by R. Danna | Jun 15, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
The Main Square of Zagreb. Much of the city was like this. Dobar dan! In the latter half of the UA in Croatia trip, I find myself reflecting on our adventures so far. We have had some wonderful experiences, from kayaking around the walls of Dubrovnik or watching the...
by Carter N. | Jun 15, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by L. Abele | Jun 12, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
It has been almost a week since I arrived in Croatia and the things we have learned and experienced thus far have been immaculate. There are many things that I have learned not only in regards to the economy, as my program is studing Intermediate Macroeconomics,...
by H. Burley | Jun 8, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
When I first organized my study abroad trip to London I felt only one emotion, excitement. However, as time slowly inched towards my departure date I began to have feelings of anxiety and nervousness as I was about to enter an entirely new world. These feelings were...
by J. Gillespy | Jun 8, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by J. Gillespy | Jun 7, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by K. Boyles | Jun 7, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
In our pre-departure meeting, they went over the stages of culture shock. However, while I was abroad, I don’t really think I truly experienced culture shock. It is worth noting that I was only abroad for 20 days total, so that could have affected my lack of culture...
by K. Boyles | Jun 7, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Disclaimer: My study abroad program was a 2 weeklong, UA Faculty Lead program where I went to Germany and Italy. I do not speak German or Italian. I also visited France on my own prior to the program (I do not speak French). So, my experience is different than those...
by E. Prohaska | Jun 6, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Summer, UA-Affiliate
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by C. Warren | Jun 6, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
After a week in Seville, Spain, I could not be happier with my decision to study here! The people are amazing and the sites to see are simply mind-blowing. Most of the time, I feel like I’m in a dream. My walk to class is quite literally a walk in the park, and...
by Brian C | Jun 5, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
One of the things that I learned to appreciate the most during my time living in Prague was having such easy access to public transportation, especially the trams, to help get around the city. At first, it was strange seeing trams filling the streets and hard to get...
by L. Zayas | Jun 5, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Today I fly out from New York and head to the first leg of my study abroad trip in Munich. I am partaking in macroeconomics in Croatia which does not start till next week, however, I will be arriving in Europe early to explore with my mom. My mom and I have planned to...
by L. Abele | Jun 5, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I am studying abroad for the month of June taking Intermediate Macroeconomics in Croatia and Italy. It feels so surreal right now to be traveling abroad and many close family and friends are even surprised. Growing up I always leaned towards being a homebody, so it...
by Mary P. | Jun 3, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Looking back on my study abroad trip, one thing that I am so thankful that I continuously tried to do while abroad is trying to emerge myself into each of the different cultures that I visited. This can be difficult at times due to language barriers and unknown...
by Mary P. | Jun 1, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
As a study abroad student, you know that there are many hours of planning and researching to do before leaving home. There are bucket list items that must be checked off, adventures to be taken, and many memories to be made. With little time in each city, you want to...
by Andrew K. | May 31, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
Having left for Cambodia straight from campus without a chance to go home first, it was a relief to finally head home. But at the same time, before I even got on the return flight, I knew I’d be missing this experience. I already miss experiencing so...
by Andrew K. | May 31, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
There are some countries which you have an idea of what they look like from media such as movies, but Cambodia is one I had yet to catch a glimpse of – the only popular cameo of the country comes in the first Lara Croft: Tomb Raider movie. The photo on the left...
by Mary P. | May 31, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Choosing to participate in the University of Alabama’s faculty led study abroad program was a huge decision to make. I love to be home with family and always look forward to spending the summers at home with my parents. When the opportunity came up to be able to...
by J. Steinmetz | May 28, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
Now that I am back home, I am adjusting back to a slower pace of life. On our trip, our days were packed full of learning about the history of the culture and exploring some of the current business ventures in the country. There truly never were any dull moments. As I...
by J. Steinmetz | May 28, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
My first impressions of Cambodia began with my 2am arrival in Phnom Penh. The city was asleep, and there were very few people out and about. However, I could already tell this was a bustling city with all the storefronts that I saw. Granted they were closed at the...
