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My First Week in Portugal

My First Week in Portugal

by Olivia Esquivel | Aug 10, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

Bom Día! I am writing to you from the gorgeous city of Porto, Portugal. Check out the picture — I’m not lying about this city’s beauty. I’ve officially been living here for a week, so I wanted to check in and share my thoughts about my experience...
Homecoming

Homecoming

by Gabby C. | Aug 10, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _

Seven Cities, Four Weeks

Seven Cities, Four Weeks

by Gabby C. | Aug 10, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _

My Reflection on Studying Abroad

My Reflection on Studying Abroad

by Henry G. | Aug 9, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer

Studying abroad has been such an eye-opening experience. Traveling and going to foreign places has been so fun, but also so confusing. The phenomenon of culture shock is real. Seeing all the things that are different is very insightful, but is also a constant reminder...
Traveling to New Places & Returning Home

Traveling to New Places & Returning Home

by Adley Ragan | Aug 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _

For my third and final blog post I wanna talk about all the fun places I traveled to on the weekends and everything I learned while studying abroad. The first weekend trip I went on was to Venice with API. Venice was beautiful and I am so lucky I got to visit before...
Things I Used and Didn’t Use in New Zealand

Things I Used and Didn’t Use in New Zealand

by Luke T. | Aug 9, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Hello from the South Island of New Zealand! So far, the weather here has been even colder than the North Island (where we spent our first week), so I thought I would go over some of the most used items I brought, and some things I probably could have left at home....
Day in the life of a Study Abroad Student

Day in the life of a Study Abroad Student

by Adley Ragan | Aug 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _

For my second blog post I’m discussing what it’s like to live and study in Florence and travel to other popular destinations in Italy. At first, it was a little bit of a culture shock, but there are so many amazing things about Italy. The people are very kind, the...
Exploring Italy: What To Do In Rome

Exploring Italy: What To Do In Rome

by Jacob B. | Aug 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _

Hello! I would first like to introduce myself. My name is Jacob Blincoe, and I am a rising Junior from Louisville Kentucky. For my blogs, I would like to highlight the high points of all the different places I have visited throughout my study abroad journey! This blog...
Exploring Italy: What To Do In Venice

Exploring Italy: What To Do In Venice

by Jacob B. | Aug 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _

Hello! I would first like to introduce myself. My name is Jacob Blincoe, and I am a rising Junior from Louisville Kentucky. For my blogs, I would like to highlight the high points of all the different places I have visited throughout my study abroad journey! This blog...
Exploring Italy: What To Do In Florence

Exploring Italy: What To Do In Florence

by Jacob B. | Aug 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _

Hello! I would first like to introduce myself. My name is Jacob Blincoe, and I am a rising Junior from Louisville Kentucky. For my blogs, I would like to highlight the high points of all the different places I have visited throughout my study abroad journey! This blog...
Put an egg on it

Put an egg on it

by Courtney Franklin | Jul 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

My first week in Porto is coming to a close and it has been a long week full of bumpy flights, airport sprints, uphill walks, last minute bus rides, and LOTS of Ubers. My favorite thing about Porto so far, besides the breathtaking views, has been the food! Pastries...
End of an Era: My European Adventure

End of an Era: My European Adventure

by Josephine Schmitt | Jul 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

I’m in awe of how much my unique study abroad experience has impacted me when I reflect on it. During my month-long trip through Europe, stepping outside of my comfort zone and immersing myself in different cultures has been nothing short of miraculous. My...
While abroad in Athens, Greece!

While abroad in Athens, Greece!

by Josephine Schmitt | Jul 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

I’m in amazement at the amazing experiences I’ve had so far as I sit here thinking back on my once-in-a-lifetime trip to study abroad in Athens, Greece. Every moment has been a treasure mine of discovery, whether it was touring the picturesque town of Oia...
My Birthday in Oxford, England

My Birthday in Oxford, England

by Ava T. | Jul 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _

I had the honor and the privilege of having my birthday on my study abroad trip. I turned 19 on July 16th. To get the full story, it’s best I back up. A couple of friends and I went to Paris for the weekend. From the Palace of Versailles to The Louvre, to the Eiffel...
Thailand Favorites!

Thailand Favorites!

by Carly T. | Jul 24, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

I am back one more time to write about my favorite experiences from the third and final country I explored during my study abroad experience: Thailand! I have already posted about my time in Vietnam and Cambodia, as I was lucky enough to travel to three countries on a...
One great week in and today starts week 2!

One great week in and today starts week 2!

by Preston McGee | Jul 24, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

So many great things have been learned this past week all while having the best time with new friends and exploring the beautiful country of Portugal. There are definitely some differences that you can tell between here and the United States – the biggest one...
Returning to the States

Returning to the States

by Hayden Liller | Jul 21, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _

Corinth

Corinth

by Barek B. | Jul 21, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Returning Home

Returning Home

by R. DeBarge | Jul 21, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _

What I wish I knew Before Travel Planning

by R. DeBarge | Jul 21, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _

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