Bama Bloggers Abroad

The Trip Of A Lifetime!

The Trip Of A Lifetime!

Now that I’m back home, it’s surreal to think that just a week ago I was walking the cobblestone streets of Florence with 17 other students from Alabama, strangers who turned into my lifelong...

Florence, home away from home!

Florence, home away from home!

As I write this blog post I currently have the warm summer sun illuminating my funky italian room, my host mom is preparing our amazing and fresh dinner, and our 20 year old cat is snuggled up next...

Before The Arrival!

Before The Arrival!

Before I left for Florence I had no clue what to expect. Between the excitement of experiencing the unknown cultural normalities and the vast range of Italian food, I was already ecstatic! I was...

Eating My Way Through Florence

Eating My Way Through Florence

The food in Florence is a huge part of what makes Florence so unique, so for my first blog, I thought I would explain my ideal day of eating in Florence, plus some honorable mentions!  To start...

Less is more

Less is more

I just finished my first summer term studying fashion and sustainability in Florence, and it was absolutely incredible. What I thought was just a class, has translated to every part of the way I...

Preparing to come home

Preparing to come home

As my four-week study abroad experience in Benin, Africa comes to an end, I’m filled with mixed emotions like gratitude, nostalgia, and a little bit of sadness. The first week was a whirlwind of...

UA in Benin Week One Recap

UA in Benin Week One Recap

I have been in Benin, Africa, for one week, and I have already learned a great deal. We have started to explore African culture, religion, and economic development by visiting Ganvié, the "Venice of...

The Friends We Meet

The Friends We Meet

Happiness is pleasure plus memories plus people Arthur Brooks Wow, I cannot believe it is over. Less than a week ago, I was in Ireland, trekking across the mountains, fields, towns, farms, and...

This Present Wonder

This Present Wonder

Well, there it is. That suitcase will hold everything I need for the next 20 days. To be honest, I still don’t think it’s sunk in yet, and I don’t know if it will until I actually step off the...

Time to Take a Step Back. Enjoy the Ride!!

Time to Take a Step Back. Enjoy the Ride!!

As I prepare to embark in my first UA study abroad, I am a little bit overwhelmed with emotions. On the one hand, I am ecstatic to engage in such a community based opportunity where I will have the...

Sint Maarten: Signed, Sealed, and Sunkissed

Sint Maarten: Signed, Sealed, and Sunkissed

Our final week in Sint Maarten has come to an end. I am so grateful for the lessons I've learned, the friendships I've made, and the memories that I'll have for a lifetime. We closed out our final...

Weekend Wanders

Weekend Wanders

by Cameran S.| April 23, 2025|Europe | Human Environmental Sciences| Semester | UA Non-Affiliate Our First Adventure Abroad – Budapest Edition My first weekend trip while studying abroad in Europe...

Home Sweet Home, Girona 97

Home Sweet Home, Girona 97

by Cameran S.| April 23, 2025|Europe | Human Environmental Sciences| Semester | UA Non-Affiliate Spending the weekend in Barcelona gave us the perfect opportunity to explore and appreciate the...

Final 3 Favorites from Madrid

Final 3 Favorites from Madrid

My program officially ended on June 28th and I miss it already. Living there for a month has taught me so much, especially after taking classes completely in Spanish. With the time I had, I was able...

Andreea’s Time in Tours, France

Andreea’s Time in Tours, France

As I landed in Charles de Gaulle, the strongest emotion I felt was tiredness. I had not slept at all on the plane; moreover, I was hauling around a broken suitcase and carry-on luggage. I was...

Au Revoir, France 

Au Revoir, France 

Celebrating the Fourth of July after coming home! As I adjust to life in the United States and reminisce about my time in France, I find comfort in a familiar environment, yet I miss many aspects of...

Why I Chose to Study Abroad

Why I Chose to Study Abroad

Studying abroad was something I had always hoped to do during college, but the UA MIS in Europe program made the decision easy. As a senior in the MIS program, the opportunity to visit companies and...

Day 1 of Guatemala: Pre-Departure

Day 1 of Guatemala: Pre-Departure

Motivation/Reasoning: I applied for this program, after Professor Chris Hale came by one of my classes to talk about the upcoming trip. Not only was it a good opportunity to learn about political...

Preparation for Study Abroad

Preparation for Study Abroad

With only 4 days left until I depart for my study abroad trip in Greece, I wanted to share with you all some words and helpful information for anyone planning a trip soon. I always knew I wanted to...

Getting to Know Benin, One Day at a Time

Getting to Know Benin, One Day at a Time

When I arrived in Cotonou on June 1, I was immediately overwhelmed by the airport. Although the airport was small, it was incredibly busy and only had one customs line and baggage claim area. After...

My Time in Panama

My Time in Panama

As I sit from my dorm’s balcony, I cannot help but reflect on the time I have spent in Panama so far. When I arrived in Panama, I told myself to keep an open mind as I embarked on a new journey, and...

Preparing for Panama

Preparing for Panama

As I count down the days until our group departs for Panama City, I can only reflect on what lays ahead of me. I am very excited to travel outside the United States because this trip will differ...

Classes, City Life, and Weekend Trips

Classes, City Life, and Weekend Trips

Now that we are midway through the semester, I’ve settled into a rhythm and have a better understanding of how the academic system works here. It feels very different from what I’m used to at...

First Impressions of Seoul

First Impressions of Seoul

I landed in Seoul completely exhausted and ready for a real bed after the long flight from New York. The roughly 12-hour time difference made it tough to adjust at first, and those first few days...

Paris Day Trip

Paris Day Trip

Our class trip to Paris was the excursion I had most looked forward to before the trip began. However, I quickly realized that I actually dreaded the major tourist attractions. Paris felt like a...

A Mystic Land

A Mystic Land

This picture was taken on top of Diamond Hill in Co. Galway, Ireland. It was the last of the major hikes we did while in the Emerald Isle and absolutely breathtaking. It was cloudy and misty the...

UA in Germany 2025: Strasbourg and Konstanz

UA in Germany 2025: Strasbourg and Konstanz

Hello everyone! Last time I posted, I showed some photos from Freiburg where our group has been studying and talked about what all we’ve been getting into. This post will be about two excursions...

Before the Books: Exploring Seville and Cádiz

Before the Books: Exploring Seville and Cádiz

Before classes started here in Seville, I had the chance to explore the city and it’s already been pretty amazing. One of the first things we did was a bike tour of the city. It was a good way to...

Trace in Seville, Spain – UA Education Abroad

Trace in Seville, Spain – UA Education Abroad

Hey, I’m Trace. I’m a student at the University of Alabama, and right now I’m studying abroad in Seville, Spain through the UA Education Abroad program. I’m really thankful to be a recipient of this...

More about Sevilla, Spain

More about Sevilla, Spain

After having been in Sevilla for about 3 weeks, I’ve observed and gained a deeper insight to the culture here. The one thing that peaked my interest was why Sevilla is the way it is: the tiny...

Soaring in Sevilla, Spain

Soaring in Sevilla, Spain

Studying abroad is an experience I knew I wanted to embark on during my time in college. Having the opportunity to study in Spain is a blessing because I'm putting myself out of my comfort zone and...