Bama Bloggers Abroad
Global Perspectives Austria Pre-Departure
I chose to study abroad in Austria this Summer as I feel it would be a great experience moving towards my future career and would be a great opportunity to explore another culture. Prior to...
Studying Abroad and Living in London
So far, I have thoroughly enjoyed exploring life in London. The city has captured my heart, particularly charming areas like Notting Hill. I wasn't fully aware of just how vast and sprawling London...
Dream Work
I saw work I only dreamed if seeing while traveling through Italy. I spent so many years studying and analyzing this work, but I never thought I would ever see it in person. Work like Judith...
Oldest Barbershop in London
Prior to studying abroad in London, I made sure to get a fresh haircut, as I am sure most of my peers did the same. Of course, with my luck, when I went to book an appointment with my usual guy, he...
Madrid Plaza De Toros
On our final free day in Lisbon, a group of around 15 of us embarked on a day trip to Madrid, a venture that filled me with excitement for various reasons. Thanks to my mother's profession as a...
Premier League Tottenham Comeback Win
Before embarking on our journey to London, our professor expressed his desire to secure tickets for the entire group to attend a premier league game. However, as our departure drew near, it became...
My Abroad so far 🙂
I am currently halfway through my study abroad program in London England!! I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting new friends and seeing all new things. Upon my arrival, we embarked on a bus and boat...
Leading up to London!
This summer I will be traveling to London to participate in a study abroad program! Studying abroad has always been a goal of mine. I have a deep passion for travel and have been fortunate to...
The Home Adjustment
I have now been home for exactly one week after studying abroad for three months in Rome, Italy. It feels so surreal to be home and back with my friends and family in my own house. As much as I miss...
Not Goodbye, but See You Later
On the last night of my study abroad, I sat with my friends in our hotel lobby, and we talked about all the things we had learned and experienced in our time together. We had visited 15 cities and 5...
Hopping Around Europe
As my study abroad in London and Lisbon is nearing its end, I wanted to write others about the ease of traveling to other countries while in Europe. Once across the Atlantic, wherever your home base...
Pre-Departure: Faculty Led Program
Introduction Hello all! My name is Evelyn Diller, and I am a marketing major going into my junior year at UA. This summer, I had the pleasure of attending a faculty led program to Prague and Berlin...
What You REALLY Should Bring when Studying Abroad
When preparing to travel, it's easy to fall down the internet rabbit hole of what to bring versus what not to bring. The packing is one of the hardest anxieties to overcome when leading up to your...
Being Abroad: “Soak It All In!”
Going abroad, you are often advised to soak it all in and make the most of it. When hearing this from friends and family, I was intimidated by this! Questions arose like what happens when I’m too...
Leaving for Italy
To prepare to go to Italy I was researching Italian clothing style and their culture to find the do’s and don’ts. I was researching the areas I would be in the most or that I would be going to and...
Study Abroad Wrap Up!
I am sitting in the airport writing this post feeling very bittersweet. I have just finished up studying abroad in Barcelona for a month. It was one of the best experiences, and I want to share more...
Public Transportation While Abroad
Utilizing public transportation when studying abroad can be so useful. It is something I think everyone should try to take advantage of if they have it in your city! I am studying in Barcelona,...
Beating Jet Lag!
My story with jet lag when studying abroad in Barcelona! Hello everyone, my name is Rachel Rybicki and I am studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain this summer! I will be in Barcelona studying for a...
Giddy, Nervous, y Energética! My Pre-Spain Thoughts.
I’m just 4 days away from my flight to Madrid, and I’ve never felt so giddy and so nervous simultaneously. I chose this study abroad to get loads of classes out of the way for my Spanish major and...
Before I Go
I am officially a little over 24 hours away from hopping on a plane and heading for Paris. And yet, I feel completely unprepared. I am taking part in the UA on the Camino de Santiago trip, and for...
Pre Departure: Excitement and Nerves
Hi all! My name is Samantha Johnson, but I usually go by Sam. I am doing a study abroad this summer in London for a Forensic Psychology Program that fulfills my Junior Writing Seminar. While I am...
Why Do We Travel?
As young adults, we are so often challenged to find our identity or question what we have always placed our identity in, and, as I am staring down the one-week mark before my departure to Ghana for...
Fears I had Preparing for my Abroad Program
I had a lot of fears when I was initially planning for my study abroad. For me personally, my biggest fear was being alone and not making any friends. I was supposed to be going in my group with a...
Studying Abroad in Italy
I’m visiting 6 different cities and 2 different countries in about 10 days. So far, It has been one of the most exhausting but rewarding experiences I’ve had. We have been to Milan and Venice, and...
Advice I Wish I had for Studying Abroad
When I was preparing for my trip, I wish I had a list of things that would have helped me prepare better. Good thing is, I’m not going to let you struggle with the same thing! First and most...
Light Packing is Your Best Friend
Light packing has never been a word in my dictionary. It usually hasn’t been that big of a deal and it's always been relatively manageable. If I could go back in time and do one thing differently...
Reflection of Studying in Croatia & Italy
Overall, this trip has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. I feel like I have grown so much as an individual and have had so many experiences that I wouldn’t have had if I didn’t...
Studying Abroad in Dubrovnik
On the study abroad trip I went on, our first stop was in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Although it was a city that I had never thought about visiting prior to hearing we were going on the trip, I could not...
Arrangements for a Month of Study Abroad in Ireland
As I am preparing to travel abroad to Ireland for a month, I have accumulated a few tips from my previous adventures abroad. The first few steps are setting up the logistics of going overseas. You...
Week 2 in Paradise
This second week was even better than my first week, which I didn’t know was possible since last week was so fun! We had more beach days, shopped in different cities around the island, and learned...
The Best First Week!
In just my first week in Sint Maarten, I have gained new friends, knowledge, and amazing memories. It has been so, so busy, but the tiredness is worth all of the beautiful sights and fun experiences...
Belize in Retrospect
It’s been a few days since I’ve returned from my study abroad trip in Belize, and I don’t think the extent of the things I experienced has quite caught up with me yet. Though I was only in the...
Back in the US
Australia: Getting Ready
Be Where Your Feet Are!
Studying abroad is undoubtedly one of the most exciting things I have ever done. Traveling the world is something that I have always dreamed of, and now that I am here, I am dealing with an...
Back Home in Tuscaloosa: Reflecting on an Incredible Journey
Back home in Tuscaloosa after my unforgettable trip to London and Lisbon, I can't help but wish I had more time in those amazing cities. The trip was an enriching experience that seemed to pass by...
Discovering London and Lisbon: A Trip Full of Learning and Adventure
During the month of May, I took a memorable trip to London, England, and Lisbon, Portugal. The main goal was to learn more about Internal Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), but the trip turned...
Tips and Tricks for Long Flights
Something I do not think people talk about enough are the flights to and from your study abroad destinations. These flights can be as crazy as 15 hours, but most of them are probably in the 7 to 9...
Inaugural Trip Across the Pond
Studying abroad was always something on my college bucket list, however, I was not always sure how to go about it. There are so many program options, locations, and areas of study, the choice can be...
London Calling
Olá Lisboa!
Fútbol in Colombia!
During my second week in my 6-week program in Colombia, I got to attend my first fútbol (soccer) game in the city I am staying in, Barranquilla! Our professor had even bought the entire group...
Preparing to Study Abroad as an International Travel Rookie
Studying abroad is something that I have dreamed of doing since I was in middle school. I can still remember doing my eighth grade passion project on the significance of studying abroad in creating...
Tapas in BCN
I decided to spend a semester in Barcelona, Spain at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. During my time abroad I fell in love with Barcelona but once I leave, I will definitely miss the food the...
My Biggest Piece of Advice for Studying Abroad
After completing my first study abroad experience, when I reflect back on it, one piece of advice stands out that I would give to my past self at the start of this trip, and to anyone else about to...
Piazzale Michelangelo: The Most Beautiful Place I’ve Ever Been
By this point in our trip in Italy, we had seen a lot of beautiful things. Cathedral after cathedral, amazing landscape views and countless charming streets and alleyways. In our second to last...
The best Month Studying and Meeting New Friends
Day in the Life while Studying in Croatia and Exploring Italy
Departure from Oceania
As I am leaving Fiji, I have reflected on a few of the things I have learned in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji. I have learned the world is a lot bigger than I ever thought, and I can learn almost...
Moroccan Excursion Comes to An End
My time in Morocco has been a whirlwind. Between studying Arabic at an institution and exploring every corner of Morocco while absorbing the culture, the past four weeks have flown by. While in...