by Addison Russell | Jun 22, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As I learned before I went on my study abroad trip to Europe, a part of culture shock are feelings of frustration at the differences from our society to that of the one you have just entered. When I first got to Croatia, I did not feel very intense culture shock, but...
by Charlotte Goddard | Jun 22, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have just begun my third week in Madrid. I am having so much fun and learning so much about Spanish history and culture. I have also made many new friends. Some of the things I have had to adjust to are having meals later (lunch at 2 and dinner at 8!) and walking...
by Dalton Goodson | Jun 22, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
At this point in the trip, I’ve spent a week in Paris, followed by three weeks of studying at the Institut de Touraine. I only have one week left here in Tours before I am off to the United States. All of the students from Alabama got split into different host...
by Olivia C. | Jun 22, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Here is a picture of me getting dropped off in the airport! Honestly, this trip came faster than I was expecting and suddenly I was at the airport about to make a long journey all the way to Europe! I have flown plenty of times and a few of those times have been on my...
by Jameson C. | Jun 22, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
By: Jameson Cook My class began in Zagreb, Croatia where the university and economics building was located. We had a local professor that taught us the opening chapters for intermediate economics and he cracked jokes about how American culture was very different than...
by Emory Camp | Jun 22, 2023 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
This past weekend, a group of 10 of us got to leave Trento, Italy (our home base for my UA Study Abroad trip, Engineering in Italy) and visit any place in Italy. We chose to make a 4-day trip, spending 2 days in Florence and 2 days in the Cinque Terre region of Italy....
by Matthew C | Jun 22, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
My time in Spain was defined by a single mantra. I told myself: “I’m not in Spain to be a student. I’m a student so I can be in Spain.” Those two sentences shaped my study abroad experience, guiding daily decisions. Two examples: First,...
by Shannon Tagler | Jun 22, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My program ended May 28th and looking back at my time in Europe it seemed to go by so quickly, yet still feel like I was gone for years. Although the program was only 15 days long it is crazy how many special bonds and friendships you can create. Our farewell dinner...
by Ryan Farneth | Jun 18, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
¿Qué tal, amigos? It’s Ryan here, back with an update from Madrid, Spain. As I get more settled in here, the days seem to fly by faster and faster! It’s been another fun-filled week, and I’m glad I get to tell you more about it. Sit back, relax, and...
by A. Groene | Jun 16, 2023 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
With one last hurrah before leaving Denmark, the last week of our program was a nice reprieve from some pretty rigorous coursework. We finally had plenty of time to do a few last excursions into Copenhagen to make memories. As a program with DTU, we had a short trip...
by Barek B. | Jun 16, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Jackson C. | Jun 16, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Jackson C. | Jun 16, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Jackson C. | Jun 16, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Julia Leskow | Jun 16, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Education, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
After an amazing month abroad, I took some time to reflect on my once-in-a-lifetime trip to New Zealand. While thinking of all the wonderful memories I made, I took the time to think of the advice I would give to someone who would be in my position in the future....
by Bryce Schottelkotte | Jun 16, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Today is my first day home after my two week study abroad to Stockholm, Sweden and Amsterdam, Netherlands. I can honestly say this was one of the most impactful experiences I have ever had. From learning about the countries healthcare and higher education systems, so...
by Malia Elliott | Jun 16, 2023 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, North America, Summer, _
Prior to coming to Sint Maarten, I had major fears about what life would be like on the island for me. Would I make friends with my classmates? Would the locals accept us? Would I adjust well to their way of living? The short answer is yes, but not without some...
by Ryan E. | Jun 16, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
Although our program is based out of Barranquilla, Colombia, this weekend, like the last, was spent in Cartagena. Cartagena is a beautiful city full of colonial history. On our way there, we went to Volcan de Totumo, a volcano full of volcanic mud that we were able to...
by Carly T. | Jun 15, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
After completing my study abroad experience to Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, I can confidently say that it was an opportunity of a lifetime. We got to learn so much about the rich and fascinating culture of Southeast Asia, across multiple different cities and...
by Aubrei Grisaffe | Jun 15, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
It has been ten days since I completed the UA Honors in New Zealand: One Really Awesome South Pacific Adventure. Since finishing the program, I have not stopped thinking about how my life in the US is simultaneously very similar and very different to that of students...
