by Madeleine Luther | Sep 12, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
While the UA in Ghana: Service Learning trip comes with some work, it comes with fun too! A few days ago, we took a day trip to some pretty amazing sites around the country, starting with the Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary. Home to over 700 monkeys said to be the...
by Riley R | Sep 11, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This Faculty-Led Study Abroad program was my first abroad experience. Before I set off for Johannesburg, I was very nervous. The airport, the flight, customs, etc… it all frightened me! At the same time, I was very excited. South Africa had always been a dream...
by Brianna Mills | Aug 10, 2023 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
by Brianna Mills | Aug 10, 2023 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
by Brianna Mills | Aug 10, 2023 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
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by Anna C. | Aug 10, 2023 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer, _
As I have returned from Zambia, Africa I am happy to be home but already miss the beauty of the scenery. I am so grateful to be able to travel to a country so far away and learn from the people there. Seeing how the local community rally around each other and support...
by Faith Speights | Aug 10, 2023 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
by Faith Speights | Aug 10, 2023 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
by Faith Speights | Aug 10, 2023 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
by Danielle R | Aug 9, 2023 | Africa, Semester, Social Work, UA-Affiliate, _
by Shamaya Haughton | Jul 21, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Stellenbosch, located in South Africa’s Western Cape, is an incredibly beautiful and charming place. Surrounded by stunning mountains and vineyards, it offers unforgettable experiences to anyone who visits. The hiking trails take you through breathtaking...
by Shamaya Haughton | Jul 21, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Saying goodbye to Stellenbosch feels bittersweet as I leave behind a place that holds so many wonderful memories. It was an interesting experience to travel with a group of people I didn’t know well, but we ended up forming friendships. This trip was my first...
by Patrick L | Jul 18, 2023 | Africa, Commerce & Business, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I am now seven weeks in to my ten-week Study Abroad experience here in Meknes, Morocco. I feel like I am at home. In the pre-departure orientation, they told us that there are four stages of culture shock: the honeymoon phase, which occurs when you first arrive in...
by Will Allen | Jul 16, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
During my time in South Africa and now since returning home and getting readjusted to the American society, I realize one of the biggest beuaties that I took for granted was right in front of me the entire time…the mountians. While they are everywhere in South...
by Shamaya Haughton | Jul 3, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
During the Covid-19 pandemic, coming to school was a challenging experience that limited many of the opportunities we had once taken for granted. However, when the chance to study abroad finally opened up, I knew I had to seize it. As a first-generation student, I am...
by Will Allen | Jun 15, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
A few days ago I completed a cooking class in the colourful neighborhood of Bo-Kaap. This was the original settlement of the Duch people in the cape. We were immersed into Muslim culture as we got to explore some of the mosques, cook traditional foods and eat the...
by Will Allen | Jun 15, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
We got the experience of a lifetime going to Aquila Safari to see the big 5 up close and personal. We got to see Lions, Zebras, Hippos, Giraffes, and so much more. They are all such unique and powerful animals in their own way and to see them roam the land was...
by Anna C. | Jun 13, 2023 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer, _
After 48hrs of travel we have made it to Lusaka the capitol city of Zambia! Arriving in the city it was similar to cities in America with lots of buildings and people traveling. We picked up some local volunteers who were joining us on the trip and went to lunch at a...
by Anna C. | Jun 13, 2023 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer, _
By Anna Kate Creel Hi! My name is Anna Kate and I am a nursing student at the Capstone. My team and I are blessed to be able travel to Livingstone, Zambia to provide medical care to those who are in need. This was a faculty led trip with our two nursing instructors...
by Garrett Reynolds | Jun 9, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
So I just got home from my UA in South Africa trip, and I have finally been able to have some time to just sit and reflect on my time in South Africa. I was not ready to leave, but I was starting to miss some parts of being home. The differences between our culture...
