by Margaret Selesky | May 14, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
In some ways, academics at the University of St Andrews is very different from the University of Alabama. I expected many of the obvious differences, such as new set of terminology: module instead of course, term instead of semester, or revising instead of studying....
by Knox A | May 11, 2018 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I chose to study abroad because I have never truly traveled outside of the United States for an extended period of time. I hadn’t intended on going to China or Vietnam, but this class gave me a reason to go. Location played most into my decision on where I went...
by Millicent K | May 10, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
On May 12th, I along with fourteen other UA students will journey to Serbia for our Summer Interim semester. Many of us didn’t know much about Serbia before being selected for the Serbia Fellowship Experience, but over the past semester, we have engaged with...
by Anthony L | May 10, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
In a matter of thirty-one days, I have graduated from The University of Alabama, will travel to Serbia and teach high schoolers about American Music and its relevance in America today and then I end up in San Mateo, California to start my career in Third Party...
by Elizabeth B | May 9, 2018 | Asia, By College, Commerce & Business, Duration, Faculty-Led, Non-traditional, Program Type, Region, Summer, _
A year ago when I was deciding where I wanted to attend college, my school counselor laid out a list of common deciding factors that were supposed to help me decide. There were the obvious ones like the location of the university and its surrounding atmosphere, the...
by Caylee O | May 8, 2018 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I’ve been in Tanzania for almost 3.5 months now, and I’ve loved every minute of my time here. Despite being very different from the United States, I didn’t have any issues adjusting to life in Tanzania; however, I have definitely grown from exposure to the...
by Justin C | May 8, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Ciao Everyone! It is insane to be saying, but I already only have eleven days in this beautiful city of Florence, Italy. I honestly have no idea where time has gone and I am totally not ready to leave yet (but my Bank Account is). I have not really started getting...
by Jessica T | May 4, 2018 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, North America, Summer
My post trip experience has been a very interesting one. I have officially been home for a little bit over a week and I am glad to be back home! Despite my elation to see my family and spend time with my friends who I have not seen in weeks, this is still a...
by Danielle S | May 3, 2018 | Community Health Sciences, Faculty-Led, Nursing, South America, Summer
I am so excited to go abroad! I have always wanted to travel abroad, especially to a Spanish-speaking country. Though I have learned about Hispanic culture, I have never had the opportunity to experience it first hand, which I would love to do. I have taken Spanish...
