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Post Abroad Life from Australia

Post Abroad Life from Australia

Upon returning home I am feeling all of the emotions. I look back on some of my favorite memories like the Great Barrier Reef, holding Koalas (which is pictured), Sydney opera house, and the beaches...

Abroad in Australia

Abroad in Australia

I unfortunately did not have the best start to my trip this year. My roommate and I ran into NUMEROUS flight problems, we had delays, cancelations, we had to switch flights at one point, and the...

Pre – Departure Australia

Pre – Departure Australia

I decided to study abroad this past May because I studied abroad the May before this in South East Asia for the first time and it was the best experience ever! I wrote about it in Bama Bloggers last...

Friends Worth Falling For

Friends Worth Falling For

One of the things you will probably hear most when researching study abroad is that you’ll make lifelong friends. When I applied for my program in the fall, I heard all of the stories but had a hard...

A Frenzy of Flights and Finals

A Frenzy of Flights and Finals

You’ve probably had that one semester in college that just dragged on forever. But there’s light at the end of the tunnel, whether it’s going back to your hometown, traveling with friends and...

Soccer Finale in Italy

Soccer Finale in Italy

For our last night of our abroad trip in Italy, we had bought tickets for Serie A soccer game in Rome. The match was between S.S. Lazio (the home team) and Sassuolo. Neither of the teams are...

Boat Adventure in Croatia

Boat Adventure in Croatia

Towards the end of our stay in Croatia, the entire study abroad group was scheduled for a boat ride in the Adriatic Sea. It was supposed to be our last group activity in Croatia before we left for...

First Day in Croatia

First Day in Croatia

I had initially heard of the Macroeconomics in Croatia/Italy study abroad program during the Fall Study Abroad Fair, and I was immediately interested. Not only was the course being taught necessary...

Off to Queenstown, New Zealand!

Off to Queenstown, New Zealand!

After some time in Australia, we headed to our first stop in New Zealand, Queenstown! Leading up to this part of the trip, I wasn’t actually that excited. I was dreading being in the cold weather...

Sydney and Auckland! My new favorite places!

Sydney and Auckland! My new favorite places!

Sydney!! Sydney was by far my favorite part of the Australia leg of the trip. The Opera house was even more amazing in person and the architecture and structure of it all was fascinating. The harbor...

Starting in Australia!

Starting in Australia!

The first leg of my trip began in Melbourne, Australia. I was lucky to have overall smooth sailing with all of my flights and my baggage made it intact. A full wrap around neck pillow saved me on...

Post 3: Upon Return

Post 3: Upon Return

By the last few days of the trip I was getting pretty homesick and could tell how excited I was to go home, see my family and my pets and sleep in my own bed. Now that I am home though, I already...

While Abroad: Croatia & Italy

While Abroad: Croatia & Italy

When I first arrived at the Dubrovnik, Croatia airport I felt like I hadn’t slept in a week because of how exhausted I was. I met up with the other UA students that were on my flight and we all...

Pre-Departure Blog Post

Pre-Departure Blog Post

As I am quickly packing because I underestimated how long it would take me to do so, I am checking items and necessities off the list I made titled “do not forget”. I find the list to be the most...

Experiencing Wonderful Moments in Italy

Experiencing Wonderful Moments in Italy

As we transitioned from Croatia to Italy, it was a bit of a stressful experience when it came to luggage’s. When we were in Croatia, we primarily relied on buses for transportation, but as we got to...

The end of an amazing experience in Europe

The end of an amazing experience in Europe

Returning to the airport marked the end of an incredible program, and I couldn’t believe this experience was over. While I was excited to see my family again, part of me wished I could spend more...

Beautiful moments in Croatia

Beautiful moments in Croatia

During my recent trip to Dubrovnik, Croatia, I was mesmerized by its stunning scenery. Exploring the old town and city walls was a fascinating experience and riding the cable car offered...

Back to Normal | Returning Home From Italy

Back to Normal | Returning Home From Italy

Though I was only in Italy for two weeks, it feels like my entire life has been altered by my experience. Now that I'm back in the United States, I am finding myself missing my time abroad and...

Bittersweet Goodbye: UA in UK

Bittersweet Goodbye: UA in UK

Coming home was a bittersweet goodbye. I had loved my trip abroad above what's imaginable, but I also missed everything I love at home including my house, my dog, and my boyfriend. I was said to go...

A Truly Unreal Experience: UA in UK

A Truly Unreal Experience: UA in UK

Everything I expected of this study abroad trip, which wasn't much, has been blown completely out of the water. This trip has so far been one the most amazing experiences of my life, and it's not...

From Here to Everywhere: UA in UK

From Here to Everywhere: UA in UK

I have always dreamed about exploring the rest of the world, to visiting every country possible during my life time - that finding out UA offered study abroad felt like an unreal dream. Picking my...

Travel Weekend!

Travel Weekend!

Hi! I did the UA Macroeconomics trip in Croatia and Italy! My friends and I took a little roadtrip to Miami on Friday to before we departed for our trip on Sunday! It was so nice to spend the...

Before Weingarten

Before Weingarten

The decision to participate in the UA in Germany: Language and Culture program was an easy one. I first learned about the program during the Fall study abroad fair hosted at UA, and as soon as I...

Viviendo la Vida Española

Viviendo la Vida Española

I have been in Madrid for four weeks now and I can not believe I am halfway there! I finished my first two classes today and said goodbye to my “group one” classmates who will be heading back to the...

My First Day of Firsts in Madrid

My First Day of Firsts in Madrid

Today at 8 a.m., I touched down in the vibrant heart of Spain-Madrid! It's been a day packed with thrilling firsts, each one a bold checkmark on my bucket list. To start my day, my inaugural...

Croatia Week 1

Croatia Week 1

I had a blast the first week of the trip! I will say, the flight from Dallas to Madrid was not great. As a 6’5 human being I was cramped and it was really difficult to sleep. However, because I arrived in Dubrovnik, Croatia in the evening, I basically avoided being jet lagged, so that was nice. The food here is amazing! I’ve tried to stick mainly to seafood since we are right on the coast. I’ve had cuttlefish risotto, shrimp tacos, Bosnian meatballs, and more. Our first day in Dubrovnik, we got to tour the walls, and the view was breathtaking, just look at the photo below. On Wednesday, we went to Club Revelin. It is one of the top 25 clubs in the world. It was really cool because it was inside a fortress. The beach there was great, although the water was a bit chilly. It was fun to just walk around Dubrovnik and see as much stuff as possible (this included many gelato runs lol). On Saturday, we left Dubrovnik and went to Split and then Zadar and Zatan. The resort we stayed at in Zatan was so nice. We had our own separate rooms, a nice breakfast, and a pool. We went to Zadar in the evening to watch the sunset, and then we walked around for a bit and got to experience the underwater organ. We then walked to the square where there was a big screen showing the Eurovision finals. Croatia’s Baby Lasagna, with his song Rim Tim Tagi Dim, placed second in the world. We traveled to Zagreb, Croatia the next day, and had a five course dinner, which was one of the nicest dinners I’ve ever had. I can’t wait to see what’s in store next week!

THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STUDYING ABROAD

THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STUDYING ABROAD

While deciding to study abroad may seem like a daunting process with so much information to go over and learn the process is well worth it! As a student who was unsure of everything and did not know...

Home Again

Home Again

Wow, that flew by. Though looking back on just how many memories I have just of these 18 days makes me feel like I was there for months. What a beautiful country to visit and an amazing group of...

Two Sides to Belize

Two Sides to Belize

As soon as my plane touched down and the door opened, I could feel the humid air rush through the cabin. Belize is a tropical jungle, and that was apparent immediately. Though myself and the...

Belize Bound

Belize Bound

As I finish up packing for my faculty-led trip to Belize, I'm taking a minute to write this post. Back in around February this year (I know, last minute planner), I saw an email for a faculty-led...

Traveling through Barcelona!

Traveling through Barcelona!

I am on a UA faculty led study abroad trip this summer doing the Globalization of Sport program. Last week we were in Madrid touring their sport stadiums and attending a European sport conference....

Navigating Madrid’s Sport Scene!

Navigating Madrid’s Sport Scene!

The study abroad program I am on is UA Globalization of Sport! This is a faculty led trip which means that I am with UA professors and students. This was the first time I have traveled to Europe, so...

First Impressions of Belize

First Impressions of Belize

First Impressions of Belize........My initial impression upon landing was apprehension and excitement. I was in a foreign country and knew no one. Once I arrived, I was excited to get started and...

UA in Germany: The First Two Weeks

UA in Germany: The First Two Weeks

My initial two-week span in Germany to study the German language and culture has been an incredible and rewarding experience. This being my first time out of country (let alone on a flight), I had...

One Week In: The London Underground

One Week In: The London Underground

When we first stepped out of London Heathrow airport, we were greeted by the nippy fifty-degree air of a British morning. The subway system in London goes by many names, some call it the Metro, some...