by Frances B. | May 30, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Studying abroad offers a transformative experience that is filled with countless opportunities for personal and professional growth. As I prepare to embark on my journey to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji, I find myself beaming with excitement. However, amidst the...
by Kensley Burroughs | May 30, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Giovanni Beltran | May 30, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Our abroad trip, UA in Europe: Climate and Water, has two free days built into our schedule. One of these was out of Trento, Italy, on the 19th of May. This happened to be the same day that the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix (a Formula 1 race) in Imola, Italy, was...
by Giovanni Beltran | May 30, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have made many long-distance trips in the past. Whether this is a car trip with my family to Florida or a multi-hour flight across the states, I can confidently say I have some experience with this. However, none of this can be compared to the length of...
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 Shana S. | May 30, 2024 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Non-traditional, Social Work, Summer, _
So here I am, in the middle of my sophomore year in my 40’s, a full-time student running my own company, married with three kids, and running a small goat farm, planning a trip to Ghana! Amidst this beautiful chaos, I am preparing for this opportunity with...
by Shana S. | May 30, 2024 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Non-traditional, Social Work, Summer
Greetings, let’s dive into the hilariously chaotic world of preparing to travel abroad to Ghana. As someone who’s a pro at under-packing (read: I’m a carry-on-only type of gal!), gearing up for a three-week adventure feels like attempting to fit...
by Kyndra L. | May 30, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
I am extremely excited for my trip to Colombia! It’s my first study-abroad opportunity, so I want to make the most of it while I’m there. I’m studying in Colombia this summer because it’s the perfect way to finish my Spanish minor in an immersive way. I love traveling...
by Chase Callahan | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
What Is Jet Lag? If you are studying abroad, then there is a decent chance that you will have to get over jet lag. Jet lag, as defined as defined by the Oxford Dictionary is “extreme tiredness and other physical effects felt by a person after a long flight across...
by Ryan Taylor | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Overflowing with gratitude as I pen down the reflections of my soul-stirring voyage through the captivating cities of Prague and Berlin. Each cobblestone street, every towering spire, and the vibrant pulse of life that permeates these historic metropolises has left an...
by Emma P. | May 22, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Ryan Taylor | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Wrapping up my time in Prague on a delicious note, I spent my final day immersing myself in the intricate bean-to-bar process at Prague Chocolate – Steiner and Kovarik. This visit was a delightful exploration of the artistry and passion that goes into creating...
by Ryan Taylor | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Greetings From Prague! Today, I’m sharing my amazing first day in Prague. Our group wandered the Old Town’s cobblestone streets, soaked in its history, and joined a tour that unveiled Prague’s secrets. From the iconic Astronomical Clock to Prague...
by Victoria J. | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
With all the preparation of getting ready the past couple weeks to study abroad in London and Lisbon, I didn’t anticipate how fast the time would go by until I was getting ready to board my plane to travel to another country. I think anticipating something makes it...
by KarMiya L. | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’ll start by saying I am having a blast so far! I have never traveled so far, this is my first time out of the country, and only my second time flying! The time difference coupled with packing late into the night before my flight made the long journey hard but worth...
by KarMiya L. | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I absolutely loved Madrid. Today, we wrapped up our time in the city, and headed for Barcelona on a train. It was a bitter sweet goodbye. I know I won’t be back in Madrid for a very long time if at all, but I am buzzing with excitement for Barcelona. The food...
by Gabbie Grabowski | May 22, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I always like to get to the airport super early before any of my flights. Today is no different, I am here 4 hours before my flight leaves. I like to find my gate and sit before the long trip. I am travel internationally for the first time ever all by myself. In about...
by Hannah V. | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As a lover of traveling, I am very excited to embark on my study abroad adventure, but of course with that comes some jitters and nerves. I am very excited to have the opportunity to study abroad in both London, UK and Lisbon, Portugal with a few day trips to other...
by Hailey Jones | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As the end of the spring semester quickly came to a close I headed home to Maryland to prepare for my study abroad trip. With a quick 3 day turn around I was very busy trying to catch up with friends and family, as well as pack and prepare for the trip. I honestly...
