by Ciara L. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Returning home is bittersweet. While I am excited to reunite with family and friends, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia for my time abroad. The familiarity of home is comforting, yet I miss the vibrant culture and sense of adventure I experienced in...
by Tyler L. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Being abroad in Panamá has been a very breathtaking, eye opening, and mind boggling experience. There were too many memorable experiences to write in a single blog post, but I’ll try to touch on some of my personal culture shocks and fascinating experiences from an...
by Tyler L. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer
Hi, my name is Tyler LeValley and I’m a marketing major at UA. I chose to study abroad to improve my cultural perspective and to better understand how companies operate internationally. I primarily chose this program because I did not want to commit to the costs and...
by Sara J. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Hey there! My name is Sara Jeffrey, and I am a finance major at the Capstone. I have always been interested in business and studying abroad, but I did not know how I would incorporate the two into my major or curriculum. At Bama Bound, there was a pamphlet included in...
by Samuel A. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
My anticipation builds as I sit here in the airport, moments away from boarding my flight to Panama. This journey marks the beginning of a week filled with adventure and discovery. As I await our flight, I reflect on the reasons that led me to choose this study abroad...
by Tavarious B. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
Today is the day I return home to the US. This experience has been more than what i anticipated. Along with gaining knowledge and opportunities to connect with ambiguous CEO’s and leaders that contribute to Latin America’s GDP, this opportunity develops...
by Tavarious B. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer
As my Plane descend on Panama, I notice the height of the architecture of the buildings. The city was filled with thriving night life and reminds me of Miami at night. When first arriving to Panama I immediately took off of my jacket. It was around midnight but felt...
by Tavarious B. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
As I look out of the window of the plane taking us to Panama, i could only worry about if I came prepared enough. I recall a weeks before this exciting day, researching about every single detail I could find about the companies that we were going to be introduced to....
by Kelley P. | Apr 3, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Hola! My name is Kelley Pham and I am a freshman that is currently double majoring in Finance and Marketing. I am a Tuscaloosa native (#Be1Pat) and am looking forward to sharing my Panama study abroad stories with you all! As a child, I had always dreamed of studying...
by Ciara L. | Apr 3, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
When I arrived in Panama, I was instantly struck by the people’s vivid energy and kindness. The bustling streets, along with colorful and tall buildings and vibrant music, portrayed a dynamic and culturally rich country. One of my favorite aspects of Panama is...
by Ciara L. | Apr 3, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer
I have always wanted to study abroad since I was a kid, but I never imagined I would have the opportunity until I saw the Freshman Access Grant Panama Business Trip. Coming into college, I was prepared to take on any opportunity to broaden my viewpoint and obtain a...
by Zoi M. | Apr 3, 2024 | Central America, Comm & Info Sciences, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
As I reminisce about my time spent in Panama, I find myself struggling to adequately express the depth of gratitude I feel for having had this extraordinary experience. It’s been a journey that has not only enriched my understanding of business but has also...
by Zoi M. | Apr 3, 2024 | Central America, Comm & Info Sciences, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
As we find ourselves at the midpoint of our adventure, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of awe. When I first stepped foot onto my college campus, the thought of embarking on an international journey before completing my freshman year seemed like a distant dream....
by Zoi M. | Apr 3, 2024 | Central America, Comm & Info Sciences, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Hey folks! Just dropping in to share the details about my upcoming trip to Panama – less than a week left, and the excitement is real! This is my first time venturing abroad, and let me tell you, the anticipation is through the roof! Today, I and the awesome people...
by Brooke H. | Jan 8, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
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by Anabelle B. | Jan 8, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Today is December 19, 2023, and it’s my last day living in Athens, Greece. My home for the last 4 months has left me nothing short of amazed, and I’ve loved (almost) every second of my time here. I feel just as familiar with this beautiful city as I do...
by Jessica Smith | Jan 8, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Sometimes we get so excited about being abroad, we forget that we’re there to study. When deciding where you will go to study abroad, it’s important to consider the academic structures of the universities you are considering. Often, they are quite different to the...
by Anabelle B. | Jan 5, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I’ve been living in Athens, Greece for almost 10 weeks now, and as the days tick down, I’m both dreading leaving this adventure, and excited to get home and start the next one. Things have gotten progressively more difficult in my time here, balancing...
by Matthew C | Jan 5, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
What trip to India is complete without visiting the Taj Mahal? After a full semester of classes in Bangalore, my classmates and I took a group trip to North India. We explored the sights of Jaipur, Agra, and Delhi in a whirlwind five days, seeing, Nahargarh Fort, the...
by Matthew C | Jan 5, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I spent the majority of 2023 as an expat, living in Madrid, Spain and Bangalore, India. Both locations were thrilling, full of vivid experiences, meaningful friendships, and memories I will cherish for years to come. Now, one month after returning stateside for the...
