by Ellyssa A. | Sep 29, 2026 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Taking classes abroad in Barcelona has been a different experience from what I’m used to at the University of Alabama. One of the biggest differences is the people in my classes. Instead of being surrounded by students from Alabama, my classmates come from all over...
by Ellyssa A. | Jul 23, 2026 | Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
When you live in a city for four months, it’s easy to feel like you have all the time in the world to explore it. There’s no rush or pressure because it’s right there in front of you. Ironically, that’s exactly why so many people end up not really experiencing...
by Ellyssa A. | Jul 20, 2026 | Africa, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I thought that just going abroad in general would be out of my comfort zone, but then I went on a trip that really pushed me. This trip was Morocco. Leading up to the trip and during it I was filled with many unknowns and discomforts at times. Now looking back, it was...