by Jordan Collins | Dec 10, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
In Rome, Italy, the primary language spoken is Italian. I faced several language barriers so far, especially when exploring local areas and dining at non-touristy restaurants where the staff isn’t accustomed to hosting English-speaking tourists. These...
by Natalie F. | Dec 10, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Alright so, it’s truly Fall now, but it’s been cold here in Northern Germany since early-mid September and man is it hard to go from the endless Southern Summers to real seasons again. I feel like I’ve been traveling every weekend, which I kind of have been: Berlin,...
by Annabelle B. | Nov 27, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Europe, Exchange, Honors College, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad with CIEE’s Open Campus Program has truly been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life, and I can’t recommend it enough. What I love most about the program is the freedom it gives you to create your own adventure, from choosing where to study...
by Damaria P. | Nov 27, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I’ve been back home from Rome for about 2 weeks and I can confidently say that Rome was an unforgettable place to visit and the experience was truly unlike anything I’ve ever done. I did miss home a lot. Towards the end of the final week, I started feeling...
by Greg W. | Nov 15, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Returning from my study abroad trip in Rome, Italy, was a bittersweet experience. After months of immersing myself in the rich history, culture, and cuisine of Rome, it was time to come back home. The flight back was uneventful; a smooth journey filled with a mix of...
by Greg W. | Nov 15, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
As my time in Rome draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the many experiences that have made this city unforgettable. Wandering through the ancient streets, visiting iconic landmarks, and savoring the rich, diverse flavors of Italian cuisine, Rome has given me...
by Ian G. | Nov 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad in Florence, Italy, has been a dream come true, full of vibrant culture and rich history. One of the highlights of my program was a city walk to Piazzale Michelangelo. The start of the tour consisted with our program leader taking us around the city....
by Amy Claire G. | Jul 29, 2024 | Education, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
by Amy Claire G. | Jul 29, 2024 | Education, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
by Anabelle B. | Jul 29, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I’ve now been living in Tokyo, Japan for a little over 3 months and can definitely say that the homesickness is kicking in. As this is my second consecutive semester studying abroad, I knew to expect these feelings and am doing my best to deal with them. There...
by Greg W. | Jul 29, 2024 | By College, Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Italy’s first impression wouldn’t be complete without talking about pasta. Italian pasta is more than just food; it’s a cultural icon and a way of life here. From the moment you sit down in a restaurant, the aroma of freshly cooked pasta dishes fills the...
by Lauren G. | Jul 16, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad is often described as a life-changing experience, and my time in Barcelona definitely lived up to that promise. Before I set off on this adventure, my worldview was pretty limited, shaped mostly by my immediate surroundings. But living in such a...
by Damaria P. | Jul 15, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I’ve truly been enjoying my experience studying abroad in Rome. The professors that I have at my university are wonderful and truly care about their students’ comprehension of the material. It’s been a wonderful experience to not only learn the...
by Chloe J. | Jul 15, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
A half-packed suitcase in the corner of my room, a new email about my summer job, a final invite to dinner: these marked the end of my semester abroad. My recent flight back to the U.S. was one filled with mixed emotions. There was the excitement of going home, but...
by Josh Gillis | Jul 15, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
My friends and I totaled ten people who went to Split, Croatia, from Thursday through Sunday last weekend. Split was a beautiful city built into the Diocletian Palace, giving the whole town a weird ancient tourist vibe. The downtown tourist area was a maze of shops,...
by Josh Gillis | Jul 15, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Going to Rome has always been a dream of mine ever since I was a kid hearing the myths and legends about gods and heroes. So much so my childhood self wanted nothing more than to be an archeologist and to be able to see all those stories up close, but my dad gave me...
by Jordan Collins | Jul 15, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Rome is known for its prominent ancient history and I have visited every attraction and landmark there is to see. It was breathtaking to see the Colosseum in real life and envision the combats between gladiators that took place once before. The city has so much...
by Kathryn A. | Jul 1, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
After an unforgettable trip to Florence, Italy, I decided to capture my memories in a journal and somewhat of a photo album. The point in my journaling was to be able to relive my adventure over and over again, as well as keep it forever and share it with my family....
by Sofia S. | Jun 27, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
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 miss Europe and the people from my trip so much. For the first two days...
by Sofia S. | Jun 27, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
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 migrated to where our teacher was waiting for us so we could load up into...
