by Dillon Cook | May 30, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
It has been one week since I returned from Prague and Berlin, and I have used this time to reflect on my experience abroad. On a lighter note, I miss the prices of food in Prague. We were given a stipend when we arrived and when it was time to leave Prague, I had a...
by Dillon Cook | May 30, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My name is Dillon Cook and I am a rising senior with a triple-degree in Communication Studies, Human Environmental Sciences, and Criminology & Criminal Justice. Since I started at UA, I was very interested in studying abroad, but was unsure how I would fit it into...
by Dillon Cook | May 30, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As soon as we arrived in Prague, I was apprehensive about how the experience was going to be. All of my classmates were business majors, and I am not, so I was unfamiliar with most of them. However, I quickly realized that we were going to have a good time because the...
by Ainsley O. | May 29, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
As the spring semester comes to an end, and everyone is on their way back home, I find myself on the brink of an exhilarating journey—studying abroad in London. The decision to embark on this expedition was not made lightly but was rather a culmination of various...
by Christina Hunt | May 22, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
While Abroad I am currently on my trip studying abroad in Europe heading to the third country already! We first arrived in Venice, Italy, then traveled to Ljubljana, Slovenia, and are now going to Zagreb, Croatia. We will still go to Trento, Italy, Munich, Germany,...
by Christina Hunt | May 22, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
Pre-departure Since I came to The University of Alabama as a freshman in August of 2021 as an out-of-state student, I knew going abroad was always a dream of mine. Both of my older sisters attended The University of Kentucky and always wanted to study abroad, but...
by Kendall S. | May 22, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Before studying abroad, I prepared for worst case scenario situations. Like, getting zip up bags for pickpocketing or bringing memorabilia from home incase of homesickness. I did not prepare for what the good parts of studying abroad entail. I am currently studying...
by Kendall S. | May 22, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad is amazing due to the variety of places to go but sometimes it might be nice to just stay around your new home. That is why it is important to not waste a single day and come up with some things to do instead of traveling (that are also not too...
by Tommy C. | May 22, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
One summer a couple years ago, my family and I went up to Boston. We stayed with my mother’s friend who she met 30 years ago when she was a student in college and studied abroad. All weekend they shared stories of them abroad and traveling the world together....
by Elena G. | May 13, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
While preparing to travel abroad, there are a lot of people giving you lists, reminders and ideas of what specific items you need to pack. They are all super useful, and it is important to follow instructions from your program and university, as well as asking some...
by Chaney | May 13, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
Chaney Scott M. Whether solo traveling or with a group, it’s important to be safe while traveling. Prior preparation and budget sites can make a trip much easier. After arriving January 2 to...
by Elena G. | Apr 23, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
You will quickly learn during your time abroad that some of your best memories and experiences will happen outside of your home city! Taking weekend trips to various places will likely make up a majority of your time, especially if you are studying in Europe. There...
by Chaney | Apr 18, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
Picturing Scotland can conjure up images of rolling green golf courses, tartan kilts, bagpipes or haggis. Scotland is known for all these cultural hallmarks, as well as their unique dialect stemming from English, Scots, and Gaelic. These are the three most common...
by Chaney | Apr 18, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
My name is Chaney Scott and I am an exchange student for the semester at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Through the semester, I have been extremely fortunate to travel around Europe. My favorite cities have been Edinburgh, Vienna, Belfast and Lisbon. While...
by Kendall S. | Apr 18, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Breaking down every bit of free time you have during the semester is difficult but what is even more difficult is figuring out where you want to go. There are so many memorable places in Europe but this post involves narrowing it down to just five. The first location...
by Kendall S. | Apr 18, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Before studying abroad, I prepared for worst-case scenario situations. Like getting zip-up bags for pickpocketing or bringing memorabilia from home contingent upon homesickness. I was ill-prepared for what the up to scratch parts of studying abroad would entail. I am...
by Zoi M. | Apr 3, 2024 | Central America, Comm & Info Sciences, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
As I reminisce about my time spent in Panama, I find myself struggling to adequately express the depth of gratitude I feel for having had this extraordinary experience. It’s been a journey that has not only enriched my understanding of business but has also...
by Zoi M. | Apr 3, 2024 | Central America, Comm & Info Sciences, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
As we find ourselves at the midpoint of our adventure, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of awe. When I first stepped foot onto my college campus, the thought of embarking on an international journey before completing my freshman year seemed like a distant dream....
by Zoi M. | Apr 3, 2024 | Central America, Comm & Info Sciences, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Hey folks! Just dropping in to share the details about my upcoming trip to Panama – less than a week left, and the excitement is real! This is my first time venturing abroad, and let me tell you, the anticipation is through the roof! Today, I and the awesome people...
by Johana Chavez | Sep 12, 2023 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I think about my time in Italy, I think about the warm Mediterranean sun and the sweet friends I shared gelato with. Thinking about it feels like a dream and I almost can’t believe it was me who was there, at that time, in Italy. This study abroad trip was more...
