by Madison T. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
During our stay in Italy, our professor had planned a day for us to visit the Swiss Alps. We started our day bright and early, getting on a bus around 7:15 and driving for about 3 hours to St. Moritz, Switzerland. We made a little pit stop about ¾ of the way there at...
by Madison T. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
So far, I have had coffee in 3 different countries: the United States, Croatia, and Italy. The coffee culture in the U.S. compared to Italy and Croatia has been vastly different. In the United States, it is typical for Americans to go to coffee shops and order a latte...
by Madison T. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Growing up, I had seen portrayals of Venice in pictures, videos, and movies. My expectation of the city of Venice was that it was completely a city of water, where there were no sidewalks or alleyways, and every avenue or road consisted of water. I had the expectation...
by Madison T. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
At this point in my study abroad, I’ve visited about 12 cities within 4 countries. Each city has its own culture and environment, and I’ve enjoyed experiencing each one. However, there are some places that I favored for various reasons, whether it be because of...
by Madison T. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I don’t know if you’re anything like me, but for my study abroad experience, my parents were more stressed over my travels than I was. They were mostly concerned about me missing a flight or being left behind in the group and getting lost in a foreign country. Since I...
by Kathryn A. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
A Perfect Weekend Getaway: Cinque Terre from Florence On the east coast of Italy lays Cinque Terre, a collection of five small villages that offer a quiet escape from the bustling city of Florence. This past weekend, May 17th-19th, I got to spend the weekend in Cinque...
by Kathryn A. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Before I left, everyone was saying how studying abroad is a life-changing experience and I will meet my best friends, and after just four full days, I can wholeheartedly agree. When I first arrived with two of my friends also from Alabama, we were excited but a little...
by Kathryn A. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
As I sit on my suitcase trying to get it to zip, I realize I may have overpacked a taddddd bit, but I can’t help it, I love to be prepared! After another hour of downsizing my bag, I think I now have the perfect amount of stuff and tips to share with fellow over...
by Frances B. | May 30, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Studying abroad offers a transformative experience that is filled with countless opportunities for personal and professional growth. As I prepare to embark on my journey to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji, I find myself beaming with excitement. However, amidst the...
by Kensley Burroughs | May 30, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Giovanni Beltran | May 30, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Our abroad trip, UA in Europe: Climate and Water, has two free days built into our schedule. One of these was out of Trento, Italy, on the 19th of May. This happened to be the same day that the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix (a Formula 1 race) in Imola, Italy, was...
by Giovanni Beltran | May 30, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have made many long-distance trips in the past. Whether this is a car trip with my family to Florida or a multi-hour flight across the states, I can confidently say I have some experience with this. However, none of this can be compared to the length of...
by Celie Cowart | May 30, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
By Celie Cowart | May 22, 2024 | Central America, Marine Science, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Celie Cowart | May 30, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
By Celie Cowart | May 04, 2024 | Central America, Marine Science, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Shana S. | May 30, 2024 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Non-traditional, Social Work, Summer, _
So here I am, in the middle of my sophomore year in my 40’s, a full-time student running my own company, married with three kids, and running a small goat farm, planning a trip to Ghana! Amidst this beautiful chaos, I am preparing for this opportunity with...
by Shana S. | May 30, 2024 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Non-traditional, Social Work, Summer
Greetings, let’s dive into the hilariously chaotic world of preparing to travel abroad to Ghana. As someone who’s a pro at under-packing (read: I’m a carry-on-only type of gal!), gearing up for a three-week adventure feels like attempting to fit...
by Kyndra L. | May 30, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
I am extremely excited for my trip to Colombia! It’s my first study-abroad opportunity, so I want to make the most of it while I’m there. I’m studying in Colombia this summer because it’s the perfect way to finish my Spanish minor in an immersive way. I love traveling...
by Chase Callahan | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
What Is Jet Lag? If you are studying abroad, then there is a decent chance that you will have to get over jet lag. Jet lag, as defined as defined by the Oxford Dictionary is “extreme tiredness and other physical effects felt by a person after a long flight across...
by Ryan Taylor | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Overflowing with gratitude as I pen down the reflections of my soul-stirring voyage through the captivating cities of Prague and Berlin. Each cobblestone street, every towering spire, and the vibrant pulse of life that permeates these historic metropolises has left an...
by Ainsley O. | May 29, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
As the spring semester comes to an end, and everyone is on their way back home, I find myself on the brink of an exhilarating journey—studying abroad in London. The decision to embark on this expedition was not made lightly but was rather a culmination of various...
