by Jessie L | Jun 30, 2016 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
Whenever I told anyone I was going to China, I always got a similar reaction from everyone, “why there?” Everyone assumes that China is not a place to travel to, that it’s dirty and the people don’t know English, so why even go there. But I knew never to judge a place...
by Anthony B | Jun 24, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
After having a chance to unwind from a very fun, yet very tiring month, I’ve realized several things. While I’ve had the chance to study abroad previously, I think that this experience matured me in ways that my first experience did not. One of the...
by Christopher L | Jun 24, 2016 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
Coming back from Haiti is always a very tough transition to go back into a developed country after spending a week in a developing one. The lack of basic amenities and conveniences in Haiti makes it tough to come home to a shower that is inside, buildings that are air...
by Kelsey A | Jun 23, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
As I lay in my bed the night before I leave to go back home, the only thing that fills my head are the unforgettable memories of the last 6 months. One of the reasons why I chose to go to London is because I thought it would be the most similar for me so I...
by Amy W | Jun 23, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
As I sit here in the London Heathrow Airport reflecting on the past six months that I have spent here, I am overcome with emotions. The past half year flew by so quickly, it actually feels like I should be landing here in Heathrow from America not leaving for good. I...
by Sarah R | Jun 23, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have recently returned from a 2 week study abroad trip based in Warsaw, Poland and Prague, Czech Republic. This life changing experience exceeded my expectations by a long shot. I was a little wary at first when hearing that these would be my destinations as I knew...
by Cameron J | Jun 23, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
So after a whirlwind of 21 days, I made it back to my stomping grounds in Charlotte, NC. I am absolutely exhausted, and completely satisfied. The trip was better than I could of ever imagined. First of all, our group of 22, was fantastic. Everyone got along, and I...
by Tate T | Jun 21, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I’m writing this as we prepare for liftoff, headed to Berlin from Dublin. Our stay in Dublin was everything I could have hoped. My one worry, the perpetual threat of cold rain, turned out to be a nonissue. We received nearly immaculate weather on each day we...
by Tate T | Jun 21, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
And just like that, the trip was over. I traveled back to the States with a number of my fellow travelers, which eased the separation anxiety a little. Arriving home, my main concern was staying awake to overcome jet lag. A ten-hour flight will do a number on your...
by Sarah R | Jun 21, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
After spending the last week of my study abroad in Prague, I never want to leave! I would recommend to anyone even remotely considering visiting to go for it. Prague was one of the few cities in Eastern Europe that remained mostly untouched during World War 2 so...
by Christopher L | Jun 21, 2016 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
The beginning of the trip was exciting as usual! It is so much fun to see all of the members of the community showing up to learn all week! The coolest and most rewarding part of this trip is being able to make real connections with the people that we are teaching. I...
by Tate T | Jun 16, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
It’s hard to convey the range of emotions going through my head as I prepare to depart for Ireland and Germany. The week prior has been an absolute whirlwind; four final assignments capped off by my college graduation. It’s safe to say that I’m totally sleep deprived,...
by Sarah R | Jun 16, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have just finished up my week in Warsaw, Poland and it was truly an amazing experience! I am traveling with a group of students studying International Financial Reporting and what better way to do that than immersed in a new, international culture. I did not know...
by Christopher L | Jun 16, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, North America, Summer
Prior to this trip to Haiti, I have been to Haiti twice before, once through this study abroad program in December and last May (2015) with a small group of students to scout for the eventual founding of this program that we like to call Haitian Economic Research...
by Anthony B | Jun 16, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
It’s been an incredible month that I will definitely savor for the rest of my life. While I’ve had the chance to study abroad previously with a university affiliate, studying abroad with my fellow schoolmates with UA Honors in Germany gave me an experience...
by Anthony B | Jun 14, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hello! It’s been about two weeks since the beginning of our UA Honors in Germany program, and time sure has flown by! It seems like just yesterday we started with our first day in Karlsruhe. I wasn’t sure what to expect during the program, but it has been...
by Jessie L | Jun 14, 2016 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
It was just less than a month ago I finished a big chapter in my life, freshman year. I just finished unpacking two days ago, and now I started up again for this new adventure, studying abroad to China! I feel that I am decently prepared for going abroad because after...
by Margaret F | May 24, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, North America, Summer
This time one year ago, I boarded a plane bound for Port-au-Prince, Haiti with a bunch of complete strangers and Lisa McKinney, a women renowned among Culverhouse students as the world’s most entertaining Accounting professor. Little did I know the impact this trip...
by Madison M | May 24, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Today is the day! In less than 24 hours I will begin my study abroad program in Warsaw, Poland and Prague, Czech Republic. I am so excited for this amazing opportunity to travel and learn in a different part of the world. Although my program is only two weeks long, I...
by Cameron J | May 12, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Flight into Dublin wasn’t too bad. I flew out of Charlotte to Boston, and then had a four layover in Boston. Was able to catch up on work and get ready for the trip. Took off from Boston at 6p, and then landed at 4:45am Dublin time. Only issue, Dr. Keskin...
