by Ethan Pipitone | May 11, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I will be departing from the US in two days to begin my professor-led abroad program, and I am both excited and nervous. I have never traveled to Europe, so I cannot wait to immerse myself in the beautiful, historic cites of Athens and Paris. Research has been a large...
by Josephine Schmitt | May 11, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
I leave in less than 48 hours, and it is all starting to hit me now! The excitement, nervousness, and anticipation are all kicking in. That is why, for my first blog post I decided to discuss why I’m studying abroad, how I’m preparing, my feelings, and my...
by Brianna Holder | May 11, 2023 | Africa, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
Since this is my first blog post I’ll go ahead and introduce myself. My name is Brianna Holder and I’m a STEM Path to the MBA student finishing up my final graduate school classes. I’m going to be a part of a faculty-led program with Dr. Morgan...
by Dy'Qwan L | May 11, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
As my final days here in France comes to a end I am having overwhelming feelings of nostalgia and sadness. Recapping and reminiscing on the first day that I arrived I can see that my view of myself and the world have changed drastically. I was submerged into a new...
by Catherine Yeilding | May 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Megan Scott | May 9, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
UA in Asia: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand I just got off of the plane from Nashville to Dallas, and I am about to fly into Tokyo where I have another connecting flight into Hanoi, Vietnam. From there, I will begin my UA abroad...
by M. Withrow | May 8, 2023 | All Year, Asia, Commerce & Business, UA-Affiliate, _
When I first arrived in Seoul I felt like I would hate it since I am not one to be super social. The language barrier I knew I would come to face was slowly creeping into my mind, making me think that I wouldn’t be able to make new friends. I would come to realize...
by J. Collins | May 8, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Being back home has been a conflicting experience. On one hand I was feeling slightly homesick throughout my trip, while on the other I began dreading the idea of leaving such a surreal experience. Studying abroad in Belize fulfilled every desire I had imagined for...
by Breeanna P | May 8, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
So, you know you want to study abroad but you are having trouble choosing a program – let’s be honest it can be a bit overwhelming! This was definitely one of the most grueling parts of the study abroad application process, but having just completed my...
by Maximilian F | May 5, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
I can’t help but feel nostalgic as I sit here in my apartment, surrounded by familiar sights and sounds, thinking back on the previous semester I spent studying abroad in Barcelona. I’m incredibly grateful to have had the chance to take part in such a...
by Maximilian F | May 5, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
As I get closer and closer to the end of my semester abroad in Barcelona, I can’t help but feel a mix of emotions. I’ve had an incredible experience – I’ve made friends from all over the world and had the opportunity to immerse myself in a culture that is so rich and...
by Maximilian F | May 5, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
As I was gearing up to start my semester abroad in Barcelona, Spain, I was a little bummed that I was going to miss another amazing spring break with my friends at Bama. I was so used to the tradition of going to Cabo, Cancun or Puerto Rico with my friends, and the...
by Noah J | May 4, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Honors College, Semester, _
My last journey of my semester abroad was to travel to Monteverde, Costa Rica to study sustainable agriculture. Living in a cloud forest was one of the most spectacular experiences of my life– everything felt so alive and interconnected. It was just like I had...
by Piper | May 3, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester
Prior to my study abroad program I had never been outside of the United States and had a lot of expectations for life while in Germany. My father is German, so I have been learning the language for many years and I also knew a lot of typical German cultural practices...
by Ella B. | May 3, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Honors College, South America, Summer, _
It’s a little over a week until I leave for Belize, and I am counting down the days! I’ve already acquired a pair of flippers and booties from a family friend, but I have still yet to pack any of the items I’ll need. There is a challenge in packing...
by Madison C. | Apr 27, 2023 | Asia, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
by Garrett U | Apr 27, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Dobry den! I have been living and studying abroad in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, for almost exactly three months, and it has quickly become my favorite city in Europe. I have lived in a very rural area for most of my life, and Tuscaloosa isn’t much of...
by Laura Waldsmith | Apr 27, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I can’t believe my trip starts so soon! I’ve been planning this trip for so long and it’s finally here. Over the past few months, I have been slowly buying things that I will need for my trip to Greece and France this summer. Most of the things are...
by Antonia S | Apr 27, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Honors College, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Study abroad has been A DREAM so far! The amount of things you get to learn from your various experiences is like nothing else in the world. Study abroad has taught me things school never could. I’ve been able to find my independence through this trip and...
by Madison R. | Apr 26, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This is my first time studying abroad and I could not be more ecstatic to leave in just a little over two weeks! In addition to the two weeks aboard with my faculty led program, I will be tagging on an additional two weeks to my trip. I have never been on a trip this...
