Bama Bloggers Abroad
Why I am Excited.
Ever since I was a freshman in college I have wanted to study abroad. However, because of multiple reasons, I was unable to fulfill this dream. I knew that I would learn a great deal, not only in...
Off to Costa Rica!
Heading to Costa Rica today! I can not wait to see the beautiful rainforest, beaches and volcanoes that hold a wide range of biodiversity. I an so glad my family encouraged me to go on at least one...
I don’t think this is English
I landed in Frankfurt International Airport on January 2nd, and was glad to see that the signs were bilingual. My professors however, were bilingual as well, and had already started the German...
“Parting is such sweet sorrow..”
It's hard to believe that my time here in England has nearly come to its end. Studying abroad for an entire school year has been the most rewarding, yet most challenging thing that I've ever done....
An Addition to Your Bucket List: Spend St. Paddy’s in Dublin
I wasn’t going to go to Dublin. “One day,” I promised myself. The flight itself was pricey, and that didn’t count the costs of spending a weekend in one of the most expensive cities in Europe. I...
5 Things I Learned During My First Month In Spain
In many ways, I have revolved my entire college experience around this semester. I loaded up on classes at Alabama so that I would be able to graduate on time. I chose to minor in Spanish so that I...
Nicaragua, here I come!
Tomorrow is takeoff! My flight may leave before the sun comes up, but I couldn't be more excited to be headed to Granada, Nicaragua. For the entire semester, a group of twelve of us have prepared...
La Vacanze di Pasqua
Spring vacation was an amazing experience. While most of my friends opted to travel outside Italy, I decided to stay and explore outside Milan. A friend and I chose to travel to Sicily for five...
Mom don’t worry I go to school
Over the past few months studying in Prague, friends and family have seen my many travel photos and asked if I actually take classes. They are probably (prague-ably) joking, but also I think Mom in...
Top 7 Things to Know to Survive Spain
While I’m no Buzzfeed writer, these 7 pieces of advice will help anyone ease into la vida Española. Coins are gold! No not actual gold, but your euro coins should be valued. In the United States, we...
The Reality of Life Abroad
I'd like to have a conversation about friends and loved ones both at home and in your host country. It has been very easy during my time here to allow myself to fall into the habit of putting off a...
Amalfi Coast weekend…ending with a bang
Well, after a wonderful semester, I just completed my last weekend of the academic semester...weird! So, it is finals week...ugh. But let's forget about that quickly and recap my weekend in the...
What the Online Lists Won’t Tell You
"When deciding what to bring on a study abroad trip, you walk a very fine line. The trick is to cover as many potential disasters and weather changes as possible while bringing the least amount of...
ON WEDNESDAYS WE GO CAVING…
At the University of Limerick, there is an Outdoor Pursuits Club that does outdoor activities throughout the semester. I always participated in the hiking days, but I decided to do something out of...
Making friends at the local cheese store
I am currently studying at the University of Limerick in Ireland. The town of Limerick has something called the Milk Market every Saturday morning. It is a local market where people sell everything...
Explore United Kingdom during the Easter
After I finished all my classes at the end of March, I was so glad to meet my parents in UK and began our two-week trip here. It was so excited and happy that I could discover the charm of United...
Don’t go chasing waterfalls except in Croatia
During my Easter Break while studying abroad in Limerick, Ireland, I decided to go on a trip to Croatia with four friends. There is so much I could talk about, so I will focus on my favorite part,...
Skiing on the Slopes of the Alps
So my time here in Italy so far has been fantastic, exciting, adventurous, scary, and so many emotions in such a short amount of time. My roommates are amazing, coming from Arizona, Minnesota, and...
My Trip to Berlin
In the middle of this semester, I decided to take myself on a vacation. A vacation to Berlin. So far, over the past couple of months, I have been doing chemistry daily in the lab, doing german and...
Searching for Magic, Monsters, and Aston Martins.
Okay, so that last part wasn't a perfect alliteration... But that doesn't distract from the fact that traveling throughout Europe has been an amazing experience. In comparison to the time it takes...
Sun, Sand, and Stowaways
As an avid reader and current events junkie, I previously claimed I was “globally aware.” I knew about the Arab Spring, Russian annexation of Crimea, and Cuban- American relations. That qualifies...
Luck of the Irish
I left home exactly four months and one week ago - but to be frank and not cliche at all, Dublin has become my second home. It can be easy to settle into a life of routine while abroad but I...
Rome
Before I even arrived in Rome, it had crossed my mind to see if I could go to the Easter Mass at St. Peter’s. In January, I sent out a bunch of emails to try and see if I could get tickets, and...
A Rocky Spring Break Start
Spring Break in Alabama means a calm week at home or a not so calm week at PCP; however, Spring Break abroad is a bit more adventurous. As if traveling itself was not exciting, I was fortunate to...
Late Nights and Long Drives: My Trip to Geneva
This past weekend was very interesting to say the least. Though it was chaotic, there were a lot of things that I learned from everything that happened. So here is the story about my trip to Geneva....
Untold Stories: Semester in Russia
Semester in Russia|семестр в России Interviewee: Nate Proctor Interviewer: Angely Martinez Nate studied for a semester with AIFS in St. Petersburg, Russia: check out this program the AIFS website!...
Salsa dancing, Snorkeling, Playa Girón, and the Crimson Tide in Havana
The last few weeks have been busy. The philosophy department soccer team is undefeated in The Caribbean Games (playing in the semifinals this week). I’ve been working on a group Bioethics project...
Estoy Aburrida
"Estoy aburrida," translates into "I am bored," which is a completely acceptable thing to say I suppose. However, when the goal is to communicate "I am boring," the jovial self-deprication quickly...
The Halfway Mark
I've currently been in shock that I have already been here two months and I have midterm exams this week! This trip so far has been amazing and has opened my eyes to such a different way of life. My...
For Those Needing a Good Laugh (A Parisian Drama)
They say studying abroad is a "life changing" experience. What an overused cliché right? Wrong. It really is. Less than a month after arriving to Europe, I was slapped in the face with a reality...
Untold Story: Semester in Amman
Semester in Amman Interviewee: Stephanie Hammond Interviewer: Angely Martinez Stephanie studied for a semester in Amman Jordan: check out this program on ISA’s website! What caused you to choose...
Roman Life
I've had another wonderful week in Rome, but I cannot believe how fast the time is flying by! Here in Rome, around every corner there is a building or fountain that makes you stop in your tracks...
The First Days
I just finished my third day in Spain, and it has been incredible! I have already forgotten about all of the worries of packing and saying goodbye, and moved my brain into adventure mode. To start,...
Cuba: Impressions
It’s amazing how fast time flies. I can’t believe I’ve already been in Cuba for over a month. Since first stepping out of the plane and into the Cuban sunshine on the runway in Havana, this trip has...
Do’s and Dont’s of Prague
This past weekend I traveled to Prague with a couple of my roommates. Prague is situated in the Czech Republic, where they speak Czech. I had trouble even saying hello in Czech, but I tried my best....
Has it really already been two months?
Well...here I am in Glasgow about two months in now. Like the title of my post says...has it really been two months? I can hardly believe it. At times I feel like I have only been here a couple of...
Preparing for Germany
I chose to study abroad because I believe that studying abroad is an invaluable opportunity. My research professor, Dr. Anthony Arduengo, offered to take me abroad during the Fall 2014 semester, for...
Undertold Stories from Abroad!
Untold Stories from Abroad Interviewee: Taryn Spencer Interviewer: Angely Martinez Taryn studied in Valparaiso, Chile for a semester—read about her experience learning Spanish and embracing the...
Spring 20 Apps Open
Spring 2020 Applications are open. Visit http://www.studyabroad.ua.edu to start an application. Schedule an appointment with an adviser anytime through the website!
Crazy Beautiful World
It has been amazing to see the changes, both internal and external, that have occurred in my time in Granada, Spain these past six weeks. It seemed...
Italian Adventure: Departure
So, today is the day that I depart to Italy. There are so many emotions and thoughts racing through my head, I can barely describe how I feel. I guess excited is the biggest one. I am nervous,...
5 Reasons to Study Abroad
Now before I get to talking about studying abroad, I thought it might be important for you to know about me so that you can see from where I'm coming. My name is Lucas Palonen and I'm a junior at...
Playing the Packing Game
Though my program does not begin until January 20th, I am leaving a few days early to make a couple of pit-stops. First I am traveling to see my sister in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and then flying...
My new home: Florence
I've successfully been in Florence for 2 weeks and although there's been a few bumps in the road overall it's been a fantastic time. I've already learned some tricks to the city and I've been forced...
teach me how to prague
I'm midway through my first week of a semester in Prague, and I am loving the beauty of this city. School hasn't started yet, but I feel like I've learned so much already. Okay, more like I've...
Temporary Italian
I’ve been in Europe for just one week now and I still seem to think I am on vacation instead of actually getting to live here for four months! My first stop was England where I wanted to speak to...
Headed to Havana!
As my day of departure draws nearer, I can’t get my mind off of the Caribbean. I have been looking forward to this trip ever since I heard about the UA in Cuba program a few years ago. It’s surreal...
The first 2 weeks. Chemistry in Germany
Some would say that taking a flight 5 hours into the new year is a bad idea. Some would like to get some sleep after a full night of partying and fun. Not Matt and I. Spending the first 24 hours of...
Cue Cards (a pre-departure entry)
This being my first blog post and all, I thought I would keep it simple. I don’t consider myself too creative, so I thought I would just stick to the cue cards. My name is Tori Griffiths and I am a...
First week in Dublin!
After a sleepless flight from the states, I finally arrived in Dublin on Tuesday! Since then there's been a lot of adjustment and settling in to the new city and surroundings. I am studying at...