by M. Courson | Jun 21, 2022 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer
When I first arrived in Stockholm I was instantly taken back by the beauty. The first thought that was running through my head as I can not believe how nice everything looks there is little to no trash in the street. I felt really excited and hopeful for the next two...
by M. Courson | Jun 21, 2022 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer
I decided to study abroad because I wanted to learn more about different government policies from a first-hand immersion perspective. I participated in the faculty-led Stockholm and Gothenburg Sweden family well-being and child policies. I have just changed my major...
by Liam T | Jun 8, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, North America, Summer
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by A. Brewer | Jun 7, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, North America, Summer
Abigail Brewer- UA in Mexico...
by J. Gillespy | Jun 7, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by K. Boyles | Jun 7, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
In our pre-departure meeting, they went over the stages of culture shock. However, while I was abroad, I don’t really think I truly experienced culture shock. It is worth noting that I was only abroad for 20 days total, so that could have affected my lack of culture...
by K. Boyles | Jun 7, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Disclaimer: My study abroad program was a 2 weeklong, UA Faculty Lead program where I went to Germany and Italy. I do not speak German or Italian. I also visited France on my own prior to the program (I do not speak French). So, my experience is different than those...
by A. Brewer | Jun 7, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, North America, Summer
Abigail Brewer UA in...
by M. Childers | Jun 6, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by Mary P. | Jun 3, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Looking back on my study abroad trip, one thing that I am so thankful that I continuously tried to do while abroad is trying to emerge myself into each of the different cultures that I visited. This can be difficult at times due to language barriers and unknown...
by Mary P. | Jun 1, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
As a study abroad student, you know that there are many hours of planning and researching to do before leaving home. There are bucket list items that must be checked off, adventures to be taken, and many memories to be made. With little time in each city, you want to...
by J. Avery | Jun 1, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
If the idea of traveling internationally feels intimidating or scary, you are definitely not alone. It can be challenging to organize and execute a travel plan to a location you’ve never been. If you are like me and tend to attempt to plan for every scenario when...
by P. Binder | Jun 1, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
Adaptability and...
by Andrew K. | May 31, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
Having left for Cambodia straight from campus without a chance to go home first, it was a relief to finally head home. But at the same time, before I even got on the return flight, I knew I’d be missing this experience. I already miss experiencing so...
by K. Gonzales | May 31, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
In Sweden I was introduced to a unique concept called Fika. Fika is a Swedish coffee break that is part of their everyday culture. This is important during school, work and regular everyday life. A break from the stresses that life has put on anyone during the day is...
by P. Binder | May 31, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
Back Home and I Miss my...
by Andrew K. | May 31, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
There are some countries which you have an idea of what they look like from media such as movies, but Cambodia is one I had yet to catch a glimpse of – the only popular cameo of the country comes in the first Lara Croft: Tomb Raider movie. The photo on the left...
by Mary P. | May 31, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Choosing to participate in the University of Alabama’s faculty led study abroad program was a huge decision to make. I love to be home with family and always look forward to spending the summers at home with my parents. When the opportunity came up to be able to...
by J. Steinmetz | May 28, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
Now that I am back home, I am adjusting back to a slower pace of life. On our trip, our days were packed full of learning about the history of the culture and exploring some of the current business ventures in the country. There truly never were any dull moments. As I...
by J. Steinmetz | May 28, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
My first impressions of Cambodia began with my 2am arrival in Phnom Penh. The city was asleep, and there were very few people out and about. However, I could already tell this was a bustling city with all the storefronts that I saw. Granted they were closed at the...
