by Chaney | May 13, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
Chaney Scott M. Whether solo traveling or with a group, it’s important to be safe while traveling. Prior preparation and budget sites can make a trip much easier. After arriving January 2 to...
by Zach C. | May 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
My semester abroad is almost over; there are less than two weeks left. This has been an absolutely wild, once-in-a-lifetime experience which I am extremely grateful for. While I am sad that my time in Spain is coming to a close, it will be refreshing to return home to...
by Lija G. | May 13, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Today marks one month until I return to the United States. What a whirlwind these past couple months have been. The first month in Dublin, I spent acclimating to the culture and getting settled. Since then, I have made many friends, most of which being other study...
by Claire K. | May 13, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Time flies, especially when you’re having fun, and I’ve been having an incredible time in Valencia, Spain, for the past three months. It’s always been a dream of mine to study abroad in Spain, and I feel so grateful that I could come here and...
by Mariel P. | May 12, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Venice, Italy, was where my abroad group began our trip. The city is known for its spectacular artwork and art history. On our first day in Venice, my friends and I saw two art museums. The first was Gallerie dell’Accademia. This museum displayed the work of...
by Mariel P. | May 10, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My study abroad group was the first faculty-led program to go to Slovenia. Before arriving in Slovenia, none of us knew what to expect. We were unsure, as Slovenia is not a popular travel destination for many Americans. Despite our original feeling of indifference,...
by Hadden M. | May 9, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
by Hadden M. | May 9, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
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by Elena G. | Apr 23, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
You will quickly learn during your time abroad that some of your best memories and experiences will happen outside of your home city! Taking weekend trips to various places will likely make up a majority of your time, especially if you are studying in Europe. There...
by Brooke H. | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad in Barcelona has been an incredible experience, but one of the highlights has definitely been the opportunity to travel to other amazing destinations. Rome, Italy, was one such weekend getaway that left a lasting impression on me. Accompanied by a...
by Blake S. | Apr 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
As April is quickly passing and I come towards the end of my program, I look back on the time I’ve spent studying in Rome, Italy. Personally, I am so grateful for the decision I made to study here. Rome is a great spot not only because all of the rich history it...
by Madeleine Luther | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Honors College, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Throughout this semester in Pau, France, I have been spending every Thursday afternoon at a local middle school. I assist an English teacher in his courses with the level 5 students (13 and 14 year olds) and I’ve learned so much from this experience! I initially was...
by Madeleine Luther | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
As I’m getting used to university in France, I’ve been reflecting on my expectations for school here and how they’ve been changed throughout my time here at the University of Pau and the Adour Region. Overall, I love the French university structure and the American...
by Chaney | Apr 18, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
Picturing Scotland can conjure up images of rolling green golf courses, tartan kilts, bagpipes or haggis. Scotland is known for all these cultural hallmarks, as well as their unique dialect stemming from English, Scots, and Gaelic. These are the three most common...
by Chaney | Apr 18, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
My name is Chaney Scott and I am an exchange student for the semester at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Through the semester, I have been extremely fortunate to travel around Europe. My favorite cities have been Edinburgh, Vienna, Belfast and Lisbon. While...
by Chloe J. | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Somebody’s jacket hit me in the face. Twice. Some guy two rows up threw a piece of candy over my head. The guy behind me caught it. I know because I heard him cheer. Directly in my ear. When my friend and I purchased a weekend tour to the Isle of Skye, we imagined...
by Lauren G. | Apr 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
As a student studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain, I have been completely fascinated by the city’s charm and excitement. Barcelona truly has it all: the city, the mountains, the beach, and so much history. There is an endless amount of things to do and see and I...
by Makayla T. | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Today marks exactly three weeks until I will be back in the United States. At this point in my program, I am beginning to be ready to be home. Sometimes when I feel like this, I feel a little guilty because I know that I am so fortunate to be given this opportunity...
by Makayla T. | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Today marks one month since I’ve been living in Rome, Italy. This has been the most surreal experience of my life, but I have loved every minute of it thus far. I have class three days a week and have taken full advantage of my four-day weekends for traveling! I...
by Antonia M. | Apr 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate, _
Getting ready to go abroad can be a very nerve racking experience. Packing was something that stressed me out more than I ever imagined it would. Am I bringing too much? Am I bringing too little? What if I need something and I can’t get it there? My biggest...
