by Emilie A. | Jun 6, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
When we first arrived in Bologna I was a little overwhelmed because our luggage was still in Paris so we had to claim lost luggage at the airport. Thankfully, the airport delivered our luggage the next day so we didn’t have to go long without our belongings. That is...
by Emilie A. | Jun 6, 2024 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer
As a Hospitality Management major I had heard about the UA in Italy: Food and Wine tour study abroad program for a few years and was very interested. This certain program was the only reason I even considered a study abroad program because it fit my interests just...
by Colleen B. | Apr 17, 2024 | Africa, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate, _
As it turns out, a month abroad isn’t very long. My arrival in Cape Town, South Africa, was 10 days ago, which means I now have a mere 17 days remaining in this wonderful country for my Child Life practicum opportunity. I want to see it ALL, but I also have...
by Tyler B. | Sep 21, 2023 | Duration, Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Program Type, Region, Summer, UA-Affiliate
During your study abroad, orientation you will probably be told about the emotional curve that is associated with students’ feelings during their study abroad trip. I remember looking at this chart and being surprised by some of the feelings the chart includes and...
by Tyler B. | Sep 21, 2023 | Duration, Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Program Type, Region, Summer, UA-Affiliate
I can recall scrolling through Pinterest for hours typing the words “London Summer Fashion” repeatedlyin the search bar trying to ensure I had the right wardrobe to fit in. Thousands of worries plagued bymind everyday about the unknowns of the unfamiliar country I was...
by Giulia De Souza | Sep 15, 2023 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
When you’re about to study abroad or cross any sort of ocean, there’s an implication from others that you come back changed. After all, you’re visiting parts of the world with different histories, cultures, cuisine, customs, and more. Studying abroad...
by Avery Fowler | Sep 12, 2023 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
One of the biggest concerns I had in studying abroad was the food. I have always been a picky eater, and I was worried that I was going to be miserable and hungry all the time because the food would be so different than in the United States. While it is definitely not...
by Avery Fowler | Sep 12, 2023 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
I did not expect to love Porto, or Portugal, as much as I did, but I absolutely loved the food, culture, and people. When we first arrived, our dormitory arrangements were not in the central part of town, so we were a little hesitant about Porto. However, once we...
by Karina C. | Aug 29, 2023 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
July 2nd was the day that we began the trip that would change our lives! Although a late night flight was in the works out of Hartsfield Jackson Airport, I couldn’t wait to embark on this new trip. So, I woke up early, I finished packing, and I sat downstairs...
by Savannah Ichikawa | Aug 29, 2023 | Asia, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
After being in Japan for about two whole months, I can safely say I will forever remember this extraordinary trip abroad. Not only did I meet so many great people and make new life-long friends, but all of these memories will last forever. Japan welcomed...
by Savannah Ichikawa | Aug 29, 2023 | Asia, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Now that I have been living in Japan for an entire month, I feel that I have had the proper amount of time to adjust to everyday life and take in everything. I still have about two weeks of my program left which makes me sad because I feel like it has gone by way too...
by Brianna Mills | Aug 10, 2023 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
by Brianna Mills | Aug 10, 2023 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
by Brianna Mills | Aug 10, 2023 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
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by Faith Speights | Aug 10, 2023 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
by Faith Speights | Aug 10, 2023 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
by Faith Speights | Aug 10, 2023 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
by Savannah Ichikawa | Jul 25, 2023 | Asia, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Post # 1 This summer I chose to study abroad in Kyoto, Japan. The reason for this is because I have never been able to go to Japan before and being half Japanese with some family members still living in Japan, I felt that doing a study abroad program here would...
by Avery Fowler | Jul 21, 2023 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
I just started my first official week of my study abroad program in Porto, but I wanted to write about how I spend the past couple of weeks before arriving here in Portugal! Because I was already buying an overseas flight for the program, I decided to make the most of...
by Ashley M | Jul 17, 2023 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Ireland, I’m coming back for you The realization of coming back to the United States was a lot harder than expected and while it is said to be common for there to be more of a culture shock when coming home, it’s difficult for a lot of reasons. Study...
