by A. Gruchala | Jul 17, 2023 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
I’ve now been back in the United States for just over two weeks. It’s definitely felt like a lot longer. The culture change has been an adjustment. In Poland, it’s custom to say ‘do widzenia’ (goodbye/see you later) when you leave any...
by Aundrianna T | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Today marks 45 days since I’ve arrived in Rome, Italy so without further ado let’s get right into the process of getting here and getting settled into my new home. Traveling to Rome with my mom and my best friend(Emma) was the most comforting thing ever. We left...
by Tabitha B. | Jul 17, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I had never done a travel journal until this trip, but I am happy I started one. Traveling prior to now, I usually just try to take pictures as a means of remembering my travels. To a point that has worked, but in time the little moments that I once thought to be...
by Lauren Mccombs | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
There I was standing in a crowd of hundreds of anxious people waiting for the clock to strike 11:00 p.m. Those same voices began to countdown from three to one. After the last voice echoed the number “one” aloud I experienced one of the most magical experiences of my...
by Hannah Hall | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Embarking on a journey to a foreign place is often filled with unexpected twists and turns. My adventure to Porto, Portugal, for the European Innovation Academy began with a delay and a minor hiccup. However, despite the initial setbacks, I found myself embracing the...
by Emily A. | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
It’s hard to believe I have been studying abroad for over two weeks! While I love Oxford, having the opportunity to take day trips outside of the city to places like London has been incredible. This post will detail my trip to Stratford-upon-Avon (Shakespeare’s...
by Patricia Smith | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
The cultural context within Amsterdam could not be more different than my hometown of Moulton, Alabama. The main difference between the two is the rural nature of my home. Being in a city setting everyday is totally not something I’m used to. I have come to like it a...
by Caitlin Williams | Jul 17, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Hey everyone!! This is Caitlin and I am wrapping up my study abroad here in Barcelona. The last six weeks here have been amazing and for our last morning here, my friend Sophie and I went to the beach to see the sunrise (pictured below). We stayed with a host family...
by Ashley M | Jul 17, 2023 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Ireland, I’m coming back for you The realization of coming back to the United States was a lot harder than expected and while it is said to be common for there to be more of a culture shock when coming home, it’s difficult for a lot of reasons. Study...
by Piper | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester
After spending 5 months abroad in Germany, I am finally done with my travels and settled back home. My time abroad felt so short, and I already miss it and all the people I got to know. It honestly feels almost surreal to be back, from remembering I don’t have to pay...
by Preston McGee | Jul 17, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The European Innovation Academy starts in two days and I could not be more excited. This has already been an amazing summer and I have gotten to do a lot of cool things and meet a lot of great people. After graduating in May, literally the next day, I drove to Atlanta...
by Vaerie-Taiy W. | Jul 17, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Processed with VSCO with av8 preset okay! so my final thoughts where do i begin. my last blog post was honestly coming out of such a place of hurt that i couldn’t fully enjoy where i was and the people around me. our last was italy and i absolutely loved it and i...
by Jordan Mulvihill | Jul 17, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
London, you stole my heart. I went into this study abroad trip anxious about flying internationally by myself, being in a city I am not used to, and all the while trying to do well academically (as well as socially). Now, I wish I had opted for a longer trip. I also...
by Alyxandra Ratcliffe | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I recently traveled abroad on a faculty-led program to Ireland, where we began in Dublin and made a large circle to visit other cities, including Wexford, Killarney, Doolin, Inishmore, Galway, and Clifden. Most of our preparation for the coursework involved in the...
by Johana Chavez | Jul 17, 2023 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
The hustle and bustle of London is place one can lose themselves. I definitely found myself entranced with the sounds and sights of the city. A big and fast paced city is one to lose your thoughts in, but it’s also one to find your thoughts in. The first couple...
by Asia Pleasants | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Weekly Museum Visits This summer I had the opportunity to study for three weeks in London. I traveled with nine other students through an API program where we took classes at Richmond American University. For this summer term, I decided to take a class called Museums...
by Juliana A. | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
The amazing thing about Europe is the endless routes and possibilities of travel. As someone who had only been out of the country once before, I wanted to take full advantage of Europe’s trains, and see as many places as possible. Here is a list of a few of my...
by Juliana A. | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Despite our many weekend trips and different experiences, Florence continues to be my favorite place in Europe. From the food, to the culture, to the people, Florence never disappoints. In Florence there is never a reason to be bored, yet it is small enough to be...
by Sophia E. | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
The weeks leading up to going abroad, I could not WAIT! I was counting down the days until I could finally be in London, a place I have always dreamed of visiting. I was of course slightly nervous, but my excitement for this trip far outweighed my nerves. Regarding...
by Dalton Goodson | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My host family in Tours (two people are missing here—it was a large family) I’ve now been home for roughly two weeks or so, and I’ve decided that now is a good time to write my last post for Bama Bloggers Abroad. It was honestly harder to leave Tours (and...
