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,...
by Jacob B | Apr 28, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Well, after a wonderful semester, I just completed my last weekend of the academic semester…weird! So, it is finals week…ugh. But let’s forget about that quickly and recap my weekend in the Amalfi Coast area… Thursday night I left with a group...
by Lucas L | Apr 28, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Exchange, Semester
“When deciding what to bring on a study abroad trip, you walk a very fine line. The trick is to cover as many potential disasters and weather changes as possible while bringing the least amount of stuff. Sounds like a challenge, right? That’s because it...
by Sheng A | Apr 28, 2015 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Exchange
After I finished all my classes at the end of March, I was so glad to meet my parents in UK and began our two-week trip here. It was so excited and happy that I could discover the charm of United Kingdom with the people who I had missed a lot. We started out trip from...
by Andrew R | Apr 15, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Before I even arrived in Rome, it had crossed my mind to see if I could go to the Easter Mass at St. Peter’s. In January, I sent out a bunch of emails to try and see if I could get tickets, and thankfully the Bishop’s Office for United States Visitors to the Vatican...
by Jacob B | Mar 10, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I’ve had another wonderful week in Rome, but I cannot believe how fast the time is flying by! Here in Rome, around every corner there is a building or fountain that makes you stop in your tracks (especially since I live about one tenth of a mile from the Sistine...
by Jacob B | Mar 10, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I just finished my third day in Spain, and it has been incredible! I have already forgotten about all of the worries of packing and saying goodbye, and moved my brain into adventure mode. To start, I would like to make one thing clear: do not make packing into too...
by Lucas P | Feb 16, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Exchange, Semester
Now before I get to talking about studying abroad, I thought it might be important for you to know about me so that you can see from where I’m coming. My name is Lucas Palonen and I’m a junior at the University of Alabama. I am studying Accounting with a...
