by J. Avery | Jun 1, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
If the idea of traveling internationally feels intimidating or scary, you are definitely not alone. It can be challenging to organize and execute a travel plan to a location you’ve never been. If you are like me and tend to attempt to plan for every scenario when...
by P. Binder | Jun 1, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
Adaptability and...
by C. Collins | Jun 1, 2022 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Summer, UA-Affiliate
I decided to study abroad in Cape Town, South Africa. This decision was a huge one, meaning that I would be 7, 789 miles away from home for the entirety of the summer. This meant that I would be missing out on the few months of the year that I get to see my family...
by K. Gonzales | May 31, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
In Sweden I was introduced to a unique concept called Fika. Fika is a Swedish coffee break that is part of their everyday culture. This is important during school, work and regular everyday life. A break from the stresses that life has put on anyone during the day is...
by P. Binder | May 31, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
Back Home and I Miss my...
by S. Carpenter | May 30, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My first thoughts when I arrived were Do I know enough French to make it through this trip? and Wow! I’m really here right now! Similarly, I felt tired (because I didn’t sleep on the plane), excited about everything I was about to see and do, and nervous about how...
by J. Avery | May 29, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
One thing I am grateful for in this study abroad experience is the opportunity to experience concepts that maybe would not be as meaningful or easily applicable to me if we learned about it within the classroom. My program is a faculty-led psychology program focusing...
by J. Avery | May 29, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
When I was around 8 years old, my family took a road trip from Alabama to Yellowstone National Park. Along the way, we stopped at historical monuments, national parks, and amusement parks. It took a great amount of planning and preparation for my parents to pull off a...
by Jacob Camden | May 28, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Summer, UA-Affiliate
I’ve always flirted with writing a blog. You might think it’s in my blood—my father runs a tech blog that gets 300,000+ hits a month. But it’s not the blood (for a couple reasons). Mainly, I am just self-centered. Now, this blog is interesting, because its...
by C. Warren | May 27, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
I am pretty nervous, but excited to participate in ISA Veritas’s Sevilla trip. To help me prepare for this trip and calm my nerves, I’ve done a lot of research on the area. I’ve studied the history, culture, and religion of the city to better...
by G. Abashian | May 27, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have been taking French classes for almost 7 years, and throughout the entirety of my education, the importance of a global mindset has been emphasized. In order to be a better citizen of your own country, you must be able to recognize the cultural differences and...
by P. Binder | May 26, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
Predeparture...
by F. Hillard | May 26, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Just a little over a week ago I arrived in France! It’s so hard to believe how fast time has flown. This first week has been the best introduction to France I could have asked for. Before starting our courses in Tours, we stayed in Paris enjoying the culture through...
by H. Hodgetts | May 18, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’ve been in Rome for just a couple of days to study art and art history and have already experienced so much. We’ve been to the colosseum, the Vatican, and today we went to the Palazzo Barberini where I got to see some Caravaggio paintings! It was a once in a life...
by A. Renninger | May 8, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
pre-flight thoughts as I sit here for 12...
by Samantha H | Apr 26, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Exchange, Semester
By: Samantha Hiebsch I am currently abroad in Milan, Italy and I am loving it. I cannot believe that I am already over halfway done with my semester abroad. Read on to see what I have experienced so far. First Impressions: My parents made the trip to bring me to Italy...
by Ben B | Apr 16, 2022 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Asia, Europe, Honors College, Non-traditional, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate, UA-Affiliate
Experience is a great teacher—and experience studying abroad is no exception to this adage. I have had the blessing of being able to study abroad for three semesters while at UA—in Shanghai, London, and now Rome—thanks to the generosity of UA scholarships, the...
by Ben B | Apr 16, 2022 | Africa, All Year, Arts & Sciences, Europe, Honors College, Semester, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, UA-Affiliate
Florence, Italy One of the things that is most exciting about studying abroad is, of course, the travel opportunities on weekends and breaks. For me, travel was a highlight of all my study abroad experiences, as I described in my column about airports and locations...
by Ben B | Apr 16, 2022 | Africa, All Year, Arts & Sciences, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Central America, Europe, Exchange, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Non-traditional, North America, Semester, South America, UA-Affiliate
One of the most under-appreciated benefits of study abroad programs, particularly those based in Europe, are how easy and affordable it is to travel internationally on weekends and breaks. Here I will give a few tips as to how to make the most of this opportunity, a...
by Karli W | Mar 20, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Semester
When students decide to attend the University of Alabama, there are many motivations. People want a big school, football, Greek life, countless student organizations, and unmatched school pride. For some, this may just be the best decision for them financially. When I...
