Bama Bloggers Abroad
Life In Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa. A new home with new meaning. I am currently four weeks out of my six week program and my eight week experience in South Africa. It has been life-changing. My first...
UA In Belize Pre Departure
Belize Reflection
This trip exceeded my expectations in every way. Before I left I was concerned about group dynamics and making friends, and worried I might get bored of snorkeling. Neither of these concerns were...
Not Ready to Leave Just Quite Yet
These past three weeks I have been a part of the Intermediate Macroeconomics (EC 309) trip to Croatia and Italy. The way our program was structured is the first week we took classes Monday through...
The Art of the Seamless Suit-Up
One of the most important parts of packing for an overseas outing (especially a lengthy abroad experience like my university-sanctioned foray into Denmark) is hashing out the wardrobe situation....
Work-Life Balance in Colombia
My biggest concern before leaving for my trip was if I’d be able to handle the work-life balance of studying abroad. Because I’m in Colombia to study Spanish, I knew the classes would be important,...
After returning home from Belize
Yesterday I left the place I have been calling my home for the past two and a half weeks. At the beginning, I was so scared that I wasn't going to make any friends and that I would be alone, away...
The Belize experience.
DCIM\100GOPRO\GOPR0872.JPG When we arrived at the airport it was all really exciting to start meeting people and getting to know my new friends for the next 2 weeks. We started on our way by...
Day in London
Learning to Go With the Flow
My Thoughts After France
Hi everyone, I’m finally back in the U.S.! It was a crazy trip home running through three different airports just to finally get home a full day later. From Paris, I arrived in Toronto and...
Cathedral Wedding in Segovia
This past Saturday, my classmates, professors, and I traveled to Segovia, Spain. There we were able to see the beautiful entrance to the city that was built during the Roman Empire. Fun fact about...
My Motivation for Studying Abroad
I am currently studying abroad in Madrid, Spain, and taking 12 credits of Spanish courses. The program I am in is the UA in Spain: Language and Culture Faculty-Led Program. I wanted to study abroad...
Something Unexpected
Life Across the Pond
How my abroad experience has been so far: As someone who has traveled a lot, going to a different country is something that though I am familiar with, it's always a new and fun experience. One thing...
Making the Most
I have reached the end of my 21 days in London for my Forensic Psychology program, which is incredibly bittersweet. Succinctly put, I have enjoyed every second and learned so much. So, for this...
Travel Tips
I have been in London for a few weeks now and am enjoying it immensely! I thought I might share some things I wish I knew before coming, namely how to prepare for a long, international trip. ...
Leaving Europe (for now)
As I was preparing to leave to come back to the US, I couldn’t help but feel sad. On one hand I was happy to have home cooked food instead of eating out and to sleep in a room other than a hotel...
While Abroad and My Adventures
The first place I am traveling to is to Paris, France. Paris was awe inspiring. The most fun I had in the city was just walking around and walking into random stores and bakeries. Of course the...
Maintaining a Budget While Studying Abroad
Parest, Montenegro Studying abroad in college is such a unique experience that it’s easy to get caught up in your own excitement. While abroad, I wanted to enjoy my time as much as possible, which...
It Was Fun While It Lasted
I miss a lot of things about being in France, such as long lunches (which didn’t happen every day). One time, my friends and I stayed at a restaurant for four hours! I also miss the food, especially...
Lawson in Madrid
Advice for Future Students
I think that many people would give advice to Future students about what to pack, what to wear, and all of the logistics, but my advice is to make the absolute most of your trip. Fit in as much as...
Paris in a Day
A short trip of only 27 days to hit everything in Europe seems nearly impossible, but my group and I fit in as much as possible. We stayed in Berlin and Florence, however, took day trips to Paris,...
Finding The Right Trip For Me
I have always wanted to travel abroad, specifically during my 4 years of college, but once Covid hit, which effected the end of my freshmen year as well as my entire sophomore year, I wasn’t sure I...
Alone with St. Teresa
Getting COVID during Study Abroad
View from my quarantine hotel window Two weeks in to my six-weeks study abroad program in Colombia, I went snorkeling in Santa Marta with a group of other students from Alabama. We had a great time...
Missing Sweden
I've been back in the states for about a month now and I can't think of a single day that I haven't missed being there. I look back at all my photos to relive the moments through them. Being back in...
Reflections of my Time in Stockholm and Gothenburg
On my first day back I woke up super early because I was still on Sweden Time. The first thing going through my mind as I do not want to have to make myself breakfast. I just want to be able to go...
Lime Caye Reflection
Lime Caye was the full island experience; small, remote, and tropical. Activities included fishing, hammocking, volleyball, and lots of snorkeling. There was always something to do between snorkels,...
My Trip In Sweden a Summary
When I first arrived in Stockholm I was instantly taken back by the beauty. The first thought that was running through my head as I can not believe how nice everything looks there is little to no...
Pre Departure: Why I came to Sweden
I decided to study abroad because I wanted to learn more about different government policies from a first-hand immersion perspective. I participated in the faculty-led Stockholm and Gothenburg...
Home away from home
Things I didn’t know about England till traveling there
New City in a different country
Another one of my favorite things about Barcelona is that it is a big city. I was not expecting to like the city as much as I do but it has turned out to be one of the best parts. I love that...
Pre-Departure: Why I went
I decided to study abroad to help broaden my horizon and expose myself to other cultures. I chose to participate in a faculty led program studying international financial reporting standards in...
A Spontaneous Trip to London
Clothes and Customs – Pre Departure
Getting Ready for Take Off When going abroad, whether for the first time or the fifteenth, we all have ideas in mind of what to do in advance. Buy luggage, pack extra socks, maybe study a few...
Pre-Departure to London
My name is Bailee and I am a junior (3 credits away from being a senior) majoring in psychology and minoring in women’s studies and African American studies. Since elementary school, I knew I wanted...
Learning the Language (Sort of)
I noticed almost immediately (and by immediately, I mean before the plane even took off from Charlotte) how little consideration I had given to learning Italian prior to my trip. After slinging my...
June 17: I am in Costa Rica – What does that mean?
Why Costa Rica? My answer tends to go like this: I wanted to practice my Spanish, and Latin America was cheaper than Spain (and more off-the-beaten-path, more authentic - more on that later). Within...
On Friendship
The best part of traveling is the friends you make. There are always a lot of great people you meet, but sometimes you find a friendship where everything just feels easy. In the past couple weeks I...
Packing My Suitcase and Unpacking my Anxiety
Hello, My name is Katie Prewitt! I am a Pre-Med Biology rising senior and this is my first time ever studying abroad and my first time leaving North America! I leave for Belize today and I am full...
The Do’s and Don’t when studying abroad/ traveling Europe
I am currently half way through my two week study abroad program in Croatia but I've been out in Europe for about three weeks now. It's been a great experience so far but there have been some...
Culture Shock Early On
Pre-departure Preparation
History and its Stories
to pack… or not to pack?
To pack… or not to pack? There is only so much you can pack for a 6 week trip to another country. It is important to pack smart and strategic. Over the course of my journey in France, I have...
Unexpected Adventures in Spain
I have hoped to study abroad in Spain since my freshman year, as many Spanish minors dream of, and I feel and I am so thankful that I am able to before my graduation in August. Madrid has been my...
Croatia – The Wonders of Walkability in Zagreb
The Main Square of Zagreb. Much of the city was like this. Dobar dan! In the latter half of the UA in Croatia trip, I find myself reflecting on our adventures so far. We have had some wonderful...