by Kyleigh K. | Nov 5, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Community Health Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Internship, Summer, _
Why? I chose to do an internship based study abroad program because I wanted to gain hands on learning experience. I plan to become a Physician Assistant, and the admissions process for it is highly competitive. I wanted something unique to set me apart from other...
by Alyssa B. | Nov 5, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
I can’t decide if I feel sadder that my time in Belize is already over or happier that I got to experience something so incredible and make lifelong friends along the way. When we arrived at the airport to fly home, we all cried and hugged each other goodbye. I...
by Kyleigh K. | Nov 2, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Internship, Summer, _
How did I find the right program for me? Here is a breakdown of questions I asked myself when choosing my program using the UA Study Abroad Program Search! When (Semester, Summer, Winter, May Interim) UA Faculty Led or Affiliate Where (if you have preference)...
by Sarah J. | Nov 2, 2026 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
Seeing the world is something on my mind truly every day. Whether it’s a new continent, country, or city, traveling explores culture, customs, and the world itself in so many ways. My passion for traveling began at a very young age and continued to grow more and...
by Aliyah E. | Nov 2, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Internship, Summer, _
I chose to study abroad after being encouraged to do so by an Education Abroad advisor at a football tailgate. I was able to work with my biology advisor to find a spot that would allow for my credits abroad to count towards my biology degree, and he explained to me...
by Alyssa B. | Oct 26, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
Studying abroad in Belize has been one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. When I first arrived, I felt a mix of nervousness and excitement. I had never traveled somewhere so different from home before, and being abroad initially felt a little...
by Alayna H. | Oct 22, 2026 | Central America, Community Health Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
05/13/2026 As I sit on the plane that is taking me to Costa Rica, I can’t help but share a few sentiments. Over the past week, I felt a different mix of emotions. My feelings ranged from sadness and apprehension to excitement. Overall, I am excited to go to Costa...
by Ej J. | Oct 22, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
On May 1st, 2026, I graduated with a B.S. degree in Computer Science with a concentration in Cybersecurity. 4 days later, I immediately drove to Atlanta where I would meet my classmates for the Management Information Systems (MIS) Europe Study Abroad experience in...
by Matthew O. | Oct 15, 2026 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, UA-Affiliate
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from travelling, it’s that you have to expect the unexpected. No matter how much you plan, prepare, or organize before the trip, something will go wrong. It’s not a matter of if, but when. Whether it’s a...
by Lucas B. | Oct 15, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My name is Luke, and I am very excited to go on my study abroad trip. I will be spending 3 days in Barcelona, a week in Lisbon, and a week in Porto. I will be traveling with the Management Information Systems department and studying Information Systems in Europe at...
by Madisyn Harris | Oct 8, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Coming back for my second arrival honestly felt so different from the first time—in a really good way. The first time I got here, everything felt kind of chaotic and new, and I was just trying to figure things out. This time, it felt way more familiar, like I actually...
by Grey B. | Oct 5, 2026 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Coming to The University of Alabama, I was certain of a lot of things. I would come to experience some of which would come to fruition after my first year and some of which I would still have to look forward to. One of the only things I never saw coming was the fact...
by Abigail U. | Oct 1, 2026 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
Upon arriving back home, I felt grateful for the experiences that I had while abroad and Bangkok. Of course I will miss the people I met, fun excursions, and the daily walk to the coffee shop, but I am also happy to be back home with my family and able to share with...
by Itzel N. | Sep 30, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Now that a few months have passed since studying abroad in, I have had time to reflect on just how meaningful the experience was. At the time, I knew I was making incredible memories, but I didn’t realize how much the trip would continue to impact me long after...
by Julie B K. | Sep 30, 2026 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester
I have been in Dublin for over two weeks now studying at UCD, and it has been so much fun! When I first got here I was nervous, but my whole IFSA group bonded fast, and we hang out all of the time now. My first impressions of Dublin have been super positive. The...
by Kylie B. | Sep 30, 2026 | By College, Commerce & Business, Duration, Faculty-Led, Program Type, Region, South America, Summer, _
I am traveling to Argentina, Chile, and Peru with the UA in South America: Innovation & Entrepreneurship Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program from May 7 to 19. As a biology student on the pre-medical track and in the STEM to MBA Program, I chose this international...
by Ellyssa A. | Sep 29, 2026 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Taking classes abroad in Barcelona has been a different experience from what I’m used to at the University of Alabama. One of the biggest differences is the people in my classes. Instead of being surrounded by students from Alabama, my classmates come from all over...
by Tyler D. | Sep 28, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I found out about the study abroad trip to Belize — and that my scholarship would help pay for it — I got pretty excited. For many years I have been interested in exploring different ecosystems and learning about the role each organism plays, taking...
by Alyssa B. | Sep 28, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
As my trip to Belize gets closer, it’s starting to feel more real with every passing day. The decision to study abroad came from a simple but powerful desire: I want to see more of the world. I’ve always been curious about life beyond the United States,...
by Abbye W. | Sep 23, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Honors College, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I planned my trip to Cinque Terre as a solo experience. I booked a guided excursion that included a hike between villages, expecting a quiet day where I would move at my own pace and take everything in on my own. The morning of the trip, I arrived at the train meeting...
