by Trace C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
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 get a feel for the layout of the city. Honestly, it felt good just to be...
by Trace C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
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 scholarship. I’ve been in Seville for a few days now, and it’s...
by Anne W. | Jun 24, 2025 | Europe, Nursing, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
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 streets in between buildings, beautiful tile designs in houses, the river,...
by Jacklyn D. | Jun 24, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have experienced many culture shocks just from attending UA—one of the biggest being game days. At least for that, I had a relative idea of what going to an SEC school would be like, but the culture shock of living in a different country was further from anything I...
by Jacklyn D. | Jun 24, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, _
If there is one thing that anyone knows about traveling, it’s that there is a likely chance you may get jetlag going from point A to point B. While this may not have been the biggest worry I had in preparation for my trip, it was definitely something to note. The time...
by Jordyn M. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Italy was the ideal destination for me to study abroad, thanks to its rich history, stunning art, and vibrant culture. Italy was the perfect place for me to get out of my comfort zone and grow as a person and as a student. I planned this trip in consultation with my...
by Sebastian C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
Wow, what an incredible time it’s been. I can’t believe it’s already over. On my first day, I stepped into the apartment and saw the view outside and immediately said to myself, “I’m going to miss this place.” I hadn’t even...
by Sebastian C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
As my six-week experience in Colombia comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on what an amazing journey it’s been. During these final days, I’m doing everything I can to soak it all in and appreciate the little things I know I’ll miss once I’m back home. From the...
by Sebastian C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
Coming to Colombia, I was very excited because it has a culture I’ve always admired, and I would have six weeks to explore and enjoy. When I heard about the opportunity to study abroad, IN Colombia, I knew I just had to go. I have a double major in Spanish and...
by Anna L. | Jun 23, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
To be honest, studying abroad was never really on my mind or on my bucket list of things to do during my college years. However, once my scholarship package offered a stipend to use specifically for studying abroad, I thought I should at least consider it. Still, I...
by Kaleigh M. | Jun 23, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, UA-Affiliate, _
I am currently studying abroad in Barranquilla, Colombia. I packed my suitcase, book bag, and tote. As someone who both over and under packed, I will tell you what I wished I would have brought abroad. My walk through Cartagena, Colombia 1. ...
by Haley D. | Jun 23, 2025 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I chose to study abroad because of the immense opportunity and cultural awareness I would gain by doing so. My first study abroad journey is a 2 course, 6 credit hour opportunity in Seville, Spain. I am very excited as I will be traveling with other students from the...
by Haley D. | Jun 23, 2025 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
My journey to Spain went according to plan as my first week in Seville I ventured across the city various times. I visited Plaza De Espana, a famous square in Seville. The beautiful architectural marvel was built in 1929 and has since become a key landmark in the...
by Danea C. | Jun 23, 2025 | Asia, Engineering, Faculty-Led, _
We are coming up to our last destination of our Vietnam trip, Ho Chi Minh City. It was known as Saigon until it was renamed to honor the first President of the United Vietnam, Ho Chine Minh. Ho Chi Minh, I would say, gave me the most overall knowledge on not only the...
by Danea C. | Jun 23, 2025 | Asia, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
We have been in Vietnam for a week now. Just long enough where you truly start to get adjusted to everything happening around you. We started off in Hanoi, and now we are visiting the beautiful rice fields and steep hills of the city of Sapa and its surrounding native...
by Danea C. | Jun 23, 2025 | Asia, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I think when going to a new country, you realize that there will be differences, but you can’t truly know what they are until you get there. In my case, I didn’t realize that motorbikes were prevalent in Vietnam until one almost literally hit me on my...
by Julius M. | Jun 23, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I’ve now been in Seville, Spain, for two weeks, and I can say it’s very different than what I expected. The culture here is rich and deep, and the history goes all the way back to the 15th century. The city itself is beautiful, with so many monuments to see. I’ve...
by Julius M. | Jun 23, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, UA-Affiliate, _
I finished my classes 3 days ago, and now I’m preparing to take my very long flight back home. Right now, I feel extremely excited to be heading back because I really miss being able to communicate easily and naturally with everyone around me. Living in Seville has...
by Taj J. | Jun 23, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Now that I’ve spent a few weeks settling into life in Seville, I decided to take a closer look at an ordinary Monday to see what still surprises me and what’s starting to feel more familiar. Mondays here carry a rhythm that I’m beginning to understand: the quiet,...
by Amelia W. | Jun 23, 2025 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hi, I’m Amelia from New Orleans, I am preparing for my study abroad adventure in Benin, Africa. As a student in the foreign languages and literature program, I’ve always been drawn to francophone cultures. Growing up surrounded by several francophone communities made...
