Bama Bloggers Abroad
Reflecting After Abroad
Considering the path of Deviation
When overseas, a lot of things can deviate from what you're used to. The most obvious of these is language. While in many Western countries, English is a common second language, you can't...
Mixing with the Locals
Many times when traveling, we tend to think about what we've already packed and planned to see when we get there, but we don't always consider what the experience of meeting the locals will be like,...
Berlin: Where the Past and Present Come Together
While I studied my destination to a considerable degree before travelling, what I didn't fully expect was the difference in the way that Germans choose to live life. They don't permit their life to...
Semester at Sea!!
I have been studying abroad on a ship for the past three months and it has changed my life in every possible way. From meeting my best friends from around the globe to educating myself on a cultural...
Adjusting Back to Life in the States
Leaving
Paris
Free Things to Do in Paris
Must Haves for Paris
Surviving the Heat Wave in Paris
The Best Day Trip for Regency Fans
As a student on the UA in Oxford faculty-led program, I had so many opportunities to explore other regions of England besides Oxford thanks to the flexible schedule of the program. When planning for...
Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
At the end of my trip to Ireland, I didn’t want to leave. All of these new things were beginning to feel normal. Instead of being nervous for activities I began to feel exhilarated. Being out of my...
Adventures in Ireland
Upon arrival to Dublin, Ireland, I was underwhelmed. It just seemed like any other city. It wasn’t until I started to explore the city and the landmarks that I realized how unique it truly was....
Preparing for my first time abroad
With my duffel bag packed I hopped on the plane with a daunting 8 hour flight ahead of me. I was heading to Ireland for 16 days of study abroad adventure! Although I was nervous, I was very excited....
Adjustment Periods
I expected coming back home to be easier than it was. I was not abroad for a whole semester, only 6 weeks, so it seemed it would be easy. But, getting back into my routine proved difficult. I was...
Looking back at abroad
Now that I have left Europe and have been hope for a month, I have been able to look back at my experience and appreciate what has happened this summer. If you have the opportunity to go abroad for...
Upon Return
I had mixed feeling about coming back home. I have been home for a little over a month at this point. When I first arrived at the airport, and saw my parents waiting to pick me up, I was so excited...
Arriving in Lisbon
In July and part of August, I studied abroad in Lisbon, Portugal for an international business course. I’m currently a Finance major with a minor in international business, and one of the...
Lisbon: First Impressions
My first impressions with Lisbon were that it was much smaller than expected, and that it was a super relaxed city. I knew going-into my program that Lisbon was not as major of a city compared to...
Blog 3: Belize
Upon return to the US, the past 3 weeks flew by in the snap of a finger. I was very sad to have to say goodbye to all the Locals that I became close with. Reflecting back on the experience it was...
Blog 2: Belize
Arriving in Belize at the airport I was immediately hit with humidity that sucked the energy straight out of me. The 25 other students and I then hopped on a charter bus to go to the first island...
Blog 1: Belize
This summer I will be Studying abroad in Belize. I chose to go on this trip after a got an email about it early in the semester and thought this would be an amazing learning experience for me. I...
Cultural Diversity & EU Influence in Belgium
me! at a museum Prior to arriving in Belgium, I was sure my French study was enough to engage in everyday conversation, order food, and make new friends. While I have done all of those things, it...
It is the small things in life…
"Is this even real?" I don’t think it would be possible to keep count of the number of times I have asked this question while participating in the UA in Oxford study abroad program this summer. It...
Once Upon a Dream…
It’s been officially one month since I returned from participating in the UA in Oxford faculty led study abroad program. An evening of High Table at Worcester College with some of the most...
Making friends abroad
One of my biggest worries before traveling abroad on my own was making friends. A month is a long time to be without any of your people and I wanted to make sure I would find people that were fun,...
London School of Economics: A Typical Day
8 AM: Wake up and do my homework before class. I work better in the mornings, so I always preferred to wake up early and work instead of at night. 10:00 AM: Get ready and walk to campus. My dorm was...
Preparing to travel the world for 5 months
Since freshman year, I have known that I would never be satisfied with my undergraduate experience if I did not get the chance to study abroad or participate in the Disney College Program at some...
My Favorite Things About Studying on Semester at Sea!
Hello! My name is Cassidy Price, and I am spending the Spring 2023 semester studying through the Semester at Sea program! There are many reasons to fall in love with studying on Semester at Sea!...
This is only the Beginning
I’m finally back home, and all I can think about is how bittersweet it is. Of course, I missed my family greatly, and I am so excited to not have to figure out what time I can call my mom based on...
Before I Started Sailing Around the World
People choose to study abroad for different reasons, but for me, it is to grow my understanding of the world. I was struggling to decide where I wanted to go because every place seemed so...
Reflecting on my Experiences
I have been studying abroad on a ship for more than three months now, and in this time, I have traveled to The Netherlands, Portugal, Morocco, Spain, Croatia, Greece, Cyprus, Jordan, Kenya, and...
I’m Living on a Ship for 4 Months!!
This semester I will be gone from September to December because I am participating in a program called Semester at Sea where I will be traveling to 11+ different countries across Europe, Africa, and...
Stopping by Iceland
After studying abroad for the winter semester in Denmark, I decided to stop by Iceland on the way home. The country subsidizes flights so returning home through Iceland with a layover for a few...
Café Culture in Seoul, South Korea
Café Culture The one thing that I truly did not expect of Korea was the cafes. There was a coffee shop on every corner. From Korean chains to locally owned to Starbucks, they truly have it all....
Welcome to Townsville, Australia
Life Down Under at James Cook University Sydney Higgenbottom Snorkelling with Shelly, the resident turtle at Magnetic Island. Picture credit: Tiani Dun Hey y'all and G'day from Australia! My...
Study Abroad at Hochschule Esslingen – Sommer 2023
Settling into Rome!
I just finished up my first week in Rome and WOW... has it been amazing! We've been here such a short amount of time but have already done so much. My program (SAI) has taken us on a couple...
Rock climbing in Sweden with Danish Mountaineers
Climbing sea cliffs in Molle, Sweden with Danish mountaineers! I'm a climber at heart. Last semester in Tuscaloosa I spent a few hours a day climbing at the wall in the Witt Center-- I love all the...
Will C University College Dublin Blog Post 1
Barcelona: Month 1
I had never been to Europe before landing in Barcelona for study abroad. As you can imagine, I was beyond excited. Everything was new to me, the food, the people, the culture, the architecture, the...
Willkommen auf meinem Reiseblog!
Studying Abroad in Esslingen, Germany with the Two Steps Ahead: International German Student Exchange Program Hallo hallo! Willkommen auf meinem Reiseblog! As I am writing the first part...
First Block: Sydney
Hello! My name is Dawson and this semester I am studying abroad in two locations: Kyoto and Sydney. I am currently in Sydney taking classes on Start Up Business Culture and Challenges in Global...
My first week in Victoria, Australia
I always knew that I wanted to study abroad at some point in undergrad, I just didn't know when, where, or really understand how it worked. When I began looking into studying abroad, I was...
First weeks in Croatia: Cultural differences and first impressions
Hello! As of right now I have been in Croatia for two weeks, and honestly it has been a complete dream. I arrived to Dubrovnik a day earlier than my program started so I had the humbling experience...
Back Home
Despite the current disruptions and short staffing, not to mention rail and transit strikes, I made it as close to home as possible. The weather was not in the mood to cooperate, so I was stranded...
Loving Italy
Returning from Denmark
When returning to the Copenhagen Airport to travel home I could not help but reminisce about all of the fun I had. I made friends and memories that I won't ever forget. I am so glad I was able to...
Weekend Trips from Oxford
While I loved every minute of my time in Oxford, I also enjoyed traveling on the weekends to see new places. Oxford is only a 1-1.5 hour train ride from London, so that made traveling to London...