Bama Bloggers Abroad
Vietnam Favorites!
After completing my study abroad experience to Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, I can confidently say that it was an opportunity of a lifetime. We got to learn so much about the rich and fascinating...
Above Average Fairness Down Under
It has been ten days since I completed the UA Honors in New Zealand: One Really Awesome South Pacific Adventure. Since finishing the program, I have not stopped thinking about how my life in the US...
Studying Abroad in Paris, France
I have been in Paris, France for two weeks and absolutely loving it! I am staying in a homestay and the family is so kind. They are teaching me about the French culture and providing me with so many...
Bo Kaap Cooking Class!
A few days ago I completed a cooking class in the colourful neighborhood of Bo-Kaap. This was the original settlement of the Duch people in the cape. We were immersed into Muslim culture as we got...
South African Safari
We got the experience of a lifetime going to Aquila Safari to see the big 5 up close and personal. We got to see Lions, Zebras, Hippos, Giraffes, and so much more. They are all such unique and...
First Stop: Croatia
The first 11 days of our study abroad trip were spent in two cities in Croatia: Zagreb and Dubrovnik. Zagreb is the capital of the country, and it is full of buildings that are centuries old, with...
How to Become Introduced to Local Culture
One of the most unique parts about studying abroad that sets it apart from traveling to a location for a short amount of time is the opportunity to understand and experience local culture firsthand....
The Reality of Reverse Culture Shock
Everyone talks about culture shock when you first arrive in a new country; however, culture shock when you return home is also very real. No matter if you are really excited to return or a little...
Adjusting to Living and Eating in Europe
Everybody told me that there would be some homesickness when I first arrived to study abroad, but I didn’t fully understand how it would feel until I arrived. Having already gone 15 hours from home...
The reality of reverse culture shock
A lot of people always talk about the shock upon your arrival abroad but for me, I had the opposite effect. Upon arrival for my Maymester, I immediately got myself involved with my group as quickly...
Weekend Trips from Florence
During my time in Florence, I have taken two amazing weekend the trips. On the first weekend, I traveled to Venice, Verona, and the Venetian Islands. On Friday, we spent the day in the Venetian...
Saying Goodbye
Honestly, I was kind of dreading coming home. I was not looking forward to the 10+ hours of travel, especially since I was starting to get sick. It also didn’t help that getting to the airport was a...
I made it to Africa!
After 48hrs of travel we have made it to Lusaka the capitol city of Zambia! Arriving in the city it was similar to cities in America with lots of buildings and people traveling. We picked up some...
Let’s Pack for for Zambia, Africa!
By Anna Kate Creel Hi! My name is Anna Kate and I am a nursing student at the Capstone. My team and I are blessed to be able travel to Livingstone, Zambia to provide medical care to those who are in...
First Impressions
Dinner with a Beautiful view of the Acropolis
Markets, the Metro, and Medieval Literature: My First Week in Spain
¡Hola a todos! It's Ryan again, reporting from Madrid, Spain. It's officially been a week since my arrival here, and it has been a looong but fun-filled week! I'm very excited to tell you a little...
Trip to Santa Marta in Colombia!!!
Hola Todos or What's up everyone! My name is Xavier Williams and this summer I have the privilige of going abroad to Colombia! This is the start of my third week in Colombia. This past weekend we...
A Bittersweet Homecoming: Reflections on New Zealand and Advice for Future Trips
My favorite city Zagreb
Over three weeks I got to see six different countries and travel to nine different cities. At that time, I got to compare each one and ultimately decide what city was my favorite. Naturally, my...
Meeting your best friends abroad
Studying abroad has always been a dream of mine but it always seemed so intimidating. Thoughts always ran through my head of what if my group does not get along, what if I get lonely, or what if I...
Why I Chose Greece
Hi! My name is Sarah Mitchell and I'm majoring in Classical Civilizations and Latin at UA. I want to get my PhD in Classical Archaeology and I hope to be a professor and archaeologist. I'm around a...
Athens & Accounting
The first week of studying abroad has almost come to a close, and we've done so much in our first few days. I'm studying abroad in Athens, Greece & Paris, France taking AC 497 International...
Day Trip to Paris
We left Greece on Monday morning and landed in Paris mid-afternoon. We got a chance to explore the city, but now we are off to London for the day. I spent my freshman summer in London and absolutely...
Clueless About Study Abroad?
Roaming the streets of Sevilla Where do you want to go? A few things I looked at when choosing a country to study abroad in were weather, friendliness, english accessibility and available classes. I...
Ireland + Denmark (Chemical Engineering): Pre-Departure
Hi! My name is Lela Connors, and I am entering my senior year at UA studying chemical engineering and mathematics. This summer (2023), I am participating in UA in Ireland: Chemical Engineering...
Traveling Far Away Provides New Perspective on the Relationships You Hold Close
I left the United States eager for my study abroad experience. This is my chance to try something new, I thought. I couldn’t wait to leave behind my American life, not because it was bad, but...
Welcome to Croatia! Vol. I
-Jameson C. Traveling abroad is a great experience for any human being, especially when studying in college. I am enrolled at the University of Alabama and chose to study economics in Croatia!...
While Abroad…
I’ve finally made it to Athens! It was completely different than what I was expecting I’m not going to lie. When I think of Greece, I think of beaches and ruins. Athens is definitely full of ruins,...
UA in Colombia: Week One
Last Sunday, at 4:15 A.M., I stood in the New Orleans airport waiting to embark on the trip of a lifetime. Tired and overwhelmed, my mind raced through a variety of fears. Would my Spanish be good...
Initial Culture Shock
The first "culture shock" which I felt began when I stepped foot on European soil in the Munich Airport in Germany. As I arrived, I noticed the beautiful and articulately designed airport,, with...
My Longest Flight
Although I have been on several flights in my 19 years of living, none were longer than about 90 minutes. I had flown from my home in North Carolina to Orlando for a family vacation to Disney World,...
Home from South Africa
So I just got home from my UA in South Africa trip, and I have finally been able to have some time to just sit and reflect on my time in South Africa. I was not ready to leave, but I was starting to...
UA in South Africa Coming to a Close
The final few days of the UA in South Africa trip are coming to a close. I feel like it was just yesterday that I was arriving in Stellenbosch, South Africa. I blinked and now we are coming to the...
Bama in Belize – Blue Marlin
Our last destination in Belize was a resort called Blue Marlin in the north of the country. We lived just a few minutes away from the second largest barrier reef in the world— every day we...
Bama in Belize – Mayan Culture
In between traveling to tropical islands during our Rainforest & Reefs trip in Belize, we stopped by ancient Mayan ruins in the middle of the jungle to learn about the country’s rich cultural...
Bama in Belize – Lime Caye
Lime Caye is a remote island an hour and a half off the coast of Belize, only accessible by boat. I spent almost a week living and working in this tropical paradise while studying abroad with...
Heading Abroad
Just arrived at the airport!
Challenges and Culture Shock faced in Athens!
Words cannot describe how much of an amazing time I am having on my trip. I am so lucky to have gone on a UA faculty led trip with a good size group of students. There are about 30 of us, which is a...
I and my 25 Pound Suitcase Take on New Zealand
Growing up, I heard what seemed to be endless stories about my parents’ adventures abroad. I always knew that when the time came, I would cease the opportunity to go abroad. When I first visited...
The Thing About Assumption
Assumption is an invitation to reevaluate and combat our perceived truth. Since arriving in New Zealand just over a week ago, I have realized that assumptions, those that I have made and that others...
Climbing the acropolis!
Juggling Weather in Jeju
During my spring semester in Seoul I am thankful to have had the opportunity to travel around the rest of South Korea. This experience has not been without its ups and downs, however. Starting from...
Highlights from Week 1 in New Zealand
Hello from the South Island of New Zealand! My name is Luke Turner, and I'm a rising sophomore studying abroad in New Zealand for the month. My first week on this amazing island has been...
Welcome to Colombia
Today began a brand-new adventure in my life. I have always wanted to visit a Spanish speaking country and UA en Colombia has provided the perfect opportunity. There was a lot of excitement for the...
Reflection of My Time Abroad In Italy
The decision to study abroad was absolutely the best decision I have ever made in my life. I learned so many new lessons and life skills I would have never thought I would've encountered. I met new...
Safari Promo!
Embarking on an Aquila safari is an adventure that will take you on a journey to explore some of the world’s most stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. Whether you’re looking for an adventure of...
Why I chose Barcelona: A beautiful, historic city.
The Factors When studying abroad there is a plethora of factors to decide over. Where should I go? What do I want to learn while I am there? What culture do I want to immerse myself in? What is my...
Living my Cheetah Girls Dreams in Spain!
I'm currently in Spain and experiencing a culture shock. As someone from a small town in rural Alabama, traveling to various cities in such a short amount of time is unlike any other traveling...
First Exciting Day in Spain Art & Art History Edition
Hi there! I am Nicole a rising junior here at UA. I have been interested in participating in a study abroad since I started at UA and have always wanted to explore outside of the country and thought...