by Sara B. | Jun 6, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hello, I am traveling to Belize from May 4 until May 22 for a research project. I am an accounting major with an international business minor, and I chose this study abroad opportunity for the unique experiences it offers. As an accounting major, it is rare for me to...
by Celie Cowart | May 30, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
By Celie Cowart | May 22, 2024 | Central America, Marine Science, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Celie Cowart | May 30, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
By Celie Cowart | May 04, 2024 | Central America, Marine Science, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Lilly R. | May 22, 2024 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Historically, Queen Conch has held a huge role culturally and economically in the Caribbean. I have seen this on my trip to Belize through the high amounts of conch shells that are included in Belizean architecture and cuisine, with dishes such as Conch fritters,...
by Lilly R. | May 22, 2024 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer
I awoke at 4 AM in a hotel in Atlanta, Georgia this morning. My flight was leaving early, and considering that I was departing from one of the busiest airports in the United States, I wanted to arrive much, much earlier. As my parents drove me to the terminal, we went...
by Camila R. | May 22, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Going to Panama was truly a once in a lifetime experience and something I will cherish for the rest of my life. I had the most amazing cohort ever and I learned so much from everyone and grew over my time in Panama. Although it was only a week, it felt like a year and...
by Camila R. | May 22, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Landing in Panama, I was already tired from a long day of traveling, and this week was so full that I’m leaving feeling like I could sleep for 50 hours straight! I’ve had such an amazing time here and I know that we only experienced a fraction of what Panama has to...
by Camila R. | May 22, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Hello my name is Camila Ramirez! I am currently a freshman here at UA majoring in International Studies & Management with concentrations in International Business, Latin American Studies, and Human Resource Management. I was in GBA 146 when I first heard about the...
by Tyler L. | May 13, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer
My week studying abroad in Panamá was one of the most unique and exhilarating experiences of my lifetime. Being pushed outside of my comfort zone and having such an action-packed week with business visits and a plethora of other activities provided me with an...
by Sara J. | May 13, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Hey everyone, it is Sara Jeffrey again, back with another installment of Bama Bloggers Abroad. I am at The Capstone’s campus grounds back to my usual schedule. It feels a little off because going back to my normal routine makes it feel as though all of last week was a...
by Sara J. | May 13, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Hey there again, it is me Sara and I am currently in Panama as we speak. Touching down in Panama I felt like I was back home in Guyana. The heat, the humidity and the birds chirping it was a sense of serenity and a peaceful time. After getting over that feeling of...
by Samuel A. | Apr 18, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester
I was really blown away by the experience in Panama, it was truly eye-opening, not just from a business perspective but from a cultural perspective as well. Beforehand, I had a sense for how global business is connected and always on, but I was able to tangibly see...
by Samuel A. | Apr 18, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
Arriving in Panama City at night, the first thing I saw were the streetlights by the ocean twinkling like stars. Amidst the anticipation, I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. As I stepped out of the airport to board the shuttle, I was already thinking about...
by Kelley P. | Apr 18, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
Just as the title suggests, this trip has been the greatest experience of my life thus far. Now that I am back home–and even before we left–I had already missed the streets of Panama that sold delicious food every where we went and the walkable streets...
by Hugo R. | Apr 18, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
Returning from studying abroad, I felt a wide range of emotions. I am glad to be home and be able to see my friends and family. However, I continue to reflect on all the experiences and friendships I have made. This study abroad experience taught me to keep an open...
by Hugo R. | Apr 18, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
I always dreamed about studying abroad, however I am unsure how I would adapt to a new country and culture. I later found out about the first-year student Access Grant Panama Business trip which is a week-long abroad trip to Panama. I believe that this experience will...
by Hugo R. | Apr 18, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Arriving in the beautiful city of Panama I immediately noticed the vibrant culture of the locals. From the romantic language and colorful cityscape, I was blown away. I felt incredibly welcome and at home as soon as I arrived. Many people were very curious and willing...
by Ciara L. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Returning home is bittersweet. While I am excited to reunite with family and friends, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia for my time abroad. The familiarity of home is comforting, yet I miss the vibrant culture and sense of adventure I experienced in...
by Tyler L. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Being abroad in Panamá has been a very breathtaking, eye opening, and mind boggling experience. There were too many memorable experiences to write in a single blog post, but I’ll try to touch on some of my personal culture shocks and fascinating experiences from an...
by Tyler L. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer
Hi, my name is Tyler LeValley and I’m a marketing major at UA. I chose to study abroad to improve my cultural perspective and to better understand how companies operate internationally. I primarily chose this program because I did not want to commit to the costs and...
