by Grey B. | Oct 5, 2026 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Coming to The University of Alabama, I was certain of a lot of things. I would come to experience some of which would come to fruition after my first year and some of which I would still have to look forward to. One of the only things I never saw coming was the fact...
by Abigail U. | Oct 1, 2026 | Asia, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
Upon arriving back home, I felt grateful for the experiences that I had while abroad and Bangkok. Of course I will miss the people I met, fun excursions, and the daily walk to the coffee shop, but I am also happy to be back home with my family and able to share with...
by Itzel N. | Sep 30, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Now that a few months have passed since studying abroad in, I have had time to reflect on just how meaningful the experience was. At the time, I knew I was making incredible memories, but I didn’t realize how much the trip would continue to impact me long after...
by Kylie B. | Sep 30, 2026 | By College, Commerce & Business, Duration, Faculty-Led, Program Type, Region, South America, Summer, _
I am traveling to Argentina, Chile, and Peru with the UA in South America: Innovation & Entrepreneurship Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program from May 7 to 19. As a biology student on the pre-medical track and in the STEM to MBA Program, I chose this international...
by Tyler D. | Sep 28, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I found out about the study abroad trip to Belize — and that my scholarship would help pay for it — I got pretty excited. For many years I have been interested in exploring different ecosystems and learning about the role each organism plays, taking...
by Alyssa B. | Sep 28, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
As my trip to Belize gets closer, it’s starting to feel more real with every passing day. The decision to study abroad came from a simple but powerful desire: I want to see more of the world. I’ve always been curious about life beyond the United States,...
by Brianna Hobson | Sep 15, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
From the moment I set foot in the London Heathrow Airport, I was in awe. Exhausted and stiff from an overnight flight and surrounded by a flurry of people aside, I was ecstatic to be somewhere I had always dreamed of going. Aside from what the UA orientation told us...
by Sadie B. | Aug 25, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
One of the many murals inside the City Hall building of Oslo Hello everyone! My name is Sadie Benson, and I am an upcoming sophomore at the University of Alabama, majoring in Finance and Accounting. This summer II, I am studying Literature in Norway. Before travelling...
by Cassidy G. | Aug 24, 2026 | Africa, Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Internship, Summer, _
After spending the last three months in Europe, I’m finally back in the United States. It’s strange not spending every Thursday night figuring out where I’m flying next or every weekend wandering through a new city. For months, my life revolved...
by Kate B | Aug 24, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
The latter two photos were taken on my trip to Washington State. The first photo is from my first day in Dublin, wearing my new raincoat! Since I’m majoring in Secondary Education Social Science, studying abroad becomes harder for me to fit with my coursework as I...
by Bayli Drobil | Aug 24, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
When I initially committed to studying abroad back in early spring, I was hesitant about the fact that none of the friends I had already made at UA would be joining me in Oxford. During my orientation, there were groups of people who already knew each other going into...
by Bayli Drobil | Aug 24, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As somebody who just returned from studying abroad in Oxford for the month of July, I thought it would be helpful to share what I believe are essential things to pack in your suitcase. Before leaving for my trip, I spent a lot of time trying to figure out what I...
by Gracie P. | Aug 24, 2026 | Comm & Info Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hard to believe that one week has passed since I got to Porto, Portugal for the European Innovation Academy! This study abroad program marks my first international flight, my first time in Europe, and not to mention my first time studying abroad— let’s just say...
by Allison D. | Aug 24, 2026 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer
Now that I am back home, I miss having walking incorporated into my daily life. I enjoy exercise with a purpose, and walking to get places gives you a purpose to exercise. I am, however, glad to be able to drive in a car with air conditioning. I have found myself...
by Rebecca M. | Aug 24, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
These are some Japanese Stab Binding books that I got to make in my Book Arts Class While I am studying at Oxford, I am taking two classes. The first is a fantasy creative writing course with Dr. Kidd. Within the class, we read short stories, discuss elements of Lewis...
by Rebecca M. | Aug 24, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
As someone who has had a peanut allergy my entire life, I have become very used to navigating eating in the states. I know how to properly read the ingredient labels, how to order in restaurants, and what ingredients to expect in common US foods. However, when going...
by Rebecca M. | Aug 24, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
Paddington London Underground Station While I was studying abroad in Oxford, I did not ride in a car for the entire month. Instead, I had the opportunity to use every other common form of transportation. I used planes, trains, buses, and even boats. Before going...
by Bayli Drobil | Aug 24, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Closer Look at Christ Church Meadow Gorgeous View of Magdalen College One of the first things I had to adjust to when I arrived in Oxford was the time difference. Coming from Alabama, I was six hours behind the United Kingdom, which did not feel like a major...
by Alex D. | Aug 24, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
Being back in the wonderful state of Iowa again after being abroad in Guatemala for three weeks is certainly jarring. The other day I went to Culver’s and began ordering in Spanish before realizing my mistake. Having been to a country far different from our own...
by Kate B | Aug 24, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When people talk about going abroad, culture shock is a topic that often comes up. Two days after arriving in Ireland, I should have been deep in culture shock, but instead I experienced something stranger: uncanny familiarity. We were hiking the Spinc, which roughly...
