by Caroline S | Jul 10, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
During a free day in our program, a friend and I decided to take a day trip to a site our teacher had recommended– crystal clear natural, spring-fed pools nestled in the Spanish mountains. The destination sounded spectacular and the trip there was free with our...
by Heather G | Jul 9, 2018 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer, _
My first few days in Athens, Greece have been truly amazing. Maybe it is from the pure exhaustion of jet-lag (an eight hour time difference) or maybe it is the excitement of exploring a new country. The first two days consisted of sight-seeing. Our team began the trip...
by Madison K | Jul 8, 2018 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Annnnnnd, we’re back. In America. The home of the brave and land of the free and what not. And let me tell you, it actually is kind of nice to be back. My first night home I all but guzzled a cup of cheese dip at my favorite local Mexican restaurant. Later that week I...
by Madison K | Jul 8, 2018 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Culture shock. Before I left for study abroad and once I arrived at my new temporary home, it seemed to be all people could discuss. I patiently sat through at least five different lectures or online seminars with a graphic of the same culture shock curve presented...
by Anne Marie T | Jul 8, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My first few days in Madrid were full of sleepy days and sweaty nights. The time difference hit me hard the first few days and all I wanted to do was sleep! Another huge difference was the lack of AC in the bedrooms which led to sleepless night of sweating and...
by Erica S | Jul 6, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
I have always known I wanted to study abroad but where and when were the parts I was never sure of. However, after a friend told me she was also interested in studying abroad and wanting to go to Madrid, I was all in. After months of planning, it was finally...
by Caleb W | Jul 4, 2018 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to study abroad in India with the STEM Path to MBA: Reverse Innovation program this summer. I have known for quite some time that I would like to study abroad, because I think it is important to be exposed to a wide variety...
by Anne Marie T | Jul 2, 2018 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Many stressful questions come up when you decide to study abroad. Some are about money, traveling, food, safety, and clothing. I know I had a million. My best mode of discovering the answers to these questions was asking people who have been. I asked friends, family,...
by Anna M | Jul 2, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have mixed emotions about being back in the States. When I first landed in Atlanta, it was strange speaking in English. I felt like I was going to get in trouble for not speaking Spanish! I have recently been catching myself speaking “Spain-glish,” when...
by Katie Holcomb | Jul 2, 2018 | Europe, Semester, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
Barcelona is a unique city full of many sights and Catalan charm. I have been studying in Barcelona for 4 exciting and super busy weeks. With so much to see and do in a short summer semester, here are a few tips to make the most of your study abroad experience. ...
by Anuska N | Jul 1, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Our group event for Tuesday consisted of a tour of a vineyard in Chianti, about a 40 minute bus ride from Florence. Never have I gotten car sick in my life, but going through half the drive on bumpy, dirt roads and facing the opposite direction really took a toll on...
by Kari E | Jun 30, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Wow! I cannot believe that my time studying abroad has come to an end. It doesn’t feel real, after a month of living somewhere you get used to your new surroundings. I absolutely fell in love with Spain…Madrid, in particular, as it was the city I was able to call my...
by Tatum D | Jun 29, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I will soon be heading across the pond to study for a month in Oxford, England. I will be studying at Worcester College, which is one of Oxford University’s 38 colleges. Since I was a young girl, traveling to England has always been a dream of mine. One of the...
by Justin C | Jun 28, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Well, it officially has been a month since I returned home from beautiful Florence, Italy. Many emotions filled me as I got home—depressed, anxious, happy, nervous—I didn’t know how to feel. I was excited to come home and see family and friends, but I was also...
by Anna M | Jun 28, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Looking back now, my first day was actually pretty comical. However, it definitely was not funny at the time. I guess I’ll start with my flight from Atlanta to Madrid. I was extremely excited and a little nervous to finally be on my way to Madrid, Spain! (I was...
by Haley G | Jun 27, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
Upon arrival to the Belize City Airport, I was nervous to go through customs, as this was my first time ever leaving the United States. A group of students on the trip with me gathered and helped me fill out the customs form and this made me less nervous. After going...
by Megan E | Jun 25, 2018 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
So you’ve been preparing for months and now you are finally here, your study abroad location! Upon my arrival in Florence, Italy I found that the city could be slightly overwhelming. For one, the city is actually not evencalled Florence: it is called Firenze. I...
by Jacob E | Jun 25, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Please read Part I: UA in Germany: Part I Guten Tag, everyone. We made it to Germany. One thought has always come to my mind on the now three flights I have ever had the pleasure of patronizing: I do not trust anyone who closes the shade on the window seat. We took an...
by Olivia E | Jun 24, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have known since day one of my college career that I wanted to study abroad in Spain. As a Spanish minor, I quickly realized that fully immersing myself into the language and culture of a Spanish-speaking nation would be an incredible learning experience for me....
by Emily B | Jun 21, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’ve been in Spain for just over two weeks now, and I could not be more thankful that I chose to come here! I was really nervous when we first arrived, because my flight was quite a few hours late and I didn’t know anyone else doing the program. It was...
