by Sameen H. | Oct 14, 2025 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
When I first arrived in my program’s first host country of Malaysia, I was immediately struck by the heat and humidity that far exceeded any I had ever encountered in the United States. In fact, it was so humid that in the last few minutes of my flight to Kuala...
by Yasmine H. | Oct 14, 2025 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Deciding to study abroad has been one of the best choices of my college experience! I wanted to immerse myself in a new culture. On top of gaining a broader worldview, I wanted to meet more people outside of a typical classroom setting. Emotionally, I feel a mix of...
by Anika C. | Oct 14, 2025 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer
I leave tomorrow morning for Rabat, Morocco, and it still doesn’t feel real. This trip is something I’ve been looking forward to, but now that it’s here, I’m feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. I’ve studied abroad in theory before, reading about it and planning,...
by Aubrey M. | Oct 14, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As I prepare to study abroad, I’m filled with so much excitement and anticipation. I’ll be spending 16 days in Europe, visiting Ghent, Belgium; London, UK; and Amsterdam, Netherlands. Having never been to Europe before, I knew I had to seize this opportunity when it...
by Georgia M. | Oct 14, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, _
Hi, my name is Georgia, and I have been blessed with the opportunity to study abroad with The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business. My fellow classmates and I are traveling to Cairns, Australia; Sydney, Australia; and Auckland New Zealand. I...
by Willow M. | Oct 14, 2025 | Asia, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hi there! My name is Willow and I’m going on the UA in South Korea trip to study advertising and public relations strategies internationally! I’m currently 18 days out from flying to Incheon Airport, and I won’t lie, I’m a little nervous....
by Chloe P. | Oct 14, 2025 | By College, Duration, Europe, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Region, Summer, UA-Affiliate
As I get closer to boarding my flight to Athens, Greece, I’ve been reflecting on why I chose to study abroad and what this experience means to me. I’ve always been fascinated by ancient history and culture and Athens felt like the perfect destination! As a nursing...
by Sameen H. | Oct 14, 2025 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I chose to study abroad because of the inspiration from my sister and the motivation from my parents. When my older sister, Sarah, was an undergraduate student at Mississippi State University she took part in a study abroad program to various European countries...
by Madisyn Harris | Oct 10, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Settling Into the Perth Lifestyle Life in Perth has been full of surprises, and I’ve quickly realized how different daily routines feel here compared to back home. One of the quirkiest things is how early everything closes—shopping malls shut down around 5 pm because...
by Grace T. | Oct 10, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I just arrived in Belize. It is such a beautiful place but definitely an adjustment. The hardest part about day 1 was being so excited to see everything and meet everyone while also being so exhausted from traveling all day. We stayed in Belize city on the first...
by Victoria B. | Oct 10, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
As a Sport Management major, the UA in Europe: Globalization of Sport program creates an incredible opportunity to expand my personal understanding of the international sports industry. I hope to gain firsthand insight into how sport operates on a global scale,...
by Na'Kysia B. | Oct 10, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Nursing, _
Hi! My name is Na’Kysia Boykin, and I’m a senior nursing major with a minor in psychology at the university. As I approach the final stretch of my undergraduate journey, I’m beyond excited to take part in a study abroad experience, which is something I’ve always...
by Raegan H. | Oct 10, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Internship, Summer
I’ve known that I wanted to study abroad since early high school. In fact, it’s a large reason why I came to the University of Alabama. I knew that the University was extremely supportive of study abroad experiences, and it was close to home, so I would be better...
by JP E. | Oct 10, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have always dreamed of studying abroad, and now that it is actually happening, I am ecstatic. The chance to get up close and personal with marine creatures was one of the main reasons I picked this excursion. I’ve always wanted to see coral reefs, and...
by Caeli T. | Oct 10, 2025 | Africa, Internship, Social Work, Summer, _
My internship in Ghana has been an incredible and transformative experience. During the weekends, I’ve had the chance to explore different parts of the country, including Accra, where I visited historical sites like Jamestown, the National Museum of Ghana, the...
by Luke M. | Oct 10, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I am currently three months into my study abroad program at the American College of Greece in Athens, Greece. The school is located in a neighborhood just outside the hustle and bustle of downtown, offering a peaceful and quiet atmosphere, while still being only a 30...
by Connor L. | Oct 10, 2025 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, _
Hi, my name is Connor Lanier and I am a Accounting major preparing to go to Panama City, Panama for a week over spring break. During this trip, business school freshman get to meet with various companies and their executives to get hands-on knowledge of how their...
by Victoria E. | Oct 10, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, No Photo, South America, _
Rushed with excitement, stepping foot of the plane was unreal first because it was a new country and second I couldn’t believe I was actually studying abroad. Being greeted by the bright sun and amazing host brought a smile to my face and the rest of the group....
by Caeli T. | Oct 10, 2025 | Africa, Internship, Social Work, Summer, _
I have been waiting my whole life for an opportunity like this to work internationally. For the past two years, I have been counting the days until I could get to Ghana. This program is why I stayed with the University of Alabama for grad school. And now that I am...
by Bella M. | Oct 8, 2025 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, _
I am half way through my time studying abroad in Florence, Italy! I am having an incredibly transformative experience. Florence, and Italy in general, is an amazing home base – this city is filed with history, art, and, most importantly, good food. I am studying...
