by Ella Clark | Dec 6, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Me telling the story we created of our trash ended up in the canals (we won the story competition!) The group celebrating our mounds of trash retrieved from the canals! We used nets to pick up litter that was floating on the water. One of the most unexpectedly fun...
by Ella Clark | Dec 6, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
During the Honors in Holland study abroad program we stayed in both Amsterdam, Netherlands and Copenhagen, Denmark. In both cities we were housed in hostels designed for travelers of all ages. The amenities in each were similar; however, each presented their own...
by Ella Clark | Dec 6, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This morning I woke up with a feeling that I know all too well: queasy. Whether it was the result of the overwhelming excitement I had for the day’s upcoming travel to Amsterdam or of the looming feeling that I had forgotten to pack something, it was not a feeling I...
by Ava P. | Dec 6, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
Let me give you a little information about average Greece temperatures at the beginning of June: In June, the average daytime temperatures range from 72-82°. I was born and raised in Florida, where the average temperature at the same time is mid to high 90s. I assumed...
by Annsley Gibson | Nov 27, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Throughout my time studying abroad in Ireland, there were a few things in Irish culture that was a harder adjustment for me. The first one was no air conditioning in any of the accommodations we stayed at. This was one of the harder things I had to adjust to while...
by Annsley Gibson | Nov 27, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I participated in the faculty led study abroad UA in Ireland: Geography of Europe. Throughout my study abroad we traveled all across Ireland and learned lots about the culture and geography of Ireland. One of my favorite places I got the pleasure to visit was Dingle,...
by Annsley Gibson | Nov 27, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The study abroad I went on was UA in Ireland: Geography of Europe; and one thing I learned throughout my time in Ireland was just how geologically diverse Ireland is. Before coming to Ireland, I always pictured Ireland as rolling green hills, with different pastures...
by Julia Bradley | Nov 26, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Travel to Italy and Belgium before Study Abroad Program in Amsterdam and Denmark! I have had the wonderful opportunity to travel to two other European countries prior to my 4-week faculty-led program in Amsterdam and Denmark that begins tomorrow! Last week, my family...
by Trista M. | Nov 26, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hola chicos! I’ve been in Madrid since June 4th, and still wake up everyday completely in awe of this city. The people, the culture, the SHOPPING, and the sheer amount of enthusiasm that Spaniards live their lives with is just something I could write about...
by Marley Froscello | Nov 22, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
During my month-long stay in Florence, I took advantage of the weekends to explore different parts of Italy. One weekend, I decided to visit an Italian beach that wasn’t crowded or expensive. After some online research, I found Moneglia, a small comune with beautiful...
by Emily A. | Nov 22, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
During my three weeks at UA in Portugal: European Innovation Academy, I had the opportunity to participate in many activities that greatly enriched my study abroad experience. While the classroom offered can offer you valuable lessons about a country’s culture,...
by Emily A. | Nov 22, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
To all foodies, With a little over three weeks in Portugal under my belt, I can tell you unequivocally that this country is the place to be. I knew going into UA in Portugal: European Innovation Academy that Porto had a unique gastronomy. As I have explored...
by Taylor S. | Nov 22, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
HALFWAY POINT: This experience at the European Innovation Academy (EIA) has been nothing short of incredible! Although I was quite nervous entering this entrepreneurship competition, it has been amazing to discover all that I am capable of. On Day 0, I was thrilled to...
by Taylor S. | Nov 22, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hey Everyone! My name is Taylor Schnorbus and I am a pre-medical Senior at UA in the STEM Path to MBA program. In about an hour I will embark on flight 1 of 2 to Porto, Portugal! I am participating in UA’s faculty-led study abroad program to compete in the European...
by Alexandra R. | Nov 21, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I write to you two weeks into my program with what remains of an immensely disappointing cold that took me out of commission for three agonizing days to bring you some belated thoughts about my impressions of Oxford upon arriving here. Going through the Study Abroad...
by Alexandra R. | Nov 21, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Last Saturday, I departed from the United States going through Wilmington, NC and Logan International Airport in Boston before taking an overnight flight into Heathrow. For the weeks leading up to the trip, I was worried about the whole deal, concerned about the...
by Nathan Hodgson | Nov 19, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Before coming to Spain, I was not sure what to expect. I was unsure of how my Spanish language knowledge would hold up. I also did not know how the people would act towards us Americans. When we arrived in Madrid, the first thing that stood out to me was the ease of...
by Olivia G. | Nov 19, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
During my time in Rome studying abroad through a faculty-led trip with the C&IS college, we had the opportunity to take a cooking class. Now this wasn’t just your average cooking class, this was taught by a Michelin star chef who was extremely charismatic and...
by Olivia G. | Nov 19, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
During my 3-week study abroad trip in Rome, Italy I had the opportunity to go to Lake Como with three of my classmates for the weekend. We started out the week in Florence with our whole group, and then ventured off to Venice where we got to see just how unique a city...
by Olivia G. | Nov 19, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hello everyone, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Italy through UA with the C&IS college. As someone who had never traveled out of North America, I was super excited to experience a new country while simultaneously being extremely nervous about being in a...
