by Joseph W. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My favorite thing about my study abroad trip in New Zealand is undoubtedly the natural environment. The landscapes here feel almost otherworldly in their beauty and diversity. From lush forests and mountains to crystal-clear beaches and thermal springs, every region...
by Margulan B. | Oct 15, 2025 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate, _
The first thing that surprised me when I landed in Madrid-Barajas Airport was that people in Spain don’t speak much English. I guess I always knew that, but I never gave much thought to it. Exhausted from the 12-hour flight and eager to meet my host family, I...
by Margulan B. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, UA-Affiliate, _
Hi! My name is Margulan, and I’m currently a study-abroad student at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid in Spain. I chose this university because it’s one of the most reputable in the country—and yes, the classes are challenging! But what truly drew me in was Madrid...
by William W. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
To start off this blog, I think that traveling to New Zealand for this trip was the easiest it has ever been for me. Because my mother is a Maori woman herself, I have been to New Zealand about five or six times in my life.Both of my flights to Houston and Los Angeles...
by JP E. | Oct 14, 2025 | _
Today is May 16th, and I’ve been abroad for twelve days now—time is just flying by. When I first landed in Belize, I was full of emotions: excitement, nervousness, anxiousness—all hitting me at once. This is my first time outside the country alone and my very first...
by Jack S. | Oct 14, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Traveling through Croatia has been fast and furious, with stunning sights, amazing food and a memorable experience. We started the day by leaving Dubrovnik early in the morning and heading north along the coast to Split. Our time in Split was short, but we made the...
by Katrina F. | Oct 14, 2025 | By College, Commerce & Business, Duration, Europe, Honors College, Program Type, Region, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Tip number 1: Expect the unexpected and try not to stress over what you cannot control. Due to not knowing when my passport/visa was coming back to me, I had to pay more to change my flight to a week and a half later. Although it was sad missing a lot of orientation...
by Brandon S. | Oct 14, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This study abroad experience has been incredible, and it is just getting started! I arrived one week ago, and within thirty minutes of my arrival at the hotel/hostel, we went to an intermediate school and learned about the education system of New Zealand. We then...
by Anna H. | Oct 14, 2025 | _
From the Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji in Nara, to the thousand Shrines of Kyoto, the Kansai region remains filled with the iconic temples and shrines of Japan. And while many regions of the country find their temples and shrines dying, visitors petering away and...
by Addison S. | Oct 14, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
”How do you feed the stars?” This was a question posed to us this morning. How DO you feed the stars? I didn’t even realize the stars were something that needed to be fed. I guess that’s what comes from cultural differences, especially in comparison to one with such...
by Breanna J. | Oct 14, 2025 | _
I have never travelled too far out of my home state of Alabama. I have been on a total of two flights all being less than one hour. In a few days I will be traveling over 4,000 miles outside of the US to an entire new country. I will have to take two flights that...
by Mason S. | Oct 14, 2025 | _
Studying abroad in Belize offers a unique opportunity to combine my academic interests with my passion for the natural world. As a Biology Major on the Pre-med Track with aspirations of becoming an orthopedic surgeon, I see this experience as a way to enhance my...
by Michelle G. | Oct 14, 2025 | _
I’m on my way to Brussels kind of surreal to say that out loud. A mix of excitement, nerves, and that little spark of wonder that travel always brings. I don’t know exactly what this trip will hold, but I’m open to whatever comes my way new places, new people, and...
by Diya P. | Oct 14, 2025 | _
Hallo from Berlin! Our international adventure has officially begun, and oh my goodness, we were greeted with history, innovation, and so much currywurst and schnitzel. Day 2: We arrived in Berlin full of excitement and ready to experience our first city. After a day...
by Jack S. | Oct 14, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The anticipation for my study abroad trip had been on the back burner while I finished my Spring semester finals and moved out of my current housing at UA. Once that was complete on Friday, it began to set in that in a few short days, I would be on my way to...
by Kaylee K. | Oct 14, 2025 | Africa, _
Growing up, I often heard about college students studying abroad and the positive impact it had on their lives. As my final semester at UA approaches, I have decided that now is the right time for me to take that step. My main concern was choosing a destination where...
by Owen L. | Oct 14, 2025 | _
Traveling to Copenhagen was really an amazing experience. Although I was concerned about many things surrounding my study abroad and destination, I was ultimately very excited for the coming weeks. It was my first time leaving the United States, and I was looking...
by David L. | Oct 14, 2025 | _
The question was asked, “Why do you want to go to Athens, Greece for an educational abroad trip?” As a fan of history and traveling, Athens presents exciting new adventures in a new country for me to visit. One major factor I had to address was that I would be gone...
by Chase U. | Oct 14, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My latest adventure has taken me from Bidgood and Hewson Hall, all the way to the University of Dubrovnik, Croatia. As someone who has never been to Europe, this whole experience thus far has been magical. I have to admit, I was pretty nervous at first, making my way...
by Rob K. | Oct 14, 2025 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Summer, _
Hello! Earlier today, I finally arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam after a very long journey starting from Birmingham, Alabama. To be honest, so far, the city is about as I expected based on my past travel experience to Southeast Asia. In other words, I am enjoying...
