by Larissa K | Jun 22, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
As our director told us at the beginning of this trip, “el tiempo vuela,” or time flies. This sentiment could not be more true, and if I have learned anything from this trip, it’s to make the most of the time I have been given, and to see the most...
by Savannah S | Jun 22, 2015 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
The squatter. I was expecting many cultural difference before hopping on my plane to Beijing. I figured I would not be accustomed to the food, the plethora of people in such close proximity, and the time change. However, I did not even think about what a Chinese...
by Hayden A | Jun 18, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Arriving in Barcelona, I was fairly confident with everything. I wasn’t very nervous for my beginning my internship and I wasn’t too jet lagged from the extensive traveling. Everything ran pretty smoothly and has been fairly easy to navigate so far. The...
by Larissa K | Jun 18, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
The past couple of weeks have been filled with excursions to Madrid and surrounding cities, including visits to Toledo, Segovia, and Cuenca, historical destinations rich in tradition and culture. Last Sunday, we took a trip to El Rastro, Madrid’s flee market....
by Claire N | Jun 15, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Well, I have been back in the States for a week now. After being tagged in hundreds of pictures and posting about 90 of my own, I am definitely reminiscing about my time abroad. I am glad to be back in the land of Diet Coke and free water, but the adventures I had in...
by Andrew R | Jun 15, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Studying abroad was one of the best choices I have made in my life, and I think about Rome and my time in Europe hundreds of times a day. Here are some of the best things about Rome and what I miss the most: In no particular order: Italian Coffee: Nothing is better...
by Carly J | Jun 15, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hello, Hallo, Bonjour, and Hola! These are just a sample of some of the different languages I’ve experienced during my European adventure. Although I now find such language diversity exciting, I must admit I was initially a bit intimidated. So, let’s start...
by Richmond W | Jun 15, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Though it sounds cliché, studying abroad changed my perspective on the world and life in general. Before studying abroad, I had no idea how big the world really was and how people are all similar but so different around the world. One of the main ways that my study...
by Claire N | Jun 15, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
While in London, we went to Windsor Palace. Truth being told, I recognized the name, but I had no clue what to expect. It turns out, that Windsor Palace is the home of the monarchy in England. About an hour from Buckingham Palace, Windsor sits on top of a hill...
by Larissa K | Jun 4, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
UA in Spain has officially begun! Last Saturday, all 54 students involved in the 2015 UA in Spain program arrived at El Escorial to begin our month abroad. UA in Spain takes place in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a small town in Spain just an hour outside of Madrid, the...
by Amy J | Jun 4, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have always wanted to study abroad, specifically in Europe, but my coursework has not allowed for it. When the opportunity arose for me to be able to study abroad in Europe while taking a class for my major, I jumped at the chance. A few of my friends were...
by Ryan H | Jun 3, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Sheela K | Jun 2, 2015 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hi everyone! I’d like to start off by saying that this is my first real blog, so bear with me if I make any rookie blogger gaffes. Oh and if any of you have any suggestions, questions, or just want to talk, feel free to comment below! Anywho, this blog is more...
by Richmond W | May 18, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Having never been to Europe, I had know idea what to expect or if I would even like being over seas. I was wrong in all ways. First, I think it is hard to put into words for me my favorite thing about being in Europe. With so many things I enjoy, I have to narrow my...
by Richmond W | May 13, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
“To study abroad or not to study abroad?” This question rang in my head many times while I have been in college. Will it be too expensive? Will I enjoy it? Where will I go? All these questions were thoughts I had before choosing my study abroad program and...
by Hayden A | May 13, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Right now, the best state to describe myself in is limbo. The inbetween place. The between state of an ending school year and beginning an adventure in Barcelona. Its a good place to be though. Its a place of preparation, excitement, and anticipation. Having planned...
by Carly J | May 11, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I’ve always been one for adventure and experiencing different ways of life. I have a wanderlust that has taken me as near as some of the local treasures surrounding Tuscaloosa, and as far as Central America. Even with some travel experience under my belt, I...
by Claire N | May 11, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led
I started planning this trip in November, and it always seemed like something to look forward to. Now, as I have just four more days to prepare, I am a little overwhelmed, but incredibly excited. I never thought it would actually get here. So far, I have started...
by Jennifer N | May 8, 2015 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Ever since I was a freshman in college I have wanted to study abroad. However, because of multiple reasons, I was unable to fulfill this dream. I knew that I would learn a great deal, not only in the classroom but about culture and life in another country. I have...
by Anthony B | May 5, 2015 | All Year, Commerce & Business, Europe, UA-Affiliate
It’s hard to believe that my time here in England has nearly come to its end. Studying abroad for an entire school year has been the most rewarding, yet most challenging thing that I’ve ever done. If I had the chance to go back before deciding to come,...
