by Mary Katherine G. | Dec 4, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Bonjour! France has been wonderful! The seven days we were in Paris, we had a chance to visit the Louvre, Sainte-Chapelle, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Musée de l’Orangerie, we took a Seine River Cruise, visited Musée d’Orsay, explore Montmartre, including the Sacré-Cœur and...
by Mary Katherine G. | Dec 4, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hi! I’m Mary Katherine, a rising junior majoring in Creative Advertising with a minor in Leadership Communication. I am getting the incredible opportunity to study abroad for the first time with CIS in France, which is a cultural and professional two-week immersion...
by Abrielle B. | Dec 4, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Before arriving in Spain, I knew the official language was Spanish. I just didn’t realize how different it would feel actually speaking it in a native country instead of learning it in a classroom. On the day of my arrival, I was immediately immersed in Spanish. I...
by Maliah L. | Dec 4, 2025 | Asia, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer
I chose to study abroad to broaden my global perspective in Public Relations and Advertising alongside others who have similar interests. South Korea’s rich cultural heritage and a booming media and tech industry makes it the ideal place to explore innovation PR...
by Maliah L. | Nov 17, 2025 | Asia, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I first arrived in South Korea, I was incredibly impressed. Everything felt new and exciting, and I immediately felt welcomed by the warm atmosphere and kind people. I was filled with a mix of emotions like excitement, curiosity, and a touch of nervousness. I...
by Macy M | Nov 17, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, _
Hello! My name is Macy Morgan, and I am a political science and German Major with a minor in international business. I choose to study abroad to help further my learning with German. Languages are rapidly evolving and sometimes the textbook is not the same as in the...
by Allicyn L. | Nov 17, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, North America, Summer, _
Throughout my time abroad, I have been to New York, London, Paris, and Italy. There was definitely a difference of culture, and there were even differences being in the same country but just a different part like for example being from the United States but still the...
by Willow M. | Nov 17, 2025 | Asia, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hello there! This is Willow Mills checking in from South Korea! I can hardly begin to describe how amazing these three weeks have been. It is my first time in Asia, but it definitely won’t be my last. The biggest adjustment I have had to face has been the...
by Jenna V. | Nov 7, 2025 | _
To whom it concern, Yesterday was our last day in Florence, Italy. Today we woke up, road the train to Naples, had a cultural immersion tour and then we got on the ferry and went to Sorrento. So far I’ve already seen a lot of differences between the city of Florence...
by Hallie C. | Nov 6, 2025 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
We started our study abroad adventure in the heart of Southeast Asia: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Right away, the energy of the city stood out. Our first stop was a visit to the local markets, where we saw how Malaysia’s mix of cultures plays a major role in everyday...
by Maggie N. | Nov 4, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Flying alone has been one of my biggest fears for years. I’ve flown once, with my parents, across the United States and it was overwhelming, fast, and confusing. Imagine how I felt when the realization hit that the study abroad program I chose for the summer...
by Six M. | Nov 4, 2025 | Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This week has been absolutely insane, in the best way possible. It finally hit me that I won’t be in Sint Maarten forever, and that realization has me appreciating every single moment even more. When I first arrived, I had no idea what to expect. I was trying to...
by Anna H. | Nov 4, 2025 | Semester, _
It’s been some time since I came back to America since my 5 month long study abroad in Japan. I think I adjusted quickly back into my normal life. I started my internship with less than a week back in the states and found a routine to fall into. I still...
by Emily A. | Nov 4, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate
My friends from my affiliate program at our farewell dinner A surge of nostalgia swept over me today in UA’s Student Center. In line for a snack, I suddenly heard the familiar (and perhaps cheesy) tune of “Down Under” by Men at Work. While this song serendipitously...
by Haylee P. | Nov 4, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Haylee Elizabeth Pack This morning, I visited Holyrood Palace, one of my favorite stops from my last trip. It still holds that same magic for me. As a longtime fan of Mary Queen of Scots, walking through the rooms where she lived and learning more about her history...
by Abrielle B. | Nov 4, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
I tasted eggplant, which I had never eaten before, on my first night in Seville, Spain. I was apprehensive at first, but I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful and tasty it was. The next day, I tried tapas—small appetizer-style foods intended for sharing—for the...
by Lillian J. | Oct 22, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Guten Tag! I’m Lillian and this is my first blog post of the summer. Last year I made three blog posts detailing my study abroad experience in Weingarten, Germany. This summer, I’m back in Germany, this time in the city of Freiburg im Breisgau. Our program began with...
by Allicyn L. | Oct 22, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, _
By now, I have seen the restless lights of New York City and every pub on the corner of streets in London and have finally made my way to Paris, France! Sure, New York was an American city, but the difference in lifestyle is still so different even if it’s just...
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 Treycen G. | Oct 20, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I had finally arrived in the last country of the Asia Trip: Laos. While the rest of the trip had full schedules and packed days, the plan for Laos was similar to how Laos is as a country. We had a few events planned, but overall, it was free reign for us. Laos was the...
