by Aubri Wherry | Jun 7, 2023 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, North America, South America, Summer, _
This past Friday, I visited one of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever seen. We went on a catamaran to Anguilla, a British-owned island. The beach we stopped at, called Prickly Pear, was so tranquil. It had beautiful white sand and calm turquoise water. I could...
by Dorothy Hemauer | Jun 7, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Heading to Vietnam / Cambodia / Thailand I chose to study abroad because I have yet to leave the country and I knew that at this point in my life, I had the perfect opportunity to do so. My family has yet to leave the country, so having the chance to be able to...
by Dorothy Hemauer | Jun 7, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Vietnam / Cambodia / Thailand Studying abroad has been incredibly interesting so far. Specifically, the connections that I have made and the variances that I have seen in lifestyle between regions.In each city that we have been in I have tried my best to make a...
by Peyton Z. | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Littered among many of the islands that make up the Greek nation lies Santorini, the gem of the Aegean Sea. Nestled within a protected bay of smaller islands, this high-rise city is a sight to behold. Located within the town of Oia, the white buildings topped with...
by Greta Zivkovich | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I do not know how I didn’t know about Bruges, Belgium before I studied abroad but I will never forget it. My group and I took a coach bus from Paris to Bruges, and it took a little over 4 hours which considering we left at 5 am, I slept for most of them. When we...
by Greta Zivkovich | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
There is something for everyone in London, England whether you are looking to catch a play, walk through a museum, people watch, or are royal obsessed, London covers all the bases. I took the train from Paris, France to London which took around 2 hours via the...
by Greta Zivkovich | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I had been dreaming about traveling to Paris since I was 6 years old, and the time had finally come. We boarded a plane in Athens, Greece, and I spent the whole 3 hours or so practically shaking with excitement. I couldn’t decide what I wanted to do first, Eiffel...
by Aidan Flynn | Jun 7, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When at the top of Table Mountain the view is spectacular! With the overlook of the bustling city of Cape Town, the clouds floating lazily above the sky, and the waves crashing into the rocks lining the shore it becomes a whole new world at the top of Table Mountain....
by Aidan Flynn | Jun 7, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
It never felt like I was at the tip of the world until I had gone to the Cape of Good Hope, or its original name the Cape of Storms. I can tell you though that this changed quickly upon reaching the historic lighthouse at the top of a sheer cliff overlooking the...
by Aidan Flynn | Jun 7, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
After completing my first year at Bama, I thought I had it all figured out as far as all things Bama went. I went to all the football and basketball games, made tons of great friends, and did well in my classes. I would soon discover, however, that nothing compares to...
by Morgan Mittlestadt | Jun 6, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, South America, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Morgan Mittlestadt | B.S. in Chemistry | McCollough Institute for Pre-Medical Scholars
by Julia Leskow | Jun 5, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Education, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
I don’t even know where to begin! My experience in New Zealand so far has been nothing short of wonderful. From planting trees by the beach with local high school students, to star gazing on the beach at night, to bungy jumping in Queenstown, I could go on and on...
by Brianna Holder | Jun 5, 2023 | Africa, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As I descended into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, a world within a world revealed itself. The sheer beauty and diversity of wildlife that thrived in this natural amphitheater left me in awe. From elephants grazing peacefully to lions basking in the...
by Brianna Holder | Jun 5, 2023 | Africa, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
“You are welcome” From the moment I arrived in Tanzania, I was overwhelmed by the warm hospitality of its people. The phrase “Karibu sana” (You are welcome) echoed everywhere, making me feel instantly at home. The locals’ genuine smiles...
by Ryan Farneth | Jun 4, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
¡Hola! It’s me, Ryan, here to tell you all about my trip abroad! Well, the very beginning of it, at least. Yesterday, it was finally time for me to leave my hometown of Canton, Ohio and start my journey to Madrid for the UA in Spain: Language and Culture study abroad...
by J. Faulk | Jun 2, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
Now, I know that the title sounds a little familiar. It is a set of lyrics from the iconic Broadway song “Defying Gravity” from the hit show “Wicked.” However, I want this final blog post to center around another number from the show....
by William Morlock | Jun 2, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The final destination for my study abroad trip was Bangkok, Thailand. Now, if you’ve ever seen Hangover 2, you probably realize that Bangkok is quite the exotic city. However, you may not have known that it is also home to some rich culture like the ancient...
by William Morlock | Jun 2, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The second country I visited during my trip abroad was Cambodia, specifically the cities of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. Siem Reap is home to the most beautiful temple I have ever seen – Angkor Wat. Waking up before 4 am has never been so rewarding, as shown in the...
by Eyram Gbeddy | Jun 1, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
It’s hard to believe that my trip to South Africa is almost at its close. After nearly a month of studying, going out on various excursions, and meeting new people, my journey ends tomorrow when I board my plane back to the United States. I’ve had a great...
by Juliana A. | Jun 1, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
Juliana Alvarez Traveling from Dallas, Texas to Florence, Italy The journey to Florence was an experience in itself. When arriving at the airport with my two travel buddies, we were ecstatic about the adventures to come. We check in our luggage, of course mine is...
