by C. Flaherty | May 4, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Food Spanish food is very diverse depending on the region you are in. While in Spain we have tried many authentic Spanish foods including croquetas, tortilla de patatas, paella, patatas bravas,...
by Raider M | Apr 30, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
At first, I was a little overwhelmed with how large of a city Madrid is, having over 6 million people. I thought that it was going to be very difficult trying to navigate all that it has to offer. But, after taking a couple weeks to adjust, I found that there is so...
by Camden C | Apr 28, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I have now been in Spain for 3 months, and it was a challenging change at times. During the Alabama study abroad seminar, they discussed the different phases of emotions we would go through abroad and they were exactly right. There were times of missing friends and...
by C. Flaherty | Apr 28, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Courses Academics in Spain vary from the United States in so many ways. In most courses, there are two meeting days for 2 hours a piece. One large group for lecture and the other in a reduced group for application of the material. The classes I am taking in Spain are...
by Davis R | Apr 18, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
This year’s spring break was unlike any other for me. For starters, my University gives everyone two weeks off instead of one (which is honestly too long). I began my break in Barcelona where I met up with some friends who are studying in London. While in...
by Davis R | Feb 16, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I never truly considered studying abroad until September of last semester. I remember talking to one of my friends one night and him telling me that he was going to Spain in the spring for the whole semester. I told him that I thought it was so cool and he looked at...
by Nathaniel H | Feb 14, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Exchange, Honors College, Internship, Summer
I am studying abroad in Germany so that I can possibly work there in the future. I study electrical engineering, a field that is expanding rapidly in Germany. I’m part of the International German Student Exchange Program, so I’ve known that I was going to Germany...
by Joshua L | Feb 7, 2022 | All Year, Engineering, Europe, Exchange
Nothing Could’ve Prepared me for the First...
by Jessica T | Jul 30, 2021 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
As a final assignment, each lab group in my course was given a topic about either Denmark, Ireland, or Scotland to present for our class. These topics ranged from European football, the Loch Ness monster, and The Black Death to name a few. My group presented on the...
by Jessica T | Jul 29, 2021 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Weird- the only word I can use to describe this pandemic and how it has affected my life in every way, including education. I was supposed to take classes abroad both last summer and this summer and was unable to both times. To be frank, this time around I was...
by Jessica T | Jul 29, 2021 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I planned to study abroad in Dublin, Ireland through the UA in Ireland: Chemical Engineering program. This opportunity was extremely important to me because I have never left the country and didn’t want to pass up the opportunity to do so while also gaining...
by Shelby E | Jul 10, 2021 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am doing UA in Spain, and I am doing it online due to COVID, however, it is still the same classes. I get to work on my Spanish with native Spanish speakers, which only increases my comprehension level and ability to speak Spanish fluently. This coming fall semester...
by Chase M | Jul 6, 2021 | Engineering, Europe, Honors College, Semester, _
For all the STEM Majors that want to study abroad, here’s a blog from someone who isn’t from the Business side of campus. At least from my experiences, American culture fantasizes travel. Young children are taught that a successful life usually includes...
by Josh F | Dec 23, 2020 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Well, it crept up on me pretty fast, but I’ve just recently returned from my Fall semester abroad in Dublin, Ireland. Despite the pandemic and other complications that kept my time abroad uncertain, I’m honestly very happy and surprised with how much I was...
by Brittany M | Oct 30, 2019 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
When I first landed in the US I was instantly greeted with familiarity. I loved being in Scotland but it’s just something about being in your own country that makes you feel more secure. After my connecting flight I finally landed in New Orleans airport. I felt...
by Brittany M | Sep 4, 2019 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
When I first arrived in Edinburgh, I was jetlagged and disoriented. I was more than ready to get to Heriot Watt University, find my flat and settle in to my new home for the month. My taxi ride to the university was really enjoyable as my driver was lively and...
by Alexandra A | Aug 21, 2019 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I participated in the UA in Ireland: Chemical Engineering program in June 2019. The dates for this program were May 27th – June 28th, 2019. We took two courses, Transport Phenomena (CHE 324) and Stem Cell Bioengineering (CHE 492). Our last two Transport homework...
by Alexandra A | Aug 17, 2019 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
While participating in the UA in Ireland: Chemical Engineering program, you will spend an excessive amount of time studying and doing homework. Your best friends will be coffee (which is €1 before 0900 at the on-campus Starbucks), your textbook, the library, and your...
by Cecilia | Aug 3, 2019 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
In Scotland, it feels like you can reach out and grab the old gods. The second I got off the plane in Inverness’s tiny airport, I knew I could live in the Highlands for the rest of my life. The people are friendly and there are forests and coastlines everywhere....
by Brittany M | Aug 1, 2019 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Ever since high school I’ve known I wanted to venture abroad. Not only to see and explore other countries but also to experience different cultures, dialects and ways of life. Last year I began looking at the programs UA Education Abroad offered that catered to my...
