by Rob K. | Oct 15, 2025 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Exchange, Non-traditional, Semester, _
Hello! Today marks the halfway point of my trip through Vietnam and Taiwan. So far, we have spent time in southern Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City and Hue)–the weather has treated us well, our travel and plans have been smooth, and, of course, the food has been...
by Wilkie G. | Oct 15, 2025 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As week one in the Sint Maarten comes to a close, I reflect on the amazing memories I have already made. If you looked at the students on this trip you would not know that most of us met each other only a week ago. We started our time on the island out with van trip...
by Evan W. | Oct 15, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
So far on my trip I have had an amazing time. Our first stop was Ghent, Belgium which was fantastic. I really enjoyed Ghent, it had all kinds of amazing things to do and see. I especially liked the canals and our day trip to Bruges. Although I was nervous about going...
by Katrina I. | Oct 15, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My family enjoys traveling, however, everything is already decided for me wherever we go. Although I like not having to worry about the logistics or details, I’ve wanted the opportunity to plan out a trip based on my own interests without having to worry about anyone...
by Lauryn H. | Oct 15, 2025 | Engineering, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad in Copenhagen has been one of the most exciting and refreshing experiences of my life so far. Each day feels like a new adventure, and I’ve loved getting to know the city not just as a visitor, but as someone living and learning here, even if just for...
by Joseph W. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My favorite thing about my study abroad trip in New Zealand is undoubtedly the natural environment. The landscapes here feel almost otherworldly in their beauty and diversity. From lush forests and mountains to crystal-clear beaches and thermal springs, every region...
by Margulan B. | Oct 15, 2025 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate, _
The first thing that surprised me when I landed in Madrid-Barajas Airport was that people in Spain don’t speak much English. I guess I always knew that, but I never gave much thought to it. Exhausted from the 12-hour flight and eager to meet my host family, I...
by Margulan B. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, UA-Affiliate, _
Hi! My name is Margulan, and I’m currently a study-abroad student at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid in Spain. I chose this university because it’s one of the most reputable in the country—and yes, the classes are challenging! But what truly drew me in was Madrid...
by Jade Cartolano | Oct 15, 2025 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led
It happened in slow motion. I was on a paddleboard in the ocean off the coast of Panama. I was surrounded by crystal clear blue water and the laughter of my friends. One minute I was asking my friend to take a photo of me and the next – plop – my phone slipped out of...
by Jade Cartolano | Oct 15, 2025 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led
I never thought I would be salsa dancing on a rooftop, under a sky full of stars, in a country I have never been to, but that is the thing about trying new things, you never know saying yes will turn into an unforgettable memory. When I first was told that we...
by William W. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
To start off this blog, I think that traveling to New Zealand for this trip was the easiest it has ever been for me. Because my mother is a Maori woman herself, I have been to New Zealand about five or six times in my life.Both of my flights to Houston and Los Angeles...
by Katrina F. | Oct 14, 2025 | By College, Commerce & Business, Duration, Europe, Honors College, Program Type, Region, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Tip number 1: Expect the unexpected and try not to stress over what you cannot control. Due to not knowing when my passport/visa was coming back to me, I had to pay more to change my flight to a week and a half later. Although it was sad missing a lot of orientation...
by Brandon S. | Oct 14, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This study abroad experience has been incredible, and it is just getting started! I arrived one week ago, and within thirty minutes of my arrival at the hotel/hostel, we went to an intermediate school and learned about the education system of New Zealand. We then...
by Emily A. | Oct 14, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate
It is mid-May in Melbourne. Footy is in full swing, the leaves are changing, and I am preparing for finals! While I have, and will continue to, enjoy exploring Melbourne, one of my favorite parts of studying abroad have been trips around Oceania. This area’s natural...
by Brad P. | Oct 14, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My first impressions began before I even landed in Dubrovnik. As my plane descended towards the Dubrovnik airport and it broke through the clouds, I could see the beautiful Croatian coastline. The water was strikingly blue, like I had never seen before. The small...
by Jack S. | Oct 14, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The anticipation for my study abroad trip had been on the back burner while I finished my Spring semester finals and moved out of my current housing at UA. Once that was complete on Friday, it began to set in that in a few short days, I would be on my way to...
by Chase U. | Oct 14, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My latest adventure has taken me from Bidgood and Hewson Hall, all the way to the University of Dubrovnik, Croatia. As someone who has never been to Europe, this whole experience thus far has been magical. I have to admit, I was pretty nervous at first, making my way...
by Rob K. | Oct 14, 2025 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Summer, _
Hello! Earlier today, I finally arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam after a very long journey starting from Birmingham, Alabama. To be honest, so far, the city is about as I expected based on my past travel experience to Southeast Asia. In other words, I am enjoying...
by Stephanie G. | Oct 14, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
On Sunday, May 4th, I hugged my parents one last time before I went through the Atlanta airport security line. This was my first time flying alone and I was trying not to be nervous about the idea of being suspended over the Atlantic for eight hours. Compared to the...
by Gabrielle D. | Oct 14, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, Summer
I didn’t expect Zadar to become my favorite stop, but it stole my heart in just one night. Tucked along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, Zadar wasn’t high on my travel wishlist. It was supposed to be a stop along the way, a scenic pause before heading elsewhere. But from...
