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 Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I had a lot of fears when I was initially planning for my study abroad. For me personally, my biggest fear was being alone and not making any friends. I was supposed to be going in my group with a friend. Last minute, my friend dropped out, and I didn’t know anyone...
by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’m visiting 6 different cities and 2 different countries in about 10 days. So far, It has been one of the most exhausting but rewarding experiences I’ve had. We have been to Milan and Venice, and went to St. Moritz in Switzerland. I’m currently on the train to go to...
by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I was preparing for my trip, I wish I had a list of things that would have helped me prepare better. Good thing is, I’m not going to let you struggle with the same thing! First and most important piece of advice: keep an open mind. Even if there is something you...
by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Light packing has never been a word in my dictionary. It usually hasn’t been that big of a deal and it’s always been relatively manageable. If I could go back in time and do one thing differently for my trip, I would tell myself to listen to the emails and...
by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Overall, this trip has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. I feel like I have grown so much as an individual and have had so many experiences that I wouldn’t have had if I didn’t push myself out of my comfort zone. The friendships I have formed and...
by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
On the study abroad trip I went on, our first stop was in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Although it was a city that I had never thought about visiting prior to hearing we were going on the trip, I could not be more grateful. I have never been somewhere like it and I don’t think...
by Julia Kirkland | Jun 13, 2024 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
As I am preparing to travel abroad to Ireland for a month, I have accumulated a few tips from my previous adventures abroad. The first few steps are setting up the logistics of going overseas. You should make sure to have a valid passport (that won’t expire within the...
by Mallory S. | Jun 12, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
Studying abroad is undoubtedly one of the most exciting things I have ever done. Traveling the world is something that I have always dreamed of, and now that I am here, I am dealing with an unexpected internal battle. When I get excited my mind begins to race and...
by Macrae S. | Jun 11, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Back home in Tuscaloosa after my unforgettable trip to London and Lisbon, I can’t help but wish I had more time in those amazing cities. The trip was an enriching experience that seemed to pass by in the blink of an eye. It feels like just yesterday I was...
by Macrae S. | Jun 11, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
During the month of May, I took a memorable trip to London, England, and Lisbon, Portugal. The main goal was to learn more about Internal Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), but the trip turned out to be much more than just about studying. London: Learning and...
by Hannah V. | Jun 11, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Something I do not think people talk about enough are the flights to and from your study abroad destinations. These flights can be as crazy as 15 hours, but most of them are probably in the 7 to 9 hour range. A little better, but still a long time to be sitting down...
by Maggie D. | Jun 11, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Studying abroad was always something on my college bucket list, however, I was not always sure how to go about it. There are so many program options, locations, and areas of study, the choice can be overwhelming. Upon contemplating which program I should join,...
by Maggie D. | Jun 11, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Maggie D. | Jun 11, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Mallory S. | Jun 11, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer
Studying abroad is something that I have dreamed of doing since I was in middle school. I can still remember doing my eighth grade passion project on the significance of studying abroad in creating a well rounded education. This project ignited a spark within me that...
by Sophie | Jun 11, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I decided to spend a semester in Barcelona, Spain at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. During my time abroad I fell in love with Barcelona but once I leave, I will definitely miss the food the most including tapas. A tapa is an appetizer in Spanish cuisine but...
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...
