Comm & Info Sciences | Study Abroad with The University of Alabama

Hasta Luego Sevilla – I’m Headed Home

by Trace C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _

Coming back from studying abroad in Seville, Spain has definitely changed me, in a good way. Being at home where everything is familiar will be a bittersweet. Even though I had an amazing time, I’m really glad to be home. Seville is a wonderful place that I’ll never...

Studying Abroad in Seville – More Than I Expected

by Trace C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate

When I first landed in Seville, everything felt different. One of the best things about Seville is how alive everything feels. People move at a slower pace, but they really live in the moment. The food is simple but extremely good, and the people are welcoming even if...

Before the Books: Exploring Seville and Cádiz

by Trace C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _

Before classes started here in Seville, I had the chance to explore the city and it’s already been pretty amazing. One of the first things we did was a bike tour of the city. It was a good way to get a feel for the layout of the city. Honestly, it felt good just to be...

Trace in Seville, Spain – UA Education Abroad

by Trace C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _

Hey, I’m Trace. I’m a student at the University of Alabama, and right now I’m studying abroad in Seville, Spain through the UA Education Abroad program. I’m really thankful to be a recipient of this scholarship. I’ve been in Seville for a few days now, and it’s...

How I feel being back in the US

by Jordyn M. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

Coming home after studying abroad is an emotional rollercoaster. I remember getting off the plane and feeling both happy and sad at the same time. The sounds of English, the ease of getting around the airport, and the first bite of American food all seemed like home,...

Why I’m going to Italy to study abroad and how I’m getting ready

by Jordyn M. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Italy was the ideal destination for me to study abroad, thanks to its rich history, stunning art, and vibrant culture. Italy was the perfect place for me to get out of my comfort zone and grow as a person and as a student. I planned this trip in consultation with my...

Halfway point of the best time of my life!

by Jordyn M. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

First Impressions When I initially went to Italy, I was both excited and scared. When I came to Florence, I kept asking myself, “Is this happening?” “Am I ready for this?” and “I can’t wait to eat pasta!” The energy was very...

Wait… How Much Is That? A Students Guide to Pesos

by Kaleigh M. | Jun 23, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, UA-Affiliate

A bottle of water is 3,000? A cab ride is 20,000? Here is a break down how Colombian pesos work in normal, student-friendly terms and ways to exchange your money. Colombia uses the Colombian peso (COP). And let me just tell you: the numbers are BIG. You’ll see...

5 Things to Buy Abroad

by Kaleigh M. | Jun 23, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, UA-Affiliate

I’m currently studying abroad in Barranquilla, Colombia. I packed my suitcase, my book bag, and a tote bag like I was preparing for every scenario possible. I already wrote an article about things I’m glad I brought with me, but here are some things I actually ended...

Five Things I Wish I Brought to Colombia

by Kaleigh M. | Jun 23, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, UA-Affiliate, _

I am currently studying abroad in Barranquilla, Colombia. I packed my suitcase, book bag, and tote. As someone who both over and under packed, I will tell you what I wished I would have brought abroad. My walk through Cartagena, Colombia 1. ...

NF – LUENEBURG – POST 3

by Natalie F. | Jan 7, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _

Back home and feeling a little bit of reverse culture shock: not having to tackle waiters to get the check, not knowing how or what to recycle, not using cash and coins. It’s been just a week, and I can feel my language skills slipping even though I’m still consuming...

The Best of Times

by Brynn M. | Dec 17, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _

I will never forget the nerves and anxiety I felt the day I flew from Newark to Barcelona. There was so much unknown and it scared me that it wasn’t a quick trip, but a three month experience. I know now that all of the good and bad emotions that filled me...

Settling Into My New Home

by Brynn M. | Dec 17, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _

Three weeks ago today I arrived to the Newark airport filled with feelings of fear, regret, and doubt. I wondered how an experience that I have always dreamed of could be so scary. I knew this would be a life changing experience but I couldn’t ignore these...