by Shelby W. | Oct 17, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My friend, Dima, and I have been lucky enough to study at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in the Department of Music Studies. It’s been an unforgettable experience so far. One of the most exciting parts of our program has been taking part in preparations for...
by Anna B. | Oct 17, 2025 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
While this study abroad was only two and a half weeks, it feels like I have been gone for much longer. We travelled to 4 countries and 5 cities spanning 3 different languages with entirely different roots. The thing that has shocked me most about coming home is just...
by Brady M. | Oct 17, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Thinking of visiting Germany and renting a car to fly down the autobahn? You may want to reconsider. With Germany’s incredibly efficient and accessible public transportation system, having a car felt completely unnecessary. From the moment I arrived, I relied on the...
by Brady M. | Oct 17, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Growing up, I used to be a picky eater. Since childhood, I have grown an adventurous appetite where I will eat anything on my plate, consistently trying new culinary cultures. In preparing for my trip to Germany and the Czech Republic my parents joked asking “What are...
by Jessica W. | Oct 17, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
When I first left for Europe, I braced myself for culture shock. Different languages, customs, and lifestyles—I expected to feel out of place. What I didn’t expect was how out of place I would feel coming back home to Illinois. Strangely, the weather was the same. The...
by Brad P. | Oct 17, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Rome is one of the most famous tourist locations in the world and it absolutely lived up to the hype for me. Rome was one of my favorite places I visited on my study abroad trip; however, we only spent a day there. This is how I spent my day, and how I would recommend...
by Jenna V. | Oct 17, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
To whom it may concern, Today is my final day in Raleigh, NC. In just a few hours, my mom and I will depart on our 12:30 PM flight to JFK airport, then a short layer before our flight to Rome, Italy! I could not be more excited for this trip! I have been...
by Lauryn H. | Oct 17, 2025 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
One of the best parts of studying abroad in Europe is how easy it is to travel between countries. One thing I was very much looking forward to was the planned Stockholm, Sweden which with the rest of my peers. We were on a sleek, comfortable train gliding through...
by Lauryn H. | Oct 17, 2025 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I only spent three weeks studying abroad in Copenhagen, but coming back to the U.S. still felt surprisingly different. I didn’t expect such a short trip to shift my perspective so much, but it did in small, subtle ways that hit me once I got home. In Copenhagen,...
by Justin S. | Oct 17, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
After traveling for the past two weeks, I realized how different living in the United States is from living in Europe! I had such a great experience and was able to do many new things within the past two weeks that I will forever cherish! I made new friends, traveled...
by Seth W. | Oct 17, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Impressive architecture, sparkling waters, and savory fish that melts on your tongue. These are three things you will experience when you visit Oslo, Norway! During my study abroad I was fortunate enough to travel to this beautiful capital city. A few friends and I...
by Kaya H. | Oct 16, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Non-traditional, Summer, _
If you’re anything like me, the thought of studying abroad brings a wave of excitement and nerves. Before I came to the university, I dreamed of studying abroad, but never thought I’d have the opportunity, due to finances and class constraints. But now, in my final...
by Emily P. | Oct 16, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Now that I am back home and have completed what feels like a million loads of laundry, I have finally been able to reflect back on my trip and reminisce on all of the amazing memories that I have made over the past month. The feelings I experienced at the airport at...
by Emily P. | Oct 16, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I first arrived in Dubrovnik, Croatia, there were a lot of thoughts running through my head. Firstly, as I grabbed my bag off of the baggage claim belt, I noticed that my suitcase had been destroyed to the point that I could see all of my clothes through the...
by Stephanie G. | Oct 16, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I left off on the last blog with Venice, so I’ll start there. Saturday and Sunday in Venice were straight out of a dream. Saturday, I ran into my friend from campus, who was on a different study abroad trip. We were able to have dinner together and swap stories...
by Raegan H. | Oct 16, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Internship, Summer
My study abroad program in Thessaloniki, Greece has been one of the most educational, enriching things I have ever experienced. In my internship, I have joined a group of students at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in planning and promoting an international film...
by James S. | Oct 16, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Give me a wig and call me Hermione—I packed a lot into that backpack. I don’t actually know whether I packed enough or too much. But after getting no sleep and facing a 10-hour layover today, I feel a lot of pride. My nerves about flying and traveling have...
by Evan W. | Oct 16, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hey everyone! I am having the most amazing time abroad and I want to share some of the things I have been up too. We traveled from Belgium to London and we had a few day trips during our time in London. First we went to Barcelona which was a last minute trip planned...
by Grace T. | Oct 16, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
I got home from Belize today, and I already miss it so much. It was incredibly hard to leave. I made so many memories I’ll never forget and friendships I hope will last for years to come. I started off the trip feeling nervous, unsure if I had made the right...
by Megan S. | Oct 15, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
A May interim program has its pros and cons. While not as long as a semester or summer program, it presents the opportunity to spend a few weeks abroad while maintaining flexibility to work summer jobs and remain at UA during the fall and spring semesters. I feel...
