by Dan S | Aug 22, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
The reverse culture shock was real. After spending over twenty-four hours in the air and only twelve hours having gone by on my watch, I was finally walking back onto American soil. The smells, sights, and sounds were all familiar to me. It was hard to look back on my...
by Dan S | Aug 11, 2017 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Imagine a country that has roughly three times the population of the United States in about half the total area of land. Now open your eyes…that country is India. I can honestly say that India is unlike any other place that I have traveled. The amount of people, cars,...
by Rachel R | Aug 9, 2017 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Non-traditional, Summer
You may think you’re good at bargaining, but even the most savvy, budget-conscious, stubborn negotiator can learn some valuable skills from the average corner shop owner in India. They are masters of their art, sizing you up from the moment you walk in their...
by Shameea L | Aug 2, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Previously, I wrote a post about how homesick I was; now, I am homesick for the country that was temporarily my home. It has been exactly 38 days since I have returned to Alabama, but the experience of studying abroad in France still weighs heavily on my mind. I long...
by Dan S | Jul 25, 2017 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
It’s finally here. It has been more than a year that I have planned, budgeted, and anticipated this trip to India. Unique to the STEM Path to the MBA, I am one of ten students that are traveling to various parts of India over the next three weeks to study and apply...
by Alexandra V | Jul 24, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I arrived in El Escorial, Spain for my study abroad program, I was extremely overwhelmed and jet lagged. I was nervous and afraid of making new friends, speaking to the locals, and classes. Still, I couldn’t stop looking at the breathtaking views of the...
by Mary Elise F | Jul 24, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hola! Today marks the last Monday I will be spending in Spain (at least for a while). It’s a little bittersweet feeling. This country has for sure stolen a piece of my heart. But along with the feeling of never wanting to leave, I am excited to get home to see...
by Thalia | Jul 7, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Eleven days and counting. The time is approaching where I have to think about packing and going home, but I don’t want to. Spain has become my home base in Europe and it breaks my heart even thinking about leaving this wonderful place and not knowing when, or if, I am...
by Shelby P | Jun 27, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have always wanted to travel ever since I was little, so I knew that in college I would definitely study abroad somewhere. As I started my freshman year I started looking into programs and as a Spanish minor, a program in Spain was the perfect option for me. Spain...
by Mary Elise F | Jun 19, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hola Amigos! So, I have been here for a little less than a month and I have already fallen in love with everything and everyone in Spain. Where to begin… In my opinion, we are staying in one of the most beautiful and homey places in Spain, San Lorenzo. The...
by Shameea L | Jun 16, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This experience has really been a dream come true for me. Although it has had many downfalls, I have experienced many high points that has made this study abroad experience worthwhile. Our first week was spent in the beautiful city of Paris. Although they try to...
by Jamie Young | Jun 7, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Coming Home You come home and everyone is happy to see you and exclaim how much they loved seeing your pictures. They ask a few questions, which will seem like strange questions to you since you’ve found so much more than stereotypes on the other side of the...
by Cali W | Jun 7, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Cali W | Jun 7, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Patterson J | Jun 5, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Studying abroad in Germany was not at all what I expected. For instance, we were able to shadow a classroom at the JFK Institute in Berlin and I was shocked when the professor started speaking in english. The classroom has a more relaxed feel to it and the students...
by Katelyn B | Jun 2, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Just a reminder – my name is Katie Butzer and I’m currently enrolled in a May-term International Financial Reporting course abroad. After an eventful 8 days in Prague, with a stop in Paris and a stop in Dresden, we took a coach bus to the beautiful city of...
by Nathan S | Jun 2, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Last week, we were in Prague, Czech Republic. After a very long flight, we landed Thursday afternoon at the Prague airport and hit the ground running. We had a great week in Prague. The Old Town area was beautiful and it was so great seeing things such as the...
by Madison S | May 23, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
This is my final week in London and it is a very bittersweet week. I just came home from a trip to Rome where I spent it with my friend who lives there. I met her while I was over here studying, we had the same classes and became very close friends. She is the first...
by Katelyn B | May 23, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I suppose I am a little late to the game regarding my blog posts. I am currently taking a 2 and a half week course abroad as a part of my accounting curriculum, and it has been a whirlwind to say the least! I arrived a day later than the rest of the crew, however,...
by Daniel U | May 23, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am participating in the UA in Europe: International Financial Reporting, which in simpler terms is a class on how accounting works in Europe. I will be splitting my time between Prague, Czech Republic and Vienna, Austria. I have never been to Europe and I am...
