by Haylee P. | Nov 4, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Haylee Elizabeth Pack This morning, I visited Holyrood Palace, one of my favorite stops from my last trip. It still holds that same magic for me. As a longtime fan of Mary Queen of Scots, walking through the rooms where she lived and learning more about her history...
by Claire A. | Nov 4, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
Dear Reader, When I first arrived at Worcester College, I must say that I felt deeply disappointed. The picturesque campus that I had been promised was under renovation, with scaffolding and fences blocking its beauty from view. To add to my disappointment, I realized...
by Blake W. | Nov 4, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Semester, _
I’m writing this, waiting in DFW airport for my final flight home, after traveling 20 hours from Australia. Obviously, my experience and time in the Southern Hemisphere is fresh on my mind. It hasn’t fully set in that I am back home, in a different...
by Lillian J. | Oct 22, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Guten Tag! I’m Lillian and this is my first blog post of the summer. Last year I made three blog posts detailing my study abroad experience in Weingarten, Germany. This summer, I’m back in Germany, this time in the city of Freiburg im Breisgau. Our program began with...
by Allicyn L. | Oct 22, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, _
By now, I have seen the restless lights of New York City and every pub on the corner of streets in London and have finally made my way to Paris, France! Sure, New York was an American city, but the difference in lifestyle is still so different even if it’s just...
by Allicyn L. | Oct 22, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, North America, _
By: Alli Lightsey | May 5, 2025 | New York, London, Paris, Milan; Month-Long, Faculty Led Hey! My name is Alli Lightsey, I am a Fashion Marketing Major, and for the first bit of Summer I will be taking part in a Study Abroad course called “Fashion...
by Chloe P. | Oct 22, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
One of the most meaningful parts of my time in Athens has been getting to serve through clinical outreach and missionary work. Our group had the opportunity to visit refugee camps and work alongside local healthcare teams to care for people in need, many of whom have...
by Brady M. | Oct 22, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’ve always been a huge fantasy fan. It’s been my dream to explore castles and see beautiful architecture that isn’t captured in the US. I wanted to be able to walk into a different world as depicted in my favorite stories. On my trip to Germany, Austria, and the...
by Emily T. | Oct 22, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, Summer, _
Kia Ora! In this blog post, I want to highlight two of my favorite places that I visited in Christchurch – the International Antarctic Centre and the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve! There is a shuttle that runs between Cathedral Square, the Antarctic center, and...
by Emily T. | Oct 22, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, _
Greetings! Right now, I’m on the bus leaving Auckland for the final time – we spent the first couple days in Auckland and went back several days later. Since we have a fair amount of free time in Auckland, I want to highlight some of my favorite things that I...
by Emily T. | Oct 22, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, _
Greetings from New Zealand! Since I am wrapping up my travels, I want to share a packing list of all the things that I used or wished I had during the trip! Keep in mind, everything on this list might not be applicable to you, but it should at least provide some...
by Julianna Hahn | Oct 21, 2025 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Studying abroad to Asia had always been on my bucket list, but I never imagined how profoundly it would impact me until I spent a month in Taiwan and Vietnam. These two countries, each with their unique cultures, landscapes, and histories, offered experiences that...
by Evan W. | Oct 21, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Our last stop on our study abroad tour is Amsterdam. So far we have hit 6 countries and we will be spending 4 days in Amsterdam. So far upon arrival this city is amazing. Its incredible how biking is the preferred mode of transportation over cars. Even in the rain all...
by William W. | Oct 21, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The first half of our trip exploring Aotearoa, New Zealand was full of tropical beaches, Beautiful grasslands, and of course sheep, lots and lots of sheep. Because I have whānau in Aotearoa, I have already had the gift of exploring this amazing country before. This...
by Rob K. | Oct 20, 2025 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Photo: View from our boat in Ha Long Bay in Northeast Vietnam. Hello! Today, I have made it back to Alabama after another long and tiring day of travel. However, I am incredibly fulfilled after completing our time in North Vietnam and Taipei, Taiwan. Both places were...
by Treycen G. | Oct 20, 2025 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The first full day of Cambodia began with a business field trip to a garment factory. The factory we visited is a global supply chain component of the garment industry. It was interesting to read all of the places that these textiles were being shipped to which opened...
by Nora B. | Oct 20, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I am writing this during a layover back to the States. This experience has been absolutely amazing. I have made so many genuine friendships that I will forever cherish and have made so many unforgettable memories. I am physically and mentally exhausted, but this trip...
by Treycen G. | Oct 20, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I had finally arrived in the last country of the Asia Trip: Laos. While the rest of the trip had full schedules and packed days, the plan for Laos was similar to how Laos is as a country. We had a few events planned, but overall, it was free reign for us. Laos was the...
by Julianna Hahn | Oct 20, 2025 | Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Wow! What a vibrant, lively, and engaging city! I had no expectations when I signed up for this facility led study abroad. Was beyond excited to experience a new side of the globe I have not yet been able to see. I have now been here for about three days, during my...
by Shelby W. | Oct 17, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My friend, Dima, and I have been lucky enough to study at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in the Department of Music Studies. It’s been an unforgettable experience so far. One of the most exciting parts of our program has been taking part in preparations for...
