by Roman L. | Jul 17, 2025 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Program Type, Semester, _
Hola, mis amigos! My name is Roman, and I got the chance to study abroad in Panama this spring break! I am so grateful for this opportunity! I chose to study abroad because my father went out of the country a lot, and I’ve always wanted to go. I’ve always...
by Anthony A. | Jul 17, 2025 | Commerce & Business, _
Over the past weekend me and a couple of my friends visited Salamanca, a beautiful and historic city only 2 and half hours away from Madrid. With the program I selected called “ISA” there are included a couple free trips including one to Salamanca. On...
by Anthony A. | Jul 17, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Ever since I started packing, it seems that I either don’t have enough room in my carry on or I simply don’t have enough time to read up on European customs. In preparing for Madrid I have watched the iconic show “La Casa de Papel”, a trilling...
by Andrew B. | Jul 17, 2025 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Education, Faculty-Led, Program Type, UA-Affiliate
The unknown of studying abroad can be very scary. At least for me, I am used to my small town in Alabama and not experiencing too many other cultures. Going out of the country has always been on my bucket list. When this opportunity came up I knew I couldn’t...
by Dorothy S. | Jul 17, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I currently sit short of breath in my seat due to forgetting my phone charger of all things and sprinting to get one 5 minutes before boarding. I’ve known I’ve wanted to study abroad for years but now that it’s coming to fruition I feel scattered and a bit confused....
by Aruzhan S. | Jul 17, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Hello! I’m Aruzhan, (Ari) and today was a milestone in my study-abroad journey to book a flight to Europe! It was like going on a roller coaster of emotions: excitement, anticipation, and a bit of nervousness realizing this is the start of an entirely new...
by Kelby O. | Jul 16, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
After our travels in Croatia, we moved to Venice. Venice was an interesting part of the trip, as it was both beautiful and also extremely touristy. Everything was packed, and there were vendors everywhere selling and soliciting tourists. However, we saw some beautiful...
by Susannah C. | Jul 16, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
My time in Spain is passing so quickly, and I’m already entering week 3 of my four-week abroad program. This past week, I didn’t travel outside of Barcelona like I did last weekend. Instead, I focused on being a “tourist” and visiting several popular...
by Susannah C. | Jul 14, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
I can’t believe I have been living in Spain for over a week now! I arrived in Barcelona on a Thursday, and I spent the weekend sightseeing, settling in, and getting to know my roommates. Over the weekend, my study abroad program, CEA CAPA, hosted a scavenger hunt...
by Emilie G. | Jul 10, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Now that it has been a couple of weeks since my travels abroad, I have had the proper time to reflect and do my final blog post. As I have readjusted to life back in Louisiana, I can’t help but think about the incredible weeks I spent abroad. While the...
by Emilie G. | Jul 10, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
At about the halfway point in my study abroad, there are a multitude of feelings beginning to overwhelm me. The fears I ad about meeting new people and being too shy to branch out were transformed into feelings of accomplishment. While there have been some people who...
by Emilie G. | Jul 10, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As I prepare to embark in my first UA study abroad, I am a little bit overwhelmed with emotions. On the one hand, I am ecstatic to engage in such a community based opportunity where I will have the chance to grow my global perspective while expanding on my personal...
by Ava S. | Jul 2, 2025 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
As I sit from my dorm’s balcony, I cannot help but reflect on the time I have spent in Panama so far. When I arrived in Panama, I told myself to keep an open mind as I embarked on a new journey, and I believe that mindset has allowed myself to adapt to the new...
by Ava S. | Jul 2, 2025 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
As I count down the days until our group departs for Panama City, I can only reflect on what lays ahead of me. I am very excited to travel outside the United States because this trip will differ from the previous times I went abroad. The first time I traveled to...
by Jackson W. | Jun 27, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
The city of Venice is an almost magical maze of waterways, historical sites, and churches, all populated by tens of thousands of tourists as well as its citizens. While that may seem a bit contradictory in tone, the tourists almost help the trip feel more impactful....
by Jackson W. | Jun 27, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My trip throughout Europe allowed me to encounter some of the most beautiful views and people imaginable; however, none of that could have prepared me for what the Vatican City held to offer. While only two miles around, the Vatican holds over 20+ museums and more...
by Blake S. | Jun 24, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
The Plan On the tail end of our trip, my travel buddy Brady and I finished our study abroad in Prague and we are supposed to fly out of Berlin. We decided to stay a couple days past the programs end to enjoy ourselves. We were supposed to take a simple, no-drama train...
by Sebastian C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
Wow, what an incredible time it’s been. I can’t believe it’s already over. On my first day, I stepped into the apartment and saw the view outside and immediately said to myself, “I’m going to miss this place.” I hadn’t even...
by Sebastian C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
As my six-week experience in Colombia comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on what an amazing journey it’s been. During these final days, I’m doing everything I can to soak it all in and appreciate the little things I know I’ll miss once I’m back home. From the...
by Sebastian C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
Coming to Colombia, I was very excited because it has a culture I’ve always admired, and I would have six weeks to explore and enjoy. When I heard about the opportunity to study abroad, IN Colombia, I knew I just had to go. I have a double major in Spanish and...
