Bama Bloggers Abroad
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
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
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...
Journey Home, Settling in, and a Promising Look Ahead
Somebody pinch me! I genuinely cannot fathom that my class has traveled to fifteen cities–amongst five different countries–and completed a semester’s worth of macroeconomics just within the span of...
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
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
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
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
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!
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!! 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!
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...
On My Way Back Home
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
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
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...
Preparing to Set Sail on the Adventure of a Lifetime
As I am 95 days out from embarking on my Semester at Sea Fall voyage, I wanted to take some time to reflect on all the preparation I have done and still have to do. Semester at Sea has been a...
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
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...
Motivations and Anticipation for Traveling to Europe
Blog 1 I decided to go on a study abroad because, as first-generation student, I wanted to experience traveling with many like-minded individuals. Since I am currently going into my junior year, I...
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...
My Heart Lives in Belize
By Celie Cowart | Jun 1, 2024 | Central America, Marine Science, Faculty-Led, Summer
Breaking The Ice Beyond Borders
Spain on the Horizon: A Pre-Departure Journal
Why I Chose to Go On a Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program
Study abroad was an experience I had on my college goals list since before I graduated high-school and it was one of the reasons I chose to go to UA. However, by the beginning of my junior year of...
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...
Respect the Unexpected | Culture Shocks in Italy
One thing that is often looked over when traveling is how cultural differences can effect the way you experience life in another country. It is true that most people recognize that different...
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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...
Experiencing the Culture Shock in Ireland
Departing for Ireland
Papa Francisco, Firenze, & Lazio
Baby Lasagna!
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
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
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
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
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...
How to spend a perfect day in Barcelona!
The perfect way to start the day is on the beach and that is exactly what we did this morning. We all walked to the beach and got towels from a vendor on the beach. We got some drinks from the beach...
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!
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........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: Lake Constance and Neuschwanstein
My second blog post will be about two incredible excursions we have taken in the last two weeks: Lake Constance and Neuschwanstein. Both of these day trips were huge selling points for the program...
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
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...