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Prioritizing Spain Experience over “Student” Expectations

Prioritizing Spain Experience over “Student” Expectations

by Matthew C | Jun 22, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _

My time in Spain was defined by a single mantra.   I told myself: “I’m not in Spain to be a student. I’m a student so I can be in Spain.” Those two sentences shaped my study abroad experience, guiding daily decisions. Two examples: First,...
Field Trip Opportunities at JCU, Australia

Field Trip Opportunities at JCU, Australia

by Sydney H | Jun 22, 2023 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _

Sydney Higgenbottom
Best things to do: In and Around Townsville, AUS

Best things to do: In and Around Townsville, AUS

by Sydney H | Jun 22, 2023 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _

Sydney Higgenbottom
The return back to reality

The return back to reality

by Shannon Tagler | Jun 22, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

My program ended May 28th and looking back at my time in Europe it seemed to go by so quickly, yet still feel like I was gone for years. Although the program was only 15 days long it is crazy how many special bonds and friendships you can create. Our farewell dinner...
Midway Through Abroad Experience in Barcelona

Midway Through Abroad Experience in Barcelona

by Dean Carper | Jun 22, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _

Authors, Art, and Aqueducts: An Action-Packed Second Week in Madrid

Authors, Art, and Aqueducts: An Action-Packed Second Week in Madrid

by Ryan Farneth | Jun 18, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

¿Qué tal, amigos? It’s Ryan here, back with an update from Madrid, Spain. As I get more settled in here, the days seem to fly by faster and faster! It’s been another fun-filled week, and I’m glad I get to tell you more about it. Sit back, relax, and...
Leaving Denmark – What I’ll miss and What I am glad to have back.

Leaving Denmark – What I’ll miss and What I am glad to have back.

by A. Groene | Jun 16, 2023 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

With one last hurrah before leaving Denmark, the last week of our program was a nice reprieve from some pretty rigorous coursework. We finally had plenty of time to do a few last excursions into Copenhagen to make memories. As a program with DTU, we had a short trip...
Athens

Athens

by Barek B. | Jun 16, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

live, laugh, mushy peas

live, laugh, mushy peas

by Margaret J | Jun 16, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _

A Sunset To Remember

A Sunset To Remember

by Jackson C. | Jun 16, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

Stepping Into History

Stepping Into History

by Jackson C. | Jun 16, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

Culture Shock in Zagreb

Culture Shock in Zagreb

by Jackson C. | Jun 16, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Summer in Barcelona: Pre-Departure

Summer in Barcelona: Pre-Departure

by Caitlin Williams | Jun 16, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _

Hey everyone! My name is Caitlin Williams and I am currently studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain for 6 weeks.I chose to study abroad because of the amazing opportunity it gives students to be immersed in another culture, language, and lifestyle for a period of time...
Bama Blog #1 – Choosing the Perfect Program

Bama Blog #1 – Choosing the Perfect Program

by Adley Ragan | Jun 16, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _

By: Adley Ragan Hi fellow study abroad students! I would like to start first by introducing myself. My name is Adley Ragan, and I am an upcoming Junior from Nashville, Tennessee and I am pursuing a major in Marketing with a minor in Real Estate. Last Summer I worked...
Things I Would Change And Things I Would Do A Million Times Over Again : Reflecting On An Incredible Trip To New Zealand

Things I Would Change And Things I Would Do A Million Times Over Again : Reflecting On An Incredible Trip To New Zealand

by Julia Leskow | Jun 16, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Education, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer

After an amazing month abroad, I took some time to reflect on my once-in-a-lifetime trip to New Zealand. While thinking of all the wonderful memories I made, I took the time to think of the advice I would give to someone who would be in my position in the future....
A Summary of the Best Experience of My Life

A Summary of the Best Experience of My Life

by Bryce Schottelkotte | Jun 16, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Today is my first day home after my two week study abroad to Stockholm, Sweden and Amsterdam, Netherlands. I can honestly say this was one of the most impactful experiences I have ever had. From learning about the countries healthcare and higher education systems, so...
First Two Weeks in Sint Maarten

First Two Weeks in Sint Maarten

by Malia Elliott | Jun 16, 2023 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, North America, Summer, _

Prior to coming to Sint Maarten, I had major fears about what life would be like on the island for me. Would I make friends with my classmates? Would the locals accept us? Would I adjust well to their way of living? The short answer is yes, but not without some...

A long weekend in Cartagena, Colombia

by Ryan E. | Jun 16, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _

Although our program is based out of Barranquilla, Colombia, this weekend, like the last, was spent in Cartagena. Cartagena is a beautiful city full of colonial history. On our way there, we went to Volcan de Totumo, a volcano full of volcanic mud that we were able to...
My First Excursion – Santorini, Greece!

My First Excursion – Santorini, Greece!

by Lauren Mccombs | Jun 16, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate

First Impressions – Sorrento, Italy

First Impressions – Sorrento, Italy

by Lauren Mccombs | Jun 16, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _

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