by Kayln C. | Jul 22, 2026 | Internship, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
This semester, I completed an internship at Missão Paz in São Paulo, Brazil. Translating to “Peace Mission,” Missão Paz is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting refugees and immigrants from more than seventy nationalities as they begin new lives in Brazil....
by Caitlyn R. | Jul 22, 2026 | _
Visiting a new city for the first time can be scary, but there are some steps you can take to feel safer in a city full of tourism. First, the tactic we all learned in elementary school, the buddy system. The safest thing you can do while in an unfamiliar city is stay...
by Vanessa A. | Jul 21, 2026 | _
Ciao! Mi chiamo Vanessa Alexander. I am an Instrumental Music Education student, a Million Dollar Band member, and Chapter President of Kappa Kappa Psi here at UA. For the past week, I’ve been studying Italian language and culture in Florence, Italy. Being a...
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...
by Jacob R. | Jul 16, 2026 | _
Hi, I am Jacob Rennekamp, a senior accounting student at UA. I am excited for my trip, UA in Italy: Food and Wine. The trip is from May 2-10, and I will be staying a little longer in Rome from May 10-13. My class group will be stationed in Bologna, Italy, and will...
by Amelia D. | Jul 16, 2026 | _
In just a few weeks, I will be leaving for the UA in Europe: Macroeconomics program, and honestly, it still does not feel completely real. As a Finance major with a Sales minor at the University of Alabama, studying abroad feels like one of the biggest and most...
by Ashley T. | Jul 15, 2026 | _
Last October, I walked past a study abroad fair and spotted a tent for Iceland, and I knew that I had to go over. I gathered all the information I needed, and a dream that I had wanted to do for years suddenly felt real. As an interior design student, opportunities...
by Ashley T. | Jul 15, 2026 | _
During my time in Iceland, I spent my first four days in Reykjavík. The colorful streets and kind people made me feel right at home. The city also felt incredibly safe. The city is small and easy to navigate, with murals and unique and interesting buildings around...
by Connor L. | Jul 15, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, _
Last year, I went on this program as a freshman business student. I was chosen by my program faculty to be the returning mentor to the 2026 cohort. In my role, I can provide information and guidance based on my experiences last year. I am extremely excited to...
by Donovan N. | Jul 14, 2026 | _
If you told me a year ago that I would be studying abroad again and traveling across Europe, I probably would not have believed you. After my time in South Korea, I thought that would be my one big experience. But now I am on my way to Portugal, and somehow it feels...
by Ava M. | Jul 14, 2026 | _
I originally decided to study abroad at the University of Oxford because I was able to take the classes I needed in the environment of such a prestigious university. Prior to leaving, I had never been to Europe or been out of the country for an extended period, and I...
by Cassidy B. | Jul 9, 2026 | _
For the rest of my time in Spain, I made sure to spend as much time with my new friends as possible. Before my trip, I was so worried about making friends, but now I know I had nothing to worry about. The people I have met during my time abroad have left a big impact...
by Sasha S. | Jul 9, 2026 | _
Studying abroad in Japan has been one of the highlights of my life. Getting to experience the food, culture, historic landmarks, and people while creating bonds with fellow University of Alabama students was such an amazing opportunity. The learning we did was almost...
by Cassidy G. | Jul 9, 2026 | Africa, Engineering, Europe, Internship, Summer, _
July marks the beginning of my third and final month abroad this summer. Over the past two months, I’ve traveled to France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, and Morocco, with plans to add Italy and Hungary before the month is over. The chance to...
by Katie L. | Jul 8, 2026 | _
As my study abroad experience in Italy concludes I look back on all of the memories I have gained from it and I am beyond thankful for this opportunity. I have gained so much personal growth from this trip in addition to the academic benefits. Learning how to navigate...
by Ella B. | Jul 6, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Outside of the tours built into the program, my classmates and I spend many hours wandering around the city and exploring on our own. Before the trip, I spent a lot of time researching Rome and watching TikToks for ideas about what to do, where to eat, and which...
by Jackson H. | Jun 30, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Semester, _
Today I arrived at my study abroad host institution, the Harlaxton College Manor. This place has been on the periphery of my life for years. My older sister studied here, and hearing about the magic of walking around the manor gardens, studying in the state rooms, or...
by Valeria P. | Jun 30, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I decided to study abroad, I knew I wanted a program that connected with my Marketing major while also giving me the opportunity to experience something completely new. I chose the UA in Europe: Marketing, Sales, and Retail faculty-led program because it aligned...
by Emmett D. | Jun 30, 2026 | _
If I had to choose one thing that makes Barcelona special, it would be the food culture. It’s not just about what you eat but how you eat. Meals here are slower, more social, and feel like an experience rather than just something out of necessity. Tapas quickly became...
by Sasha S. | Jun 30, 2026 | _
My fascination with Japan originated from my training in Okinawan Kenpo karate. I began martial arts at six years old, and although younger me was mostly excited by the prospect of becoming the next Karate Kid, I soon began to build a deep admiration for Japan’s...
