by Ty W. | Jun 24, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
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 get to our destination. Our first destination was Big Falls in...
by Lillian Johnson | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
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 itself, and I was thrilled to get to see the contrasting landscapes of...
by Lillian Johnson | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
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 many thoughts of excitement and anxiety before my arrival: How would I...
by Lauren Z. | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
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 committing I was nervous about the cost and the expenses of the trip but was...
by Gabbie Grabowski | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
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 Beheading Holofernes by Artemisia Gentileschi or Caravaggio. Seeing the...
by Kaitlyn S. | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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 tour around London, where I had the opportunity to see iconic landmarks...
by Kaitlyn S. | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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 explore different places both for educational purposes and personal...
by Makayla T. | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
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 Rome and the new friends I made abroad, it is comforting to be back...
by Trinity Bailey | Jun 13, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
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 trip. But, luckily there are some things that the internet was...
by Trinity Bailey | Jun 13, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
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 tired? How do I document my trip without any errors? What if I don’t...
by Trista M. | Jun 13, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
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 to really immerse myself in a language that I want to use in the...
by Nathaniel S. | Jun 13, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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 those of you who don’t know what it is, I along with 9 other students...
by Samantha Johnson | Jun 13, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
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 over the moon excited to spend two weeks in London, there are a lot of...
by Victoria Y. | Jun 11, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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 study abroad. That advice is to expect ups and downs. Do not go into...
by Victoria Y. | Jun 11, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
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 location of Florence, we were at the point that we were almost getting...
by Isabel Fontana | Jun 7, 2024 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
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 Morocco I have seen so many different cultures and ways of life. While...
by Isabel Fontana | Jun 6, 2024 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Arriving to a new country can be incredibly overwhelming. You’re in a strange new place that you may have never been before that may also speak a language that you do not know. Some of your first interactions may be scary and you can often feel very alone. But...
by Isabel Fontana | Jun 6, 2024 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Traveling to a new country can be scary. Especially when it is in a new continent halfway across the world, and especially when it is your first time outside of America. The thought of flying around the world by yourself and being in a new, unfamiliar place by...
by Kelsey F. | Jun 6, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
After studying abroad, I learned so much about myself and the world. I decided to share some advice to help future students navigate this new experience. Here are five things that helped me while studying abroad. 1. Go to Class! I know this may seem self-explanatory...
by Natalie A | May 30, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Although the prospect of studying abroad is exciting, preparing for the things you want to do and see on your trip can be beyond daunting. Before leaving for Italy, my TikTok was filled with recommendations for restaurants, leather and jewelry shops, gelaterias and...
