Bama Bloggers Abroad

Not Your Typical Alabama Class

Not Your Typical Alabama Class

After completing my first year at Bama, I thought I had it all figured out as far as all things Bama went. I went to all the football and basketball games, made tons of great friends, and did well...

First Week in Colombia

First Week in Colombia

The first week was filled with classes and lots of fun activities! Our group went on a tour of Barranquilla to learn more about the history of the city and see some incredible monuments. We visited...

Embracing Culture and Enhancing Life

Embracing Culture and Enhancing Life

As I descended into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, a world within a world revealed itself. The sheer beauty and diversity of wildlife that thrived in this natural amphitheater left...

A Tanzanian Adventure

A Tanzanian Adventure

"You are welcome" From the moment I arrived in Tanzania, I was overwhelmed by the warm hospitality of its people. The phrase "Karibu sana" (You are welcome) echoed everywhere, making me feel...

Day Trip to Belgium

Day Trip to Belgium

One of the many reasons I committed to my two week faculty-led abroad program was the full itinerary that Professor Lopez created for his students. In addition to staying in both Athens and Paris...

A New Perspective

A New Perspective

There is something special about this place. The love the people hold for each other and for the land they live on is astounding to watch. The effort placed into conservation of the world around...

Something Has Changed Within Me…

Something Has Changed Within Me…

Now, I know that the title sounds a little familiar. It is a set of lyrics from the iconic Broadway song "Defying Gravity" from the hit show "Wicked." However, I want this final blog post to center...

Ending with a Bang (kok)

Ending with a Bang (kok)

The final destination for my study abroad trip was Bangkok, Thailand. Now, if you've ever seen Hangover 2, you probably realize that Bangkok is quite the exotic city. However, you may not have known...

Cambodia’s Hidden Masterpiece

Cambodia’s Hidden Masterpiece

The second country I visited during my trip abroad was Cambodia, specifically the cities of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. Siem Reap is home to the most beautiful temple I have ever seen - Angkor Wat....

Moving Forward, Looking Back

Moving Forward, Looking Back

It's hard to believe that my trip to South Africa is almost at its close. After nearly a month of studying, going out on various excursions, and meeting new people, my journey ends tomorrow when I...

First Days in Florence

First Days in Florence

Juliana Alvarez Traveling from Dallas, Texas to Florence, Italy The journey to Florence was an experience in itself. When arriving at the airport with my two travel buddies, we were ecstatic about...

My First Week Abroad in Barranquilla, Colombia

My First Week Abroad in Barranquilla, Colombia

It was a long day of travel in order to get here in Barranquilla, Colombia, but so far it has been worth it. Before I left, I was nervous and afraid because the most important rule for our group...

A Refreshened Perspective

A Refreshened Perspective

            Discontentment is a slow-acting poison I have found myself ingesting far too many times throughout my life. It’s the kind of toxin...

Musings on Culture

Musings on Culture

            One of the consistent themes that has emerged thus far in my study abroad experience here in New Zealand is the notion of...

Home

Home

After living and studying in Prague for four months, I am back home in the states. Leaving was actually a lot harder than I anticipated. I did not think the friends I made would become so important...

Omg! I’m traveling abroad!

Omg! I’m traveling abroad!

Omg where do I start. So, guys... it’s happening, I am traveling abroad, and I am so excited!! I never thought I was going to get a chance because of what happened at the end of my freshman year...

Reflecting back on Southeast Asia!

Reflecting back on Southeast Asia!

Studying abroad was an exciting opportunity to explore new cultures, broaden my horizons, and gain invaluable educational insights. I am finally back in the States after visiting Hanoi and Ha Long...

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand

My summer in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand is finally coming to a close soon, but I’m not ready to say goodbye just yet. Bangkok has been amazing!! After we arrived in Bangkok, we went to have a...

Cape Town Bound!

Cape Town Bound!

Good Evening from this part of the world!I am so excited to embark on this journey to Stellenbosch! As I looked forward to taking off from London Heathrow, I couldn't help but feel a mix of...

24 Hours from First Time Abroad

In just one day, I will be leaving the United States for the first time in my life. Some people may travel to other countries regularly, but as someone who has spent their entire life in rural...

The perfect time to study abroad!

The perfect time to study abroad!

I cannot believe that in a less than two weeks I will be on a plane traveling across the country. Studying abroad and traveling the world has always been something I wanted to do. However, with the...

2 More Weeks…

2 More Weeks…

Growing up I would hear my parents use sayings I had never heard or even understood. Phrases like "time flies when you're having fun", "they grow up so fast", and "life will pass you by in the blink...

Leaving Paris

Leaving Paris

Studying abroad has been the best decision I have ever made. Looking back over my trip, I am so grateful for all the memories I have made and the relationships I have formed. This weekend my friends...

A Month Abroad

Spring 2023 Studying Abroad in Paris, France While abroad, I am amazed everyday and at the opportunities in front of me. If I could, I would study abroad every semester! While studying in Paris,...

A week in Athens, Greece

A week in Athens, Greece

During my ten days spent in Greece, I found that the best way to maximize my time there was to embrace and try to experience the new differences this country had to offer. For example, I discovered...

Day Trip To Santorini

Day Trip To Santorini

The International Financial Reporting study abroad program I am currently on spends one week in Athens, Greece and another week in Paris, France. Aside from our days of class and days booked with...

Studying Abroad Alone

Studying Abroad Alone

I would be lying if I said I wasn't extremely anxious about how my study abroad trip was going to go, especially since I did not personally know any other students going on the trip as well. I am...

Returning Home

Returning Home

It has been an incredible few weeks. I feel like the world just became a lot smaller after taking the global business course. I know I am going to miss all the people and places I visited. I already...

Temple Run in Cambodia

Temple Run in Cambodia

The international business class that I am taking abroad covers three different countries including Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. My favorite place so far in the countries that we visited is Siem...

Pre-Departure for Asia

I chose to study abroad in Asia because I thought it would provide me with an immersive experience in Southeast Asia where I would have otherwise never been. It helped me earn credit towards my...

Preparing for Florence

Today I leave for Florence, Italy, for one of the most exciting trips of my life. During the weekdays, I will be studying Italian to complete my Italian minor, and on weekends, I will be travelling...

A Hike to Bob’s Peak in Queenstown

A Hike to Bob’s Peak in Queenstown

One foot in front of the other, they say. It will be easy, they say. It is not that steep, they say. These statements were all said as we trekked through the cemetery to begin the tiki trail. Sounds...

New Life in Italy

New Life in Italy

I believe I have fallen in love with Italy! The city is beautiful, the people are friendly, the food is amazing, as you are constantly surrounded by beautiful works of art. I came to Italy on a...

Good Morning Vietnam!

Good Morning Vietnam!

The first country I visited on my study abroad trip was Vietnam. We arrived in the capital city of Hanoi on May 9th and visited many interesting sites inside the city and in the rural countryside....