by Ryan E. | May 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
It was a long day of travel in order to get here in Barranquilla, Colombia, but so far it has been worth it. Before I left, I was nervous and afraid because the most important rule for our group here in Colombia is that while we are in Colombia, we are going to speak...
by Bryce Schottelkotte | May 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
At the time of writing this, it is day (technically) two of my trip to Stockholm, Sweden and Amsterdam, Netherlands. We got in on the 27th at 8am Stockholm time, which was really around 2am for me. I was very jet lagged and quite exhausted, but I wasn’t able to...
by Kristen Neill | May 31, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I want everyone to remember that is okay to be home sick. For me this is my first time being away from home for an extended period of time as well as out of the country. And for many of you, you might be in the same boat. I know it is described as past the honeymoon...
by Wesley Bryant | May 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
One of the consistent themes that has emerged thus far in my study abroad experience here in New Zealand is the notion of invitations. In some instances, they have occurred on a smaller scale, such as...
by Kylie Overton | May 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Kylie Overton | May 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Garrett U | May 30, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
After living and studying in Prague for four months, I am back home in the states. Leaving was actually a lot harder than I anticipated. I did not think the friends I made would become so important to me, but they are now some of my best friends. Over the last week in...
by Kylie Overton | May 30, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Bryce Schottelkotte | May 30, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hello, my name is Bryce Schottelkotte. I am a rising junior majoring in Political Science, with minors in Psychology and History. I am also in the Accelerated Masters Program earning my masters in Public Administration. As of today, I am officially one week away from...
by Vaerie-Taiy W. | May 27, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, North America, Summer, _
Omg where do I start. So, guys… it’s happening, I am traveling abroad, and I am so excited!! I never thought I was going to get a chance because of what happened at the end of my freshman year when the world stopped, and we were sent home. I’ve always wanted to...
by Megan Scott | May 26, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
Studying abroad was an exciting opportunity to explore new cultures, broaden my horizons, and gain invaluable educational insights. I am finally back in the States after visiting Hanoi and Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, Siem Reap and Phnom Penh in Cambodia, and Bangkok,...
by Megan Scott | May 26, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
My summer in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand is finally coming to a close soon, but I’m not ready to say goodbye just yet. Bangkok has been amazing!! After we arrived in Bangkok, we went to have a Thai lunch at Hua Takhe Market. They served us Pad Thai and mango...
by Ryan Taylor | May 26, 2023 | Africa, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Good Evening from this part of the world!I am so excited to embark on this journey to Stellenbosch! As I looked forward to taking off from London Heathrow, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of excitement and nervousness. Despite my prepared itinerary, there was one...
by Shannon Tagler | May 26, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I cannot believe that in a less than two weeks I will be on a plane traveling across the country. Studying abroad and traveling the world has always been something I wanted to do. However, with the pandemic hitting second semester of my freshman year of college, that...
by Jordan R | May 26, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Semester, _
Growing up I would hear my parents use sayings I had never heard or even understood. Phrases like “time flies when you’re having fun”, “they grow up so fast”, and “life will pass you by in the blink of an eye”. Then, somewhere...
by Laura N | May 26, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad has been the best decision I have ever made. Looking back over my trip, I am so grateful for all the memories I have made and the relationships I have formed. This weekend my friends and I were deciding how to spend our last few days in Paris. We went...
by Laura N | May 26, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Spring 2023 Studying Abroad in Paris, France While abroad, I am amazed everyday and at the opportunities in front of me. If I could, I would study abroad every semester! While studying in Paris, I’ve spent a lot of time in the city and going to so many of the...
by Leah Kathryn Peacock | May 26, 2023 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Hannah Hall | May 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
During my ten days spent in Greece, I found that the best way to maximize my time there was to embrace and try to experience the new differences this country had to offer. For example, I discovered so many new foods that I have come to love such as the traditional...
by Hannah Hall | May 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
The International Financial Reporting study abroad program I am currently on spends one week in Athens, Greece and another week in Paris, France. Aside from our days of class and days booked with excursions as a class, we have a handful of free days with the freedom...
