by Lily C. | Oct 14, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, Honors College, _
I recently began my study abroad in New Zealand through UA’s honors program. I was originally intrigued by this program because New Zealand has always been a country that has piqued my interest, and I thought study abroad was the perfect opportunity to visit this...
by John Brady B. | Oct 14, 2025 | Asia, _
Writing this from the airport in Istanbul, I am currently very much looking forward to getting a good night’s sleep when I finally settle into our hotel outside of Kuala Lumpur a day from now. Air travel is rarely pleasant for anyone, and I especially have...
by Georgia M. | Oct 14, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, _
Hi, my name is Georgia, and I have been blessed with the opportunity to study abroad with The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business. My fellow classmates and I are traveling to Cairns, Australia; Sydney, Australia; and Auckland New Zealand. I...
by Anna B. | Oct 14, 2025 | _
The countdown to Munich has begun! With finals coming to a close on Friday, my classmates and I have had just three short days to gather up all our gear and get prepared for studying climate and water in some of Europe’s most beautiful landscapes. It’s clear that the...
by Willow M. | Oct 14, 2025 | Asia, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hi there! My name is Willow and I’m going on the UA in South Korea trip to study advertising and public relations strategies internationally! I’m currently 18 days out from flying to Incheon Airport, and I won’t lie, I’m a little nervous....
by Jacob H. | Oct 14, 2025 | _
Deciding to study abroad was one of the most important choices I’ve had to make in college so far. There were so many options, all with different cultures! Eventually, I settled on the land down under, in a city called Gold Coast, known for its beaches and...
by Shea C. | Oct 14, 2025 | _
I had always heard about how difficult it would be to leave my study abroad city, but I never truly knew the extent of that. Now that I only have 1 week left in Barcelona, I would say difficult is an understatement. You are leaving a city that you spent 4 months in...
by Shea C. | Oct 14, 2025 | _
It can be hard to make friends in a new city. When I chose to study abroad in Barcelona, I did not know anyone else who was going to be studying abroad. This was very scary to me. Not only was I moving across the world, but I was doing it completely alone. I chose to...
by Shea C. | Oct 14, 2025 | _
Moving to a new city can be difficult, especially when you move to a city that does not have English as their first language. When I arrived in Barcelona back in January, I was worried about what it would be like adjusting to a new city halfway across the world. After...
by Sameen H. | Oct 14, 2025 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I chose to study abroad because of the inspiration from my sister and the motivation from my parents. When my older sister, Sarah, was an undergraduate student at Mississippi State University she took part in a study abroad program to various European countries...
by Madisyn Harris | Oct 10, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Settling Into the Perth Lifestyle Life in Perth has been full of surprises, and I’ve quickly realized how different daily routines feel here compared to back home. One of the quirkiest things is how early everything closes—shopping malls shut down around 5 pm because...
by Grace T. | Oct 10, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I just arrived in Belize. It is such a beautiful place but definitely an adjustment. The hardest part about day 1 was being so excited to see everything and meet everyone while also being so exhausted from traveling all day. We stayed in Belize city on the first...
by Victoria B. | Oct 10, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
As a Sport Management major, the UA in Europe: Globalization of Sport program creates an incredible opportunity to expand my personal understanding of the international sports industry. I hope to gain firsthand insight into how sport operates on a global scale,...
by Na'Kysia B. | Oct 10, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Nursing, _
Hi! My name is Na’Kysia Boykin, and I’m a senior nursing major with a minor in psychology at the university. As I approach the final stretch of my undergraduate journey, I’m beyond excited to take part in a study abroad experience, which is something I’ve always...
by JP E. | Oct 10, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have always dreamed of studying abroad, and now that it is actually happening, I am ecstatic. The chance to get up close and personal with marine creatures was one of the main reasons I picked this excursion. I’ve always wanted to see coral reefs, and...
by Caeli T. | Oct 10, 2025 | Africa, Internship, Social Work, Summer, _
My internship in Ghana has been an incredible and transformative experience. During the weekends, I’ve had the chance to explore different parts of the country, including Accra, where I visited historical sites like Jamestown, the National Museum of Ghana, the...
by Luke M. | Oct 10, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I am currently three months into my study abroad program at the American College of Greece in Athens, Greece. The school is located in a neighborhood just outside the hustle and bustle of downtown, offering a peaceful and quiet atmosphere, while still being only a 30...
by Mollie M. | Oct 10, 2025 | Africa, Asia, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I am currently wrapping up my study abroad experience. 10 countries, 100+ days, and many memories and stories I am taking home. Above all, I have learned so much about myself and my lifestyle that I would love to share with you all. Whether you take this with you on...
by Reagan R. | Oct 10, 2025 | Africa, Internship, Semester, _
Living in Greater Accra, the trotro experience became a daily adventure for me. Trotros are shared minivans or buses that locals use for public transport, and they’re honestly a bit chaotic. They’re cheap and flexible, but they’re not for the faint of heart. Trotros...
by Connor L. | Oct 10, 2025 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, _
Hi, my name is Connor Lanier and I am a Accounting major preparing to go to Panama City, Panama for a week over spring break. During this trip, business school freshman get to meet with various companies and their executives to get hands-on knowledge of how their...
