by Matthew W | Jul 7, 2015 | Engineering, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
I am in a 9 week study abroad program that starts in Rome (3 weeks), continues in Paris (3 weeks) and London (2 weeks) and finishes in Glasgow (1 week). In my five weeks studying abroad, I have taken a lot of photographs. Some of them have been pretty good, which is...
by Talia U | Jul 7, 2015 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have just completed my first week back home in the United States and it was not what I was expecting. I have been able to see my family and friends as well as have some interesting encounters with strangers. When I arrived in the airport, it was weird hearing...
by Abigail R | Jul 7, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
I randomly decided to go to Alabama not knowing much about the school or state and knowing absolutely no one and it ended up being the best decision I’ve ever made. This is also how I decided to go abroad, I believe that all the crazy decisions I’ve made...
by Ashley | Jul 7, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Tomorrow I set off for England! I’ve spent all summer preparing myself, planning what to pack, and just imagining what daily life will be like. I am studying abroad with UA in Oxford as part of the Honors College. I chose to study abroad because I absolutely...
by Elliot S | Jul 7, 2015 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I write this post from Rome, having finished my class in Greece. When we started the trip, it was difficult to imagine the scenery getting any better than it could have. We began in Santorini, a class of twenty students. Of those twenty, I had only known two before...
by Sarah M | Jul 7, 2015 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Summer
I never imagined that I would have the opportunity to travel abroad during my college years. Yet, here I am, about to leave for China. My study abroad group and I will be traveling for thirty-six hours to arrive in Xiamen, China. I have absolutely no idea what to...
by Miranda B | Jul 7, 2015 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Hello, Bama Blog readers! I’m Miranda, a junior studying fashion design at the Paris American Academy in Paris this month. For my first post, I’ll talk about my first impressions of Paris and what I’ve learned so far. I’ve thrown in some...
by Alicia P | Jul 7, 2015 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
Woke up on our last day and made last minute checks on all my assignments before turning it in. Three of us decided to go get waffles on a stick but turns out they actually didn’t have any so we got crepes instead, good last breakfast in Greece. From there...
by Karissa A | Jul 6, 2015 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Traveling, even for the most grounded person, is something I think all of us dream of doing. In secret, openly, everyone wants to see parts of the world they have never seen before. No matter if it’s a neighboring county or the opposite hemisphere. For me, I...
by Taylor R | Jul 6, 2015 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Well, my name is Taylor Ramble and about one year ago I decided that I wanted to go abroad. I am now one week away from starting classes in Oxford, England. I leave for Atlanta in 6 days and I still don’t have everything I need. In the beginning I thought that...
by Rachael G | Jul 6, 2015 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
I’m wandering through the student union in midwinter, attempting to kill time before class. Fortunately for my wanderlust and unfortunately for my finances, today is the study abroad fair. Each booth whispers to me, reaching with phantom hands to pull me closer....
by John C | Jul 6, 2015 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I got to the airport in Madrid, I knew that the adjustment back into English was going to be a difficult one. The airport employees knew that our group was all Americans and as such, we would usually receive a barrage of English and Spanish words mixed...
by Keema B | Jul 6, 2015 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
I can’t believe I’m going to be traveling to East Asia in a few days! Many factors played into my decision to study abroad. One of the factors that played into my decision is my desire to provide medical care to people that are not able to afford it. Serving others...
by Talia U | Jul 6, 2015 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester
And Subway does too. This may come as a surprise for some of you (as it did for me too) when you travel to another country. Their rules and norms are sometimes completely different from the united states, which can be cool or sometimes even crappy. While living in...
by Lindsay S | Jun 25, 2015 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
With the countdown to Chile officially started, as has happened so often before, there is the sensation of running downhill without thought to slowing – capable of focusing only on the trip nearly at hand. Despite my best efforts to appear calm, it is apparent...
by Reagan P | Jun 25, 2015 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Well, my glorious four week adventure in Spain has finally come to an end. I’m sitting here in my living room, back in my own house, eating goldfish and catching up on TV. It seems kind of dull when I compare it to what I was doing just a week ago. A friend and...
by Nicholas R | Jun 25, 2015 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
I chose to study abroad in Barcelona for various reasons. These reasons surround my major at the University of Alabama and experiences that I seek to gain. I am currently double majoring in Marketing and Management with an international focus. The University of...
by Caroline | Jun 25, 2015 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
One thing I’ve learned on this trip is the true meaning of adventure. Some may consider it stepping out of their comfort zone to travel to another country, but comfort can be found anywhere. True adventure comes when you immerse yourself. If you are not going to take...
by Elisabeth S | Jun 25, 2015 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer
…do as the Bavarians do. I was only in the Free State of Bavaria for three days and four nights; but in that short time, I was able to see and experience much of the Bavarian culture. Upon our arrival in München, we were almost immediately thrown into the depths...
by Andreea P | Jun 25, 2015 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
It has been a little over 3 weeks of my 4 week study abroad program in Florence, Italy, meaning there are only DAYS left…! It’s been….breathtaking, culturally amazing, new, incredible, wonderful, an experience of a lifetime, too fast, and overall an...
