Bama Bloggers Abroad
My First Week Abroad in Barranquilla, Colombia
It was a long day of travel in order to get here in Barranquilla, Colombia, but so far it has been worth it. Before I left, I was nervous and afraid because the most important rule for our group...
Day One in Stockholm, Sweden (Everything is Better?)
At the time of writing this, it is day (technically) two of my trip to Stockholm, Sweden and Amsterdam, Netherlands. We got in on the 27th at 8am Stockholm time, which was really around 2am for me....
An Exciting Week in Athens: Conquering the Acropolis
I discovered my first week recap never made it out of my drafts. The following is from my first week abroad: As my stay in Athens, Greece and the first half of my study abroad class come to a close,...
Great Highlights from Week 2: The Amazing Eiffel Tower and Mona Lisa in Paris, Delicious Belgian Waffles in Belgium
Well, it’s hard to believe that I was flying out of the country for the first time in my life just a little over two weeks ago. Now, my study abroad trip has come to an end, but I have made memories...
Is being homesick okay? Homesickness is natural…
I want everyone to remember that is okay to be home sick. For me this is my first time being away from home for an extended period of time as well as out of the country. And for many of you, you...
A Refreshened Perspective
Discontentment is a slow-acting poison I have found myself ingesting far too many times throughout my life. It’s the kind of toxin...
Musings on Culture
One of the consistent themes that has emerged thus far in my study abroad experience here in New Zealand is the notion of...
Learning from Belizean Locals
Living and Snorkeling on a Remote Island: Lime Caye Adventures
Packing and Traveling–Preparing for 3 Weeks in Belize
One Week out From my First Study Abroad!
Hello, my name is Bryce Schottelkotte. I am a rising junior majoring in Political Science, with minors in Psychology and History. I am also in the Accelerated Masters Program earning my masters in...
Reflecting back on Southeast Asia!
Studying abroad was an exciting opportunity to explore new cultures, broaden my horizons, and gain invaluable educational insights. I am finally back in the States after visiting Hanoi and Ha Long...
Bangkok, Thailand
My summer in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand is finally coming to a close soon, but I’m not ready to say goodbye just yet. Bangkok has been amazing!! After we arrived in Bangkok, we went to have a...
24 Hours from First Time Abroad
In just one day, I will be leaving the United States for the first time in my life. Some people may travel to other countries regularly, but as someone who has spent their entire life in rural...
The perfect time to study abroad!
I cannot believe that in a less than two weeks I will be on a plane traveling across the country. Studying abroad and traveling the world has always been something I wanted to do. However, with the...
2 More Weeks…
Growing up I would hear my parents use sayings I had never heard or even understood. Phrases like "time flies when you're having fun", "they grow up so fast", and "life will pass you by in the blink...
Leaving Paris
Studying abroad has been the best decision I have ever made. Looking back over my trip, I am so grateful for all the memories I have made and the relationships I have formed. This weekend my friends...
A Month Abroad
Spring 2023 Studying Abroad in Paris, France While abroad, I am amazed everyday and at the opportunities in front of me. If I could, I would study abroad every semester! While studying in Paris,...
Studying abroad in Paris and the GREAT opportunities that await for me.
A week in Athens, Greece
During my ten days spent in Greece, I found that the best way to maximize my time there was to embrace and try to experience the new differences this country had to offer. For example, I discovered...
Day Trip To Santorini
The International Financial Reporting study abroad program I am currently on spends one week in Athens, Greece and another week in Paris, France. Aside from our days of class and days booked with...
Studying Abroad Alone
I would be lying if I said I wasn't extremely anxious about how my study abroad trip was going to go, especially since I did not personally know any other students going on the trip as well. I am...
Returning Home
It has been an incredible few weeks. I feel like the world just became a lot smaller after taking the global business course. I know I am going to miss all the people and places I visited. I already...
Temple Run in Cambodia
The international business class that I am taking abroad covers three different countries including Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. My favorite place so far in the countries that we visited is Siem...
Pre-Departure for Asia
I chose to study abroad in Asia because I thought it would provide me with an immersive experience in Southeast Asia where I would have otherwise never been. It helped me earn credit towards my...
Cambodia and Thailand
Starting off in Vietnam!
Pre-Departure For Barcelona!
Preparing for Florence
Today I leave for Florence, Italy, for one of the most exciting trips of my life. During the weekdays, I will be studying Italian to complete my Italian minor, and on weekends, I will be travelling...
A Hike to Bob’s Peak in Queenstown
One foot in front of the other, they say. It will be easy, they say. It is not that steep, they say. These statements were all said as we trekked through the cemetery to begin the tiki trail. Sounds...
New Life in Italy
I believe I have fallen in love with Italy! The city is beautiful, the people are friendly, the food is amazing, as you are constantly surrounded by beautiful works of art. I came to Italy on a...
Good Morning Vietnam!
The first country I visited on my study abroad trip was Vietnam. We arrived in the capital city of Hanoi on May 9th and visited many interesting sites inside the city and in the rural countryside....
Pre-Departure Prep: Getting Ready for Spain
As my trip to Madrid, Spain for the UA in Spain: Language and Culture study abroad program approaches, I’ve learned that the time leading up to an experience abroad can be filled with excitement…and...
Last Day of Italy
My time in Italy was truly the best. I can’t imagine how much guilt I’d feel if I didn’t go because everyone on my trip from students to instructors were amazing and I loved meeting all of them. Our...
Rome Days, Fun Days!
Rome was so much fun despite the very little time we had here. We got to see the Vatican and the Colosseum in the same day. I will say this has been the longest day by far (we were up and moving...
Florence Time + Travel Troubles
Coming to Florence has been so much fun and every experience has been so worthwhile. We landed in Rome and took a train to Florence which was cool because we got to see the countryside and all of...
Cool Cats in Athens, Greece
Having been in Athens, Greece for a week, I noticed many things that are different from normal customs in the United States: walking to places is more common, meals at restaurants take longer, and...
How I prepared with the emotions of leaving
As I was preparing for my trip, I felt many emotions. I was so excited to leave but also so anxious to leave my family and especially my mom. I had to remember that this is an amazing opportunity to...
Fun in New Zealand!
Pre-Departure Nerves for Going to New Zealand
A Wonderful Experience
Since coming to Stellenbosch, I have had a variety of amazing experiences. During our first week, we had an accelerated course examining the political history of South Africa with one of...
Lessons Learned Studying in Rome
Friends became family, fancy lattes became simple cappuccinos, water became wine, transportation became planes, and bucket list dreams became reality. Transportation actually became my feet, bikes,...
Differences from Home to Rome!
Jumping headfirst into a new life abroad may come with some surprises. While students get settled and immerse themselves in their new home, they might realize some shifts in daily life! Something...
Must download – Apps for Italy!
I used Whatsapp for all communication purposes. Then for social media continued with Instagram and Snapchat. Apple Maps, I used for all walking directions, and all public transportation. It is great...
I’ve encountered countless unique creatures while snorkeling in Belize!
A beautiful smooth trunkfish! Since my last post, we've since arrived at the Blue Marlin Resort on South Water Caye. The caye is located farther north than the caye we were at previously (Lime...
A Day of Many Firsts
Yesterday I took my first two flights, which was pretty scary but I managed. The take-off and landing were definitely the scariest, because I could feel the change in pressure, almost like a safe...
Getting Ready For Barranquilla
I am a day away from my flight to Colombia, and getting ready for my study abroad this past several weeks has been my biggest priority. After school finished, I took some time to rest and recover...
News Flash!
Hallo from Stellenbosch! I am enjoying my time here so far, and have been to some wonderful places. The BAMA study abroad story was so impactful that it made its way to the local news, which gave us...
Cape Town Bound!
Good Evening from this part of the world!I am so excited to embark on this journey to Stellenbosch! As I looked forward to taking off from London Heathrow, I couldn't help but feel a mix of...
It’s been a wild ride in Belize so far…
As of today, I have spent an entire week in Belize. This experience has been one of my life's most challenging yet also most incredible times, and I'm so excited for the rest of the trip. When I...