by Jackson H. | Jul 31, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Honors College, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate
Since my last post, I have been frantically trying to milk everything that I can out of my final weeks in Europe, and today I return home. After my resolution to be intentional about being as receptive as possible to the places and people that have hosted my time on...
by Olivia Cooper | Jul 14, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
Before I start sharing my stories of these past few days, I want to explain why I chose to study abroad and the UK in particular. My name is Olivia, and I am an upcoming Junior, studying Public Health at the University of Alabama. I have always been interested in the...
by Craig K. | Jun 18, 2026 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
The Cologne Cathedral (pictured above) is home to massive stained glass windows, some of which date back to the 1200’s. This is my third blog on my honors faculty-led study abroad in Germany. If you are interested in hearing about my expectations before-hand and...
by Katrina F. | Jan 5, 2026 | By College, Commerce & Business, Duration, Europe, Honors College, Program Type, Region, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I’ve officially been back in the US for one month. I wish I had more time there, but I’m glad I’m home at the same time. One thing I will say for anyone going abroad – eat as much as you want because the food is to die for. I miss Italian food...
by Nathanael J. | Dec 12, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
Wow, what a trip. I have so much to reflect on I don’t even know where to start. Even though I joined late, I feel like I have been on this trip for the whole time. As we wrap up on the last day or so, I want to say thanks to everyone in the group. I felt so welcomed...
by Konnor C. | Dec 11, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
Following a flight cancellation and rescheduling, I have finally returned to Alabama. After passing through security and approaching the gate of my flight, which had been delayed, I received a notification that my flight had been cancelled due to mechanical problems....
by Konnor C. | Dec 11, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
Taking part in the European Innovation Academy program, this summer has led me, alongside thirty other UA students, to Porto, Portugal. What I quickly realized was just how dense the city of Porto was, and that I would certainly need some time to adjust before I could...
by Avery T. | Dec 11, 2025 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
In Vietnam there is a very special place one can visit and in doing so take part in Guinness record holding cable cart rides. The place is Mount Fransipan and it is the tallest peak in all of Indochina measuring over 10,000 feet in elevation or 3,147 meters. The first...
by Kaya H. | Dec 5, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Non-traditional, Summer
It is with a heavy heart that I must say that my experience abroad has come to an end. As I stood at the airport gate, waiting to board my last of seven planes, I felt a strange sense of longing and relief within me. My abroad trip was nothing short of miraculous; it...
by Alayna B. | Nov 17, 2025 | Engineering, Europe, Honors College, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Study abroad was nothing like I had possibly imagined – and yet it was everything that I needed. Before I left, I would have totally considered myself an introvert. I studied alone, and that is what I spent most of my time doing just to survive my engineering career....
by Alayna B. | Nov 17, 2025 | Engineering, Europe, Honors College, Semester, UA-Affiliate
That feeling of regret. I know it all too well. I had planned to study abroad in Madrid for the past 6 months. I was so excited to have a break from my regular courses and experience an entirely new culture. How refreshing that would be! But, when my plane touched...
by Claire A. | Nov 4, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
Dear Reader, When I first arrived at Worcester College, I must say that I felt deeply disappointed. The picturesque campus that I had been promised was under renovation, with scaffolding and fences blocking its beauty from view. To add to my disappointment, I realized...
by Claire A. | Nov 4, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
After taking time to reflect on my summer in Oxford, these are the seven tips I have for students studying abroad next year! Research! Take the time to find 3-5 places to visit, events to go to, or foods to try in your new home. Not only with this familiarize yourself...
by Kaya H. | Oct 16, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Non-traditional, Summer, _
If you’re anything like me, the thought of studying abroad brings a wave of excitement and nerves. Before I came to the university, I dreamed of studying abroad, but never thought I’d have the opportunity, due to finances and class constraints. But now, in my final...
by Raegan H. | Oct 16, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Internship, Summer
My study abroad program in Thessaloniki, Greece has been one of the most educational, enriching things I have ever experienced. In my internship, I have joined a group of students at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in planning and promoting an international film...
by Addison S. | Oct 15, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
Kia Ora! So, I actually began to write a blog about the indescribable beauty of the nature of New Zealand, but before I finished it, we went to a dinner that felt much more important to me to share about. (I will gladly share some beautiful pictures of NZ at the end,...
by Dawson M. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
The New Zealand scenery has definitely not disappointed. We have gone on about four or five hikes so far and they have been absolutely gorgeous. It’s crazy to me that I’ve been in the country for two weeks now and that my trip is almost over. Each day individually...
by Katrina F. | Oct 14, 2025 | By College, Commerce & Business, Duration, Europe, Honors College, Program Type, Region, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Tip number 1: Expect the unexpected and try not to stress over what you cannot control. Due to not knowing when my passport/visa was coming back to me, I had to pay more to change my flight to a week and a half later. Although it was sad missing a lot of orientation...
by Lily C. | Oct 14, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, Honors College, _
I recently began my study abroad in New Zealand through UA’s honors program. I was originally intrigued by this program because New Zealand has always been a country that has piqued my interest, and I thought study abroad was the perfect opportunity to visit this...
by Raegan H. | Oct 10, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Internship, Summer
I’ve known that I wanted to study abroad since early high school. In fact, it’s a large reason why I came to the University of Alabama. I knew that the University was extremely supportive of study abroad experiences, and it was close to home, so I would be better...
