Bama Bloggers Abroad
Arriving in my host city
Upon arriving to the Gold Coast, in between Sydney and Brisbane, I was super excited to see my housing. I ended up getting a dorm steps from the beach! There was some fair culture shock when I...
Traveling while Abroad
I studied abroad in Athens, Greece, but made sure to travel to other locations in Greece and many other countries. In Greece, I went to Meteora, Mount Olympus, Nafplio, Santorini, Crete, and Aegina....
Think Before You Pack
Packing for my 6 week study abroad to Colombia felt like a puzzle. I wanted to be prepared for everything, but once I arrived, I realized I overpacked and forgot a few essentials. Make sure to pack...
Island Living in Full Swing: Week 3
By: Wilkie Gonwa We started the week on a high note celebrating Memorial Day. We ventured to Mullet Bay for a beach day and of course had to go back to “Da Sweet Tooth” for another matcha latte. We...
How to Study and Explore the Culture of Denmark
The study abroad program I participated in was pretty intense. The program lasted three weeks, and we took a Level 400 chemical engineering course. This presented a challenge, as we wanted to make...
Rise of Minimalism: The Key to Packing for Studying Abroad
Lately, I’ve noticed a growing movement on social media pushing back against hyperconsumerism and encouraging a more intentional lifestyle. Influencers I follow have been sharing closet clean-out...
I’ll Miss You Thessaloniki!
Looking back on the entirety of my trip, I am so grateful to have gotten this opportunity to not only meet new people but work alongside them as well. Three weeks was a great amount of time to be...
Expectations and Goals for Studying Abroad in Spain
As a Sport Management major, the UA in Europe: Globalization of Sport program creates an incredible opportunity to expand my personal understanding of the international sports industry. I hope to...
Stuck In Amsterdam Airport with no Suitcase
My study abroad journey definitely didn’t begin the way I imagined. I had planned to fly from Atlanta to Amsterdam, then catch a connecting flight to Brussels before meeting my professor and the...
Difficulties to Dubrovnik
Travel days are difficult. Especially when there is only one airport that will get you to your destination efficiently and workers are on strike there. I was supposed to leave Nashville at 12:30,...
The Foods of Vietnam and Taiwan
While traveling across the country of Vietnam, each location had a different food specialty to try. The start of the trip began in the south, and we worked our way up to northern Vietnam. Well in...
Post-Southern Hemisphere
I traveled to Australia and New Zealand, and I had the time of my life. Now that I am home, I am already missing it. I miss the food, people, accents, and so much more. I realize how much more...
Making the Best of Your Time Abroad
In my blog today, I wanted to talk about making time for yourself abroad and fighting the “fear of missing out.” It has been a very hectic past couple of weeks, full of travel, adventure, and so...
Swimming with Sea Turtles!
As a part of the UA in Asia program, we had the incredible opportunity to explore and understand the vital role that tourism plays in supporting Malaysia’s economy. Our program included a visit to...
Between Mountains and Borders: Tracing Identity Through the Dolomites
We are about halfway through our trip and heading to Innsbruck next. The unique thing about this program is that all of our locations are concentrated in the same area, but they span four different...
Grant’s Final Recap on the Economics in Europe Trip
Hello from Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.! I arrived back in the states three days ago, and it has taken me some time to process this re-adjustment back to normal life. With that being said, the last time...
UA Macroeconomics in Croatia & Italy: The Journey and Destination!
This year, I studied abroad in Croatia & Italy while taking Intermediate Macroeconomics with Dr. Junsoo Lee and Dr. Hasan Isomitdinov. In my first post, I'd like to discuss how I got to this...
Tips I Have for Studying Abroad
Studying abroad in New Zealand has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life, one that I can easily say is the best decision I have ever made. As a result, I’ve learned several...
Australian Excursions
I have had the opportunity to go on multiple excursions while abroad in Australia. The first stop me and my study abroad group arrived to was Cairns, Australia. While in Cairns, we went to the Great...
Halfway Done!
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...
UA Macroeconomics in Croatia & Italy: Zagreb, Slovenia, and Piltvice Lakes National Park
After arrival and our stay in Dubrovnik, we moved to Zadar, where we stayed for one night, and visited Piltvice Lakes National Park! It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen, and was...
Munich: Company Visits and Spring Celebrations
I found Munich to be a vibrant mix of tradition and energy, with architecture and beautiful countryside. One highlight was visiting Celonis, a local tech company pioneering the process mining world....
Mind the Gap with some Afternoon Tea
London was one of my favorite stops during this study abroad trip, and I think it’s because it felt both completely new and oddly familiar at the same time. Navigating the Tube was a bit confusing...
Personal Growth while Studying Abroad
Personal growth is such a huge part of college. Every day there are new experiences and responsibilities that help us to become more independent. This especially applies to study abroad! I studied...
The South Island: The Best and The Worst
As I travel further along on my journey through Aotearoa, New Zealand, I have come across amazing new discoveries about Māori culture as well as some disappointing aspects as well, whether that be...
Tips for Traveling to Europe!
Hey, everyone! My name is Kimora Branch and I am a rising Junior at UA! I had never traveled outside of North America before my study abroad to Vienna, Austria, and I am currently 3 days away from...
Reflection and Anticipation: The Quiet In-Between Two Study Abroad Programs
On paper, my summer didn't look too busy: three weeks in New Zealand and 10 days at home followed by another three weeks in Italy. But in practice? I rocked back and forth between losing my mind to...
First stop, Malaysia!
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...
Macy Morgan- Adapting to the Culture
When I first landed in Stuttgart, Germany, I was exhausted. I just flew over nine hours with no food or sleep. Because my plane was delayed, I missed my train, so I took a taxi instead. The language...
First Time Out of the US… All Alone!
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...
Week 2 in Sint Maarten – “Finding My Flow” by Six McPherson
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....
What Study Abroad Gave Me That I Didn’t Expect
Coming back from my study abroad experience in New Zealand and Australia, I find myself overwhelmed with gratitude. The past few weeks has been life changing. From exploring the rich cultures and...
The Joys and Challenges of Hiking: Oceania Edition
One thing I didn’t fully expect when signing up to study abroad in Australia and New Zealand? Just how much hiking I’d be doing, and how many stairs that would involve. From the moment we set foot...
Back to America, Away from Japan
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...
I’ve Come From a Land Down Under
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)...
Elephant safari adventure in Ghana
From the Kakum National Forest to Mole National Park, Ghana has dense jungle and a lush savannah filled with wildlife such as elephants, antelope, and baboons. We were lucky to go on two safaris to...
Final Day in Scotland
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...
Savoring My Way Through Spain And It’s Vibrant Culture
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...
A Love Letter to Oxford
Dear Reader, When I first arrived at Worcester College, I must say that I felt deeply disappointed. The picturesque campus that I had been promised was under renovation, with scaffolding and fences...
Seven Suggestions to Survive a Summer Abroad
After taking time to reflect on my summer in Oxford, these are the seven tips I have for students studying abroad next year! Research! Take the time to find 3-5 places to visit, events to go to, or...
Reflections on Returning Home
Now that I am back home, one of the biggest things on my mind is how truly once-in-a-lifetime this experience was. It feels almost bittersweet, like a wave of nostalgia every time I think about it....
Reflections on Australia
I'm writing this, waiting in DFW airport for my final flight home, after traveling 20 hours from Australia. Obviously, my experience and time in the Southern Hemisphere is fresh on my mind. It...
枚方市へようこそ！～ Welcome to Hirakata!
It’s been about two months since I first arrived in Japan for my semester abroad. Those two months, but especially since I first arrived, have been a nonstop learning experience. There was no way I...
Beyond the Host City: A Trip to the Baltics
Picture I took of a street in the old town of Tallinn, Estonia When you study abroad, it is easy to let your host city become your entire world. While immersing yourself in one location is valuable,...
UA in Germany 2025: Stuttgart and Freiburg
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,...
Blog Post #3: Kutná Hora
Kutná Hora, a small town in the Czech Republic that we visited toward the end of our trip, left a strong impression on me for one major reason: silver. It’s hard to overstate how much raw material...
Blog Post #2: Wittenberg – A Walk Through Reformation History
After Berlin we made our way south and made a brief stop in Wittenberg. The town was like stepping into a history book, with cobblestone streets and medieval buildings that make the entire place...
Life on the “Outside”- an American Navigating Major Capitals of the World by Alli Lightsey
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...
The Global Field of Fashion
By: Alli Lightsey | May 5, 2025 | New York, London, Paris, Milan; Month-Long, Faculty Led Hey! My name is Alli Lightsey, I am a Fashion Marketing Major, and for the first bit of Summer I will be...
While Abroad: Clinics, Missions, and Meaningful Moments in Athens
One of the most meaningful parts of my time in Athens has been getting to serve through clinical outreach and missionary work. Our group had the opportunity to visit refugee camps and work alongside...