by Savannah Ichikawa | Jul 25, 2023 | Asia, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Post # 1 This summer I chose to study abroad in Kyoto, Japan. The reason for this is because I have never been able to go to Japan before and being half Japanese with some family members still living in Japan, I felt that doing a study abroad program here would...
by Carly T. | Jul 24, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am back one more time to write about my favorite experiences from the third and final country I explored during my study abroad experience: Thailand! I have already posted about my time in Vietnam and Cambodia, as I was lucky enough to travel to three countries on a...
by Joshua Martin | Jul 21, 2023 | Asia, Engineering, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
by Henry G. | Jul 17, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
In addition to cars, trucks, vans, and buses like we are used to here in the United States, motorcycles are very common on the road in Thailand. Motorcycles I have seen in Thailand include scooters, Harleys, dirt bikes, and racing bikes. Many Thai people use scooters...
by Henry G. | Jul 17, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
Stray dogs are ubiquitous throughout Thailand. It should be noted that in Thailand, most cats and dogs are not neutered or spayed. As such, feral and wild cats and dogs are far, far more commonplace than in the United States. Since they often have to fend for...
by Carly T. | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The next stop in our trip after Vietnam was to the beautiful country of Cambodia. In my last post, I discussed some of the things I loved most about Vietnam, and I will do the same here for Cambodia! Our first host city was Siem Reap, home to Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is...
by Marlena B. | Jul 16, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
As an experienced traveler, and more specifically, an experienced traveler who has been to Southeast Asia before, I stepped off the plane in Hanoi, Vietnam feeling confident that I was going to have an easy time navigating the capital city. When I woke up the next...
by Marlena B. | Jul 16, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
I have never experienced a level of heat in my life like the first day of seeing temples in Cambodia. A wake-up call of 3:30 AM was the start of our day visiting different ancient temples in the city of Siem Reap. We were out the door by 4:30, and although the sun had...
by Dawson W | Jul 3, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
After I finished my classes in Japan, I spent a week with a friend (pictured above) and her mom. Afterward I went to Europe and spent a few weeks taking trains to different friends I have made over the years; it was a fun experience. But, by the end of it, I was...
by Carly T. | Jun 15, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
After completing my study abroad experience to Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, I can confidently say that it was an opportunity of a lifetime. We got to learn so much about the rich and fascinating culture of Southeast Asia, across multiple different cities and...
by Kaitlyn S | Jun 9, 2023 | Asia, Comm & Info Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
During my spring semester in Seoul I am thankful to have had the opportunity to travel around the rest of South Korea. This experience has not been without its ups and downs, however. Starting from the first week of May, my group of friends were excited to kick off...
by Dorothy Hemauer | Jun 7, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer
Vietnam / Cambodia / Thailand To say I am sad about my time being over in Asia is an understatement. In just 12 days I learned so much and came to love so many things that I thought I never would. Obviously, I knew I would enjoy studying abroad, I wouldn’t have done...
by Dorothy Hemauer | Jun 7, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Heading to Vietnam / Cambodia / Thailand I chose to study abroad because I have yet to leave the country and I knew that at this point in my life, I had the perfect opportunity to do so. My family has yet to leave the country, so having the chance to be able to...
by Dorothy Hemauer | Jun 7, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Vietnam / Cambodia / Thailand Studying abroad has been incredibly interesting so far. Specifically, the connections that I have made and the variances that I have seen in lifestyle between regions.In each city that we have been in I have tried my best to make a...
by William Morlock | Jun 2, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The final destination for my study abroad trip was Bangkok, Thailand. Now, if you’ve ever seen Hangover 2, you probably realize that Bangkok is quite the exotic city. However, you may not have known that it is also home to some rich culture like the ancient...
by William Morlock | Jun 2, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The second country I visited during my trip abroad was Cambodia, specifically the cities of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. Siem Reap is home to the most beautiful temple I have ever seen – Angkor Wat. Waking up before 4 am has never been so rewarding, as shown in the...
by Megan Scott | May 26, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
Studying abroad was an exciting opportunity to explore new cultures, broaden my horizons, and gain invaluable educational insights. I am finally back in the States after visiting Hanoi and Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, Siem Reap and Phnom Penh in Cambodia, and Bangkok,...
by Megan Scott | May 26, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
My summer in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand is finally coming to a close soon, but I’m not ready to say goodbye just yet. Bangkok has been amazing!! After we arrived in Bangkok, we went to have a Thai lunch at Hua Takhe Market. They served us Pad Thai and mango...
by Ella Hart | May 25, 2023 | Asia, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
It has been an incredible few weeks. I feel like the world just became a lot smaller after taking the global business course. I know I am going to miss all the people and places I visited. I already have an itinerary for a return trip. My favorite part of the course...
by Ella Hart | May 25, 2023 | Asia, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
The international business class that I am taking abroad covers three different countries including Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. My favorite place so far in the countries that we visited is Siem Reap in Cambodia. It has been incredible to visit several different...
