by M. Winchester | Aug 12, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The Stars in Guatemala My Last Sunrise in Guatemala Saying goodbye to Guatemala was hard. My return to the U.S. wasn’t a happy one, even with being able to see friends and loved ones I missed. Getting here meant unlearning all of my Guatemala-specific habits I’d...
by S. Dubey | Aug 9, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
With a fantastic month in Italy, 10 new friendships, and an expanded knowledge of Italian classical literature and art under my belt, I was as reluctant to return home as I was excited to see my family again. Even so, I was looking forward to some peaceful nights...
by Meghan M. | Aug 4, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
As soon as I came back to the US, I immediately wanted to go back. I got to go straight to the beach with my family, but I was missing my friends and the city I had grown to love. London was absolutely amazing, the transportation is really something I will miss the...
![[UA in Oxford] Weekend Trips! – London, Edinburgh, Paris](https://www.bamabloggersabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_7294-2.HEIC-1080x675.jpg)
by K. Applebaum | Aug 2, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
One of the perks of studying in Oxford is the proximity to amazing cities! I was lucky enough to travel each weekend of my study abroad program entirely by train. I was so impressed by the efficient railway system in Europe and wish that the States had something...
by V. Campbell | Aug 2, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by Jacob Camden | Aug 1, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Summer, UA-Affiliate
I was ready to go. I had hoped to publish this blog post before I left, but as it stands, I’m writing this on my phone (as per usual) at 2:16 am in the San José airport, at the gate for my flight to Houston. Who knows when I’ll have this finished, proofread,...
by M. Meyers | Aug 1, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
As my study abroad experience has come to an end, I can truly say that this experience has changed my life. The best advice I can give you is to come in with an open mind and be willing to try new things. For example, being open to trying the food that your host makes...
by L. Anders | Aug 1, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Cultural shocks, tips for international travel, and...
by C. Kelley | Aug 1, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by Sarah O. | Jul 31, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have recently returned from my month in Spain, and now that I have had time to reflect, I wanted to talk about the things that I found most beneficial and the things that were not worth it on the trip. This will include material items as well as actual experiences....
by A. Covington | Jul 30, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Travelling is not usually something I begrudge or resent, but because of complicated circumstances, I had to sacrifice sleep. That meant So I showed up to Heathrow Airport, just having recovered from COVID. I’m on a later flight than I was supposed to be; four...
![[UA in Oxford] Falling in Love with Oxford](https://www.bamabloggersabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_4700.HEIC-1080x675.jpg)
by K. Applebaum | Jul 30, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
View of Oxford from St. Mary’s Church Where to begin! I had the most amazing opportunity to study abroad in Oxford, England this past month. Before the trip, I had always dreamed of exploring the campus of Oxford – with its beautiful, towering buildings,...
by S. Beatty | Jul 30, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Studying abroad was an AMAZING experience. I learned so many great things. There are definitely many things I would’ve changed before going abroad. For example, do not pack a lot of clothes. You will find so many amazing boutiques and stores to buy new clothes...
by E. Webber | Jul 30, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
Lake Atitlán is a volcanic crater lake in surrounded by volcanoes in the highlands of southwest Guatemala. During the faculty-led UA in Guatemala trip, we spent two days on the lake. The lake is surrounded by villages and towns, many of which are predominantly Mayan....
by J. Collins | Jul 30, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
I had a general idea of what my day to day would be like in Belize, or so I thought. I knew the locations and that we would be snorkeling, researching, and ending the night with a lecture about ecological conservation. Once we settled at Lime Caye, the first island we...
by J. Arnold | Jul 28, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
Studying abroad at the University of Oxford in England was easily the greatest experience of my life. The United Kingdom was everything I expected it to be. Every day felt like waking up in a dream. I got the opportunity to study at one of the most renowned and...
by S. Roulaine | Jul 28, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
Navigating is not my strong suit. If I must be absolutely honest, I have no directional skills at all. However, after getting a guide to school and following the landmarks I frantically noted, I was able to get back and forth to class and around the University of...
by C. Warren | Jul 28, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
After being back in the U.S. for a month, looking back on study abroad, it all feels like a dream. Was I ever really there? I haven’t undergone much reverse culture shock other than just missing how walkable Europe was and the freedom I had with my schedule...
by A. Fuller | Jul 27, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
I never would’ve thought I’d be so hesitant to go home to the states, or so ready to go back to Belize. Travel withdrawal is a real thing. Really though, I’ve found that even my busy days at home feel unproductive compared to how I was living abroad....
by jehartzler | Jul 27, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Once I returned from Spain, I swear I slept for three days straight … which means I did it right. Having the opportunity to study abroad not only is a fun way to get course credit, but an even better way to experience and immerse yourself in another culture. Summer...
