by Brandon S. | Oct 22, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
In May MIS went on a trip through Europe, and while Berlin was the city we stayed in the shortest it was one of the most impactful cities we visited during the study abroad trip (at least for me). It was impossible to walk through the city without feeling the weight...
by Chloe P. | Oct 22, 2025 | By College, Duration, Europe, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Program Type, Region, Summer, UA-Affiliate
If you’re getting ready to study abroad, especially for a program that includes mission work or visiting refugee camps, my biggest piece of advice is to prepare your heart just as much as your suitcase. Some of the most meaningful moments won’t happen at historical...
by Brady M. | Oct 22, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’ve always been a huge fantasy fan. It’s been my dream to explore castles and see beautiful architecture that isn’t captured in the US. I wanted to be able to walk into a different world as depicted in my favorite stories. On my trip to Germany, Austria, and the...
by Six M. | Oct 21, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, UA-Affiliate
This week in Saint Maarten I have learned so much already. For starters, the air here is amazing! When I first walked out of the doors at the airport, I felt an instant breeze that satisfied my soul in ways I can’t even begin to describe. The air was clean, and...
by Julianna Hahn | Oct 21, 2025 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Studying abroad to Asia had always been on my bucket list, but I never imagined how profoundly it would impact me until I spent a month in Taiwan and Vietnam. These two countries, each with their unique cultures, landscapes, and histories, offered experiences that...
by Evan W. | Oct 21, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Our last stop on our study abroad tour is Amsterdam. So far we have hit 6 countries and we will be spending 4 days in Amsterdam. So far upon arrival this city is amazing. Its incredible how biking is the preferred mode of transportation over cars. Even in the rain all...
by William W. | Oct 21, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The first half of our trip exploring Aotearoa, New Zealand was full of tropical beaches, Beautiful grasslands, and of course sheep, lots and lots of sheep. Because I have whānau in Aotearoa, I have already had the gift of exploring this amazing country before. This...
by Rob K. | Oct 20, 2025 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Photo: View from our boat in Ha Long Bay in Northeast Vietnam. Hello! Today, I have made it back to Alabama after another long and tiring day of travel. However, I am incredibly fulfilled after completing our time in North Vietnam and Taipei, Taiwan. Both places were...
by U'Nique W. | Oct 20, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
Coming back home after my time in London has felt a little strange, in a good way. I was only gone for a short time, but it is amazing how much a new place can change the way you see things. London felt fast, full of life, and packed with people from all over the...
by Julianna Hahn | Oct 20, 2025 | Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Wow! What a vibrant, lively, and engaging city! I had no expectations when I signed up for this facility led study abroad. Was beyond excited to experience a new side of the globe I have not yet been able to see. I have now been here for about three days, during my...
by Shelby W. | Oct 17, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My friend, Dima, and I have been lucky enough to study at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in the Department of Music Studies. It’s been an unforgettable experience so far. One of the most exciting parts of our program has been taking part in preparations for...
by Anna B. | Oct 17, 2025 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
While this study abroad was only two and a half weeks, it feels like I have been gone for much longer. We travelled to 4 countries and 5 cities spanning 3 different languages with entirely different roots. The thing that has shocked me most about coming home is just...
by Brady M. | Oct 17, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Thinking of visiting Germany and renting a car to fly down the autobahn? You may want to reconsider. With Germany’s incredibly efficient and accessible public transportation system, having a car felt completely unnecessary. From the moment I arrived, I relied on the...
by Brady M. | Oct 17, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Growing up, I used to be a picky eater. Since childhood, I have grown an adventurous appetite where I will eat anything on my plate, consistently trying new culinary cultures. In preparing for my trip to Germany and the Czech Republic my parents joked asking “What are...
by Jessica W. | Oct 17, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
When I first left for Europe, I braced myself for culture shock. Different languages, customs, and lifestyles—I expected to feel out of place. What I didn’t expect was how out of place I would feel coming back home to Illinois. Strangely, the weather was the same. The...
by Brad P. | Oct 17, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Rome is one of the most famous tourist locations in the world and it absolutely lived up to the hype for me. Rome was one of my favorite places I visited on my study abroad trip; however, we only spent a day there. This is how I spent my day, and how I would recommend...
by Jenna V. | Oct 17, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
To whom it may concern, Today is my final day in Raleigh, NC. In just a few hours, my mom and I will depart on our 12:30 PM flight to JFK airport, then a short layer before our flight to Rome, Italy! I could not be more excited for this trip! I have been...
by Lauryn H. | Oct 17, 2025 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
One of the best parts of studying abroad in Europe is how easy it is to travel between countries. One thing I was very much looking forward to was the planned Stockholm, Sweden which with the rest of my peers. We were on a sleek, comfortable train gliding through...
by Lauryn H. | Oct 17, 2025 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I only spent three weeks studying abroad in Copenhagen, but coming back to the U.S. still felt surprisingly different. I didn’t expect such a short trip to shift my perspective so much, but it did in small, subtle ways that hit me once I got home. In Copenhagen,...
by Kaya H. | Oct 16, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Non-traditional, Summer, _
If you’re anything like me, the thought of studying abroad brings a wave of excitement and nerves. Before I came to the university, I dreamed of studying abroad, but never thought I’d have the opportunity, due to finances and class constraints. But now, in my final...
