by Lauryn Smith | Jul 3, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Packing for a month abroad in a country with higher expectations for daily fashion may sound like a stressful process, however I found that it was much easier than I had originally considered. Florence, Italy is known for its fashion so I felt the need to ‘dress...
by Catharine Stockstill | Jul 3, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hey everyone! My name is Cathy Stockstill, and I am a sophomore at UA majoring in Communicative Disorders with a minor in Human Development! I am so grateful to have been given the opportunity to study abroad through UA in Greece, a faculty-led study abroad program!...
by Nicole Chavez | Jul 3, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Having been back home from Spain for just over a week now, I am mostly over the jetlag and beginning to work on final assignments for my classes. I have finally combed over most all final assignment requirements and am now settling into working mode, this has been...
by Shamaya Haughton | Jul 3, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
During the Covid-19 pandemic, coming to school was a challenging experience that limited many of the opportunities we had once taken for granted. However, when the chance to study abroad finally opened up, I knew I had to seize it. As a first-generation student, I am...
by Jacob B. | Jul 3, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
One of the biggest concerns people usually have when studying abroad is the safety not only of themselves, but of their belongings as well. Things like passports, money, keys to lodging, and phones are imperative for getting around and having a pleasant experience....
by Wesley Bryant | Jul 3, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have never mastered the art of small talk, and I likely never will. As a lifelong introvert, the concept of forcing chatter and filling awkward silences terrifies me. The copious amounts of...
by Ryan Farneth | Jul 2, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Well, here it is: the last photo I took in Madrid, Spain before flying back to the States. I took this picture sitting at my gate, waiting to board a plane to Charlotte. Ahead of me waited an 8-hour flight back to the U.S., a trip through customs, a bit of a layover,...
by Ryan Farneth | Jun 27, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
¡Hola otra vez! I can hardly believe I’m saying it, but after a few wonderful weeks here in Spain, I’ll be flying back to the states in just three days. In some ways the trip has flown by, and in other ways it feels like I’ve been here forever....
by Angelina N. | Jun 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
It’s hard to believe but I am on the way home from my time abroad. It doesn’t feel real that it’s already over. I had the best time ever, I am so happy I got to have that experience. I had so much fun traveling and seeing new places. Along the way I...
by Angelina N. | Jun 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am on my study abroad trip and we are on our 3rd stop of the trip which is Rome, Italy. We have previously been in Zagreb and Dubrovnik, Croatia. I fly pretty frequently but this has been my first time traveling Europe. By the end of my trip I know that I will be a...
by Angelina N. | Jun 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am heading off to the airport for my faculty led study abroad trip in Croatia and Italy. I am so excited but also a little bit nervous. I have never been to Europe before. I have definitely overpacked but I somehow feel like I am forgetting something. My group is 10...
by Barek B. | Jun 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Addison Russell | Jun 23, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Before I even embarked on my study abroad trip, I was the most excited for us to get to Italy. This destination was two weeks into our trip, but I was so excited to get there. Most of this excitement stemmed from the fact that I love pasta. I could live off of pasta....
by Olivia C. | Jun 23, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
After being back home for a week now, I have had a chance to truly reflect and think back on my trip abroad. This program has given me an opportunity that I never really expected to have. Throughout this trip, I visited 5 different countries, experienced different...
by Olivia C. | Jun 23, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Here is a picture of our entire group with Professor Lee in front of the University of Dubrovnik! Our group was just 10 students and I was a little nervous at first to see if everyone would get along. Almost immediately the group became close friends. We explored the...
by Hali Skelton | Jun 22, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hi everyone! I am about halfway through my study abroad program in Madrid, Spain, so I thought it was about time to tell a little bit about what life has been like so far. When I first arrived in Madrid, I was excited but terrified. Before this trip, I had never been...
by Alexander C. | Jun 22, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
These past four weeks in Colombia have been surreal. I am a bit disappointed that there are only two weeks left in the program because there is still so much to explore. However, I have enjoyed my time here and have loved exploring the city of Barranquilla. During the...
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 Samantha Flaute | Jun 22, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Honors College, Summer, UA-Affiliate
If you’re like me, patience is not a strength you possess. Rushing to get everything done as fast as possible, is simply the norm of my day to day. At home my schedule consists of waking up, crank out all my errands of the day, work, school, free time, sleep,...
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...
