by Anna | Feb 20, 2020 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
One of the best parts of studying abroad is the multitude of opportunities to travel. This is what I was most excited about when I chose a location is western Europe. Compared even to domestic travel within the United States, international travel across Europe is...
by Alecsander M | Feb 15, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I did not have long to prepare before I left for Germany. I was returning home from an internship and knew I would only have 5 days to pack. It would be at least 5 months before I would have a chance to be home again, so I needed to be sure that I would have all the...
by Colin T | Feb 14, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
Howdy y’all, my name is Colin Owen Turybury and I am spending my spring semester in Mannheim, Germany. I came to Mannheim on January 27th and spent 3 days in Frankfurt before riding German rails to my apartment by the university. I felt that it was important for...
by Jason D | Feb 12, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Hiroshima, Japan; January 2020 Before starting my semester abroad, I felt nervous about encountering new cultures within both the host countries and my study abroad program. Semester at Sea involves living aboard a ship for a full semester with students, professors,...
by Lauren T | Feb 8, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Arriving back home was different than expected. What I had initially expected was the annoyance of the south to come back, but in reality, I was just highly confused and ever so grateful to see my dogs and my house again. Upon arriving back home, the Christmas feeling...
by Lucille G | Feb 4, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
In fall of 2019 I studied abroad in San Ramón, Costa Rica, a small town in the heart of the country. I remember getting to the airport in Chicago to fly to Central America and really understanding for the first time that I wasn’t going to see anyone that I knew...
by Lucille G | Feb 3, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Internship, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
During high school I always dreamed about studying abroad in college, so when I started at UA I made it a top priority to plan ahead and make sure I could fit it in/ take classes that worked for my major. Through talking to an amazing study abroad advisor, I narrowed...
by Anna S @annadove__ | Feb 3, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Comm & Info Sciences, Semester, South America, UA-Affiliate, _
I had wanted to study abroad immediately upon my discovery of the ‘other cultures’ section of my elementary school library as a third grader. I knew, sitting in my room at home pouring over every book I could find about other customs and routines and places I knew...
by Alexis F | Jan 29, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Hello everyone! I am Alexis Fagan a sophomore at the University! I am a Psychology major on the Pre-med track. Studying abroad is something i’ve always wanted to do, It crossed my mind multiple time but as a pre-med student I never thought I would be able to fit it in...
by Evans J | Jan 27, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
After coming home from an eventful semester abroad, I have been met with a mixed set of emotions. I have loved getting to see family and friends, but I still find myself adjusting back to the way things were. I still long for the streets of Bordeaux and the adventures...
by Nia A | Jan 17, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Hi, I’m Nia and I am going to be studying abroad at the University of Roehampton in London, England. I am a sophmore at the University of Alabama, majoring in Anthropology! My new Uni for the next Semester! It’s officially a week before I leave for England. I...
by Shannon D | Jan 15, 2020 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Growing up, I had always wanted to see the world. I loved meeting new people with different backgrounds than my own to learn about new cultures and gain perspective in my own life. However, with school, sports, and various other activities in my life, I was never able...
by Riley L | Dec 17, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
There are a lot of incredible things about studying abroad. And most of the time, you’ve talked to other people who have done it and seen instagram posts of your acquaintances. It’s going to be amazing! It’s going to be the most incredible experience of my life! And...
by Riley L | Dec 12, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
One of the most amazing things about studying abroad is the opportunity to live in a new place and take the chance to travel and see more of the world than you could from home. But traveling is hard, and it also can be hard to find people you want to travel with. So...
by Riley L | Dec 2, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I love the BvG. Which is great, because the BvG’s logo is a heart and their slogan is “Weil wir lieben dich.” In German, that means “Because we love you.” So the feelings are mutual. What is the BvG, you ask? Oh, it’s the public transportation system in Berlin. S-Bahn...
by Lauren T | Nov 19, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
Honesty, so far, Bordeaux has been a whirlwind. Upon arrival into Bordeaux, I can say that the world felt a little bit larger due to the abundance of the unknown at the time. So many new faces, places, smells, sounds, and different expectations for social life. After...
by Emily J | Sep 23, 2019 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This is my second study abroad trip, to China, and so I am preparing for this trip did not pose any difficulties. I was looking forward to this trip, nonetheless, because I’ve never been to northern China, where the weather is more pleasant. So, this time I’ve packed...
by Salena Lee | Sep 11, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
UA in Oxford Reflecting on being abroad, I realize how remarkable of a journey I’ve committed to. It was such a fulfilling time and I learned many things, not just about myself but life and other people. I cannot tell my experience to the extent that I wish without...
by Evans J | Sep 2, 2019 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Hi everyone, my name is Evans Johnson and I am a senior at The University. I have decided to spend my first semester in the beautiful city of Bordeaux, France at KEDGE University. I write this post as I sit waiting at the airport for the flight that will take me on my...
by Marco D | Aug 28, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Upon returning home, I was reminded of the differences in everyday things in England compared to the United States. The accents, grocery stores, and currencies are just few of the things that made England such a unique experience for an American student studying at...
