by Brynna M | May 18, 2022 | Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
When I started thinking about study abroad, I knew I wanted to travel if possible. Part of why I chose London was because it seemed like a great location for traveling around to other places in Europe. Though covid has meant changing rules and restrictions throughout...
by Miranda R | May 17, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
From new lecturers to new students to possibly a new language, studying abroad can bring about many new experiences. Adjusting to the new environment can take tim e, motivation, and perserverance. After studying at The University of Alabama for three and a half years,...
by Camden C | May 15, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I am studying abroad in Madrid, Spain and this last weekend my roommates and I took a trip just south to Tangier, Morocco. I was especially excited about this trip because I knew it would be a much different culture than I have seen before, and I was also excited to...
by Channler S | May 10, 2022 | Asia, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate, _
So you have found yourself visiting the mountainous, bustling city of Busan. Located in the southeastern part of South Korea, Busan is the second-largest city with beautiful beaches, bustling night markets, and plenty of notable landmarks to check out. However, even...
by Brian C | May 5, 2022 | Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
A few weeks ago, for my spring break, me and a few of my roommates decided to use or week of free time to take a trip around the Iberian Peninsula. We went to Madrid for a few days first, which we all enjoyed, but found ourselves blown away at how much we fell in live...
by C. Flaherty | May 4, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Food Spanish food is very diverse depending on the region you are in. While in Spain we have tried many authentic Spanish foods including croquetas, tortilla de patatas, paella, patatas bravas,...
by Raider M | Apr 30, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
At first, I was a little overwhelmed with how large of a city Madrid is, having over 6 million people. I thought that it was going to be very difficult trying to navigate all that it has to offer. But, after taking a couple weeks to adjust, I found that there is so...
by Camden C | Apr 28, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I have now been in Spain for 3 months, and it was a challenging change at times. During the Alabama study abroad seminar, they discussed the different phases of emotions we would go through abroad and they were exactly right. There were times of missing friends and...
by C. Flaherty | Apr 28, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Courses Academics in Spain vary from the United States in so many ways. In most courses, there are two meeting days for 2 hours a piece. One large group for lecture and the other in a reduced group for application of the material. The classes I am taking in Spain are...
by Reagan M | Nov 14, 2021 | All Year, Europe, Semester, _
Moving to another country seems like an insurmountable task, and for me, it has not been a walk in the park. Despite the fact that I have spent over half a year preparing, and have had support from my parents, UA study abroad advisor, program chairwoman, and abroad...
by Michelle H | Nov 8, 2021 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Never in my life had I sat in a plane for over 10 hours, let alone flown across an ocean. Surprisingly, I did not expect to be nervous when arriving in a new country despite being unfamiliar with its language and culture. At first, when descending into Rome, I was...
by Rowan | Oct 26, 2021 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Italian food is very prevalent in American culture with Italian classics such as pasta and pizza filling tables all over the US. I have got several longing requests from friends and family back home to describe the food, so I thought I would write about it here. I...
by Daniel F | Oct 21, 2021 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Honors College, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
In college, anything is possible. Considering it’s almost been a year since I started the process of Study Abroad, I’m blown away by how fast time has passed. It has always been a dream of mine to Study Abroad and I grew up knowing I had to do it....
by Jessica G | Oct 14, 2021 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Pre-departure thoughts...
by Audra C | Sep 1, 2021 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
As I am entering my senior year at the University of Alabama, I could not be more excited to finally fulfill my dreams of studying abroad! From my very first year in college, I knew that travel was an area that I wanted to pursue in my life. After reading the...
by Caroline G | Aug 9, 2021 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Trevi Fountain I am writing this post from my bed back home. It is so hard to believe that my time in Rome has come to an end. I feel like my 10 weeks in Rome went by so quickly. While I am glad to be home and getting to see my friends and family again, I do miss Rome...
by Jacob L | Aug 4, 2021 | Commerce & Business, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
As my departure date gets closer and closer, I am feeling a rush of excitement and am ready to go abroad. My name is Jacob Limbocker and I just finished my sophomore year at UA and am about to spend the next six weeks in England where I will be taking classes at the...
by Caleb P | Jul 29, 2021 | Australia/New Zealand, By College, Commerce & Business, Internship, Semester, Summer, _
by Chase M | Jul 6, 2021 | Engineering, Europe, Honors College, Semester, _
For all the STEM Majors that want to study abroad, here’s a blog from someone who isn’t from the Business side of campus. At least from my experiences, American culture fantasizes travel. Young children are taught that a successful life usually includes...
by Josh F | Dec 23, 2020 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Well, it crept up on me pretty fast, but I’ve just recently returned from my Fall semester abroad in Dublin, Ireland. Despite the pandemic and other complications that kept my time abroad uncertain, I’m honestly very happy and surprised with how much I was...
