I'm saying it, but after a few wonderful weeks here in Spain, I'll be flying back to the states in just three days. In some ways the trip has flown by, and in...
Back to Reality
It's hard to believe but I am on the way home from my time abroad. It doesn't feel real that it's already over. I had the best time ever, I am so happy I got to have that experience. I had so much...
When in Rome
I am on my study abroad trip and we are on our 3rd stop of the trip which is Rome, Italy. We have previously been in Zagreb and Dubrovnik, Croatia. I fly pretty frequently but this has been my first...
Off to Croatia
I am heading off to the airport for my faculty led study abroad trip in Croatia and Italy. I am so excited but also a little bit nervous. I have never been to Europe before. I have definitely...
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Pasta Heaven in Rome
Before I even embarked on my study abroad trip, I was the most excited for us to get to Italy. This destination was two weeks into our trip, but I was so excited to get there. Most of this...
Reflecting on an amazing trip abroad!
After being back home for a week now, I have had a chance to truly reflect and think back on my trip abroad. This program has given me an opportunity that I never really expected to have. Throughout...
Loving Europe!
Here is a picture of our entire group with Professor Lee in front of the University of Dubrovnik! Our group was just 10 students and I was a little nervous at first to see if everyone would get...
Life in Madrid
Hi everyone! I am about halfway through my study abroad program in Madrid, Spain, so I thought it was about time to tell a little bit about what life has been like so far. When I first arrived in...
Colombian Adventures
These past four weeks in Colombia have been surreal. I am a bit disappointed that there are only two weeks left in the program because there is still so much to explore. However, I have enjoyed my...
Biggest Frustration While Abroad
As I learned before I went on my study abroad trip to Europe, a part of culture shock are feelings of frustration at the differences from our society to that of the one you have just entered. When I...
The Culture Shock of Time: Tips, Tricks, and Why “Life” Is So Much More Enjoyable In Italy
If you're like me, patience is not a strength you possess. Rushing to get everything done as fast as possible, is simply the norm of my day to day. At home my schedule consists of waking up, crank...
Third Week in Madrid!
I have just begun my third week in Madrid. I am having so much fun and learning so much about Spanish history and culture. I have also made many new friends. Some of the things I have had to adjust...
Paris, Tours, and Culture Shock
At this point in the trip, I've spent a week in Paris, followed by three weeks of studying at the Institut de Touraine. I only have one week left here in Tours before I am off to the United States....
Traveling to and arriving in Zagreb, Croatia!
Here is a picture of me getting dropped off in the airport! Honestly, this trip came faster than I was expecting and suddenly I was at the airport about to make a long journey all the way to Europe!...
Welcome to Croatia, Vol. II
By: Jameson Cook My class began in Zagreb, Croatia where the university and economics building was located. We had a local professor that taught us the opening chapters for intermediate economics...