Bama Bloggers Abroad
Willkommen auf meinem Reiseblog!
Studying Abroad in Esslingen, Germany with the Two Steps Ahead: International German Student Exchange Program Hallo hallo! Willkommen auf meinem Reiseblog! As I am writing the first part...
First Block: Sydney
Hello! My name is Dawson and this semester I am studying abroad in two locations: Kyoto and Sydney. I am currently in Sydney taking classes on Start Up Business Culture and Challenges in Global...
First weeks in Croatia: Cultural differences and first impressions
Hello! As of right now I have been in Croatia for two weeks, and honestly it has been a complete dream. I arrived to Dubrovnik a day earlier than my program started so I had the humbling experience...
My Favorite Parts of Australia
I am officially halfway through my semester in Melbourne, Australia and I have loved every second of it. It was a rough first week or so, but after I figured out the public transportation,...
Back in the US
All Roads Lead to Rome
Studying abroad has always been something that has interested me ever since high school. I have always loved to travel and studying abroad sounded like a once in a lifetime opportunity to explore...
Back to Normal
6 Month Update
The Conclusion of the Florence Life
Within your comfort zone there is still a way to get out of your comfort zone. The end of a trip is never easy, especially when that trip was 4 weeks long in a city that you quickly made...
Home from Portugal
I have now returned to the United States from my study abroad in Porto, Portugal. Our final pitch for our program abroad went really well, and I made some friends that I won’t soon forget through...
Looking Back
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Upon Returning From Norway
Back Home
Despite the current disruptions and short staffing, not to mention rail and transit strikes, I made it as close to home as possible. The weather was not in the mood to cooperate, so I was stranded...
Reverse Culture Shock
The Stars in Guatemala My Last Sunrise in Guatemala Saying goodbye to Guatemala was hard. My return to the U.S. wasn’t a happy one, even with being able to see friends and loved ones I missed....
Loving Italy
Returning from Denmark
When returning to the Copenhagen Airport to travel home I could not help but reminisce about all of the fun I had. I made friends and memories that I won't ever forget. I am so glad I was able to...
Weekend Trips from Oxford
While I loved every minute of my time in Oxford, I also enjoyed traveling on the weekends to see new places. Oxford is only a 1-1.5 hour train ride from London, so that made traveling to London...
UA in Belgium: Home Sweet Home
I'm finally home from my three-week study abroad trip to Belgium, and although it's great to be back, I can't help but miss the routines and memories I made while abroad. On the last full day of the...
A Tumultuous Return and Final Takeaways
With a fantastic month in Italy, 10 new friendships, and an expanded knowledge of Italian classical literature and art under my belt, I was as reluctant to return home as I was excited to see my...
First Impressions of Worcester
Heading to Worcester College in Oxford, England was beyond nerve wracking. I really had no clue what to expect. What would the room situation be like? Would the campus live up to the photos I had...
Adjust to the US and wishing to go back to London
As soon as I came back to the US, I immediately wanted to go back. I got to go straight to the beach with my family, but I was missing my friends and the city I had grown to love. London was...
Two Weeks into the European Innovation Academy
After my first couple of weeks in Porto, Portugal, I feel settled in and comfortable living here. A lot of that has to do with finally having a stable routine with my classes, meals, and free time....
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[UA in Oxford] Weekend Trips! – London, Edinburgh, Paris
One of the perks of studying in Oxford is the proximity to amazing cities! I was lucky enough to travel each weekend of my study abroad program entirely by train. I was so impressed by the efficient...
NOMA: Experience and Reflections
While abroad in Copenhagen, I had the privilege of visiting NOMA, a three-Michelin-star new Scandinavian cuisine restaurant that was haled as “the best restaurant in the world” in 2021. The...
Backpacking through Europe
August 1: That’s All…
I was ready to go. I had hoped to publish this blog post before I left, but as it stands, I’m writing this on my phone (as per usual) at 2:16 am in the San José airport, at the gate for my flight to...
Pushing Past My Comfort Zone
I spent the spring of 2022 in Seoul, South Korea. I did not know any Korean nor did I know a lot about Korean culture. I researched as much as I could and learned to read the Korean Alphabet, but...
My Last Day in Malaga, Spain
As my study abroad experience has come to an end, I can truly say that this experience has changed my life. The best advice I can give you is to come in with an open mind and be willing to try new...
Looking back on my unforgettable experiences abroad
Cultural shocks, tips for international travel, and more
While Abroad In Norway
Dubai Double Take
One Month Abroad: what is worth it?
I have recently returned from my month in Spain, and now that I have had time to reflect, I wanted to talk about the things that I found most beneficial and the things that were not worth it on the...
Back To The Basics
It is a strange feeling when you come back to a place that is so familiar when you have been gone for an extensive amount of time. Nothing has changed about home, but everything feels different...
UA in Belgium: Roadtripping across Europe
I have been in Belgium for almost three weeks now, and it's almost time to go home! This time in the program is very bittersweet, as I'm tired (travelling is a lot more work than you think!) and...
The Great Pyramids… of Northern Italy
I am currently on a study abroad in Trento, Italy which is a city similar to the size of Tuscaloosa in the Province of Trentino in Northern Italy. On the weekends we have been lucky enough to be...
Best Places to Visit in Busan
Oncheon-cheon, Busan - During cherry blossom season Busan is the second largest city in South Korea, and being a mountainous area surrounded by beaches, there are many amazing spots to visit during...
No Sleep ‘Til Birmingham: Layovers and Long Hours
Travelling is not usually something I begrudge or resent, but because of complicated circumstances, I had to sacrifice sleep. That meant So I showed up to Heathrow Airport, just having recovered...
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[UA in Oxford] Falling in Love with Oxford
View of Oxford from St. Mary's Church Where to begin! I had the most amazing opportunity to study abroad in Oxford, England this past month. Before the trip, I had always dreamed of exploring the...
Dear future people studying abroad!
Studying abroad was an AMAZING experience. I learned so many great things. There are definitely many things I would've changed before going abroad. For example, do not pack a lot of clothes. You...
Lago de Atitlán
Lake Atitlán is a volcanic crater lake in surrounded by volcanoes in the highlands of southwest Guatemala. During the faculty-led UA in Guatemala trip, we spent two days on the lake. The lake is...
Live, Laugh, Lab: Life in Denmark
For the month of July, my classmates and I completed the Chemical Engineering Unit Operations Laboratory, which is a technical writing/ lab requirement for our degree. Needless to say, it was a lot...
Final Study Abroad Post
Upon my arrival back home to Cincinnati, Ohio, a lot of thoughts were running through my head. I was very excited to see my family and friends, eat at familiar restaurants, and start my co-op. I...
Copenhagen, Denmark- Departing
Eladio: A Man Unlike Any Other | UA in Belize
I had a general idea of what my day to day would be like in Belize, or so I thought. I knew the locations and that we would be snorkeling, researching, and ending the night with a lecture about...
Denmark – The People, Places, and Experiences
My first impression of Denmark was, "is everyone that good-looking?" It was common to pass people that are model-level couples out on a stroll together. Copenhagen and Lyngby themselves were quite...
Mid-program Day Trip to Berlin
Brandenburg Gate Victory Monument TV Tower Checkpoint Charlie View from the Ferry View from TV Tower To take a break from the heavy coursework and report writing Unit Operations Lab demands, we took...
Life In Italy So Far…
The city of Rome is unlike any other place in the entire world. The most incredible part about this city is that there is always somewhere new to explore and learn about. I loved getting to know all...
Falling in Love with England
Studying abroad at the University of Oxford in England was easily the greatest experience of my life. The United Kingdom was everything I expected it to be. Every day felt like waking up in a dream....
Navigation and Sightseeing
Navigating is not my strong suit. If I must be absolutely honest, I have no directional skills at all. However, after getting a guide to school and following the landmarks I frantically noted, I was...
A month after… and still no luggage…
After being back in the U.S. for a month, looking back on study abroad, it all feels like a dream. Was I ever really there? I haven't undergone much reverse culture shock other than just missing how...