by Dawson W | Jul 3, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
After I finished my classes in Japan, I spent a week with a friend (pictured above) and her mom. Afterward I went to Europe and spent a few weeks taking trains to different friends I have made over the years; it was a fun experience. But, by the end of it, I was...
by Sophie Stallings | Jul 3, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Hello everyone! My name is Sophie Stallings, and I am studying abroad this summer for 6 weeks in Barcelona. I have been here for almost 2 weeks, and I wanted to give you all some advice to prepare yourself to go abroad! While preparing to go abroad, you will probably...
by Sophie Stallings | Jul 3, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
One of the best things about studying abroad is the opportunity to travel to so many different countries. This past weekend was my first trip out of Spain and I went to Cannes, France and Monte Carlo! I had the absolute best time. I wanted to share some important...
by Dawson W | Jul 3, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
My time in Japan flew by as I was thrust into an unknown new world outside the immediate sphere of Western influence. Although the fingerprints of America were present in many aspects of Japanese society, it was obvious that I was as far away from home culturally as I...
by Lauryn Smith | Jul 3, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Packing for a month abroad in a country with higher expectations for daily fashion may sound like a stressful process, however I found that it was much easier than I had originally considered. Florence, Italy is known for its fashion so I felt the need to ‘dress...
by Catharine Stockstill | Jul 3, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hey everyone! My name is Cathy Stockstill, and I am a sophomore at UA majoring in Communicative Disorders with a minor in Human Development! I am so grateful to have been given the opportunity to study abroad through UA in Greece, a faculty-led study abroad program!...
by Nicole Chavez | Jul 3, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Having been back home from Spain for just over a week now, I am mostly over the jetlag and beginning to work on final assignments for my classes. I have finally combed over most all final assignment requirements and am now settling into working mode, this has been...
by Shamaya Haughton | Jul 3, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
During the Covid-19 pandemic, coming to school was a challenging experience that limited many of the opportunities we had once taken for granted. However, when the chance to study abroad finally opened up, I knew I had to seize it. As a first-generation student, I am...
by Jacob B. | Jul 3, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
One of the biggest concerns people usually have when studying abroad is the safety not only of themselves, but of their belongings as well. Things like passports, money, keys to lodging, and phones are imperative for getting around and having a pleasant experience....
by Wesley Bryant | Jul 3, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have never mastered the art of small talk, and I likely never will. As a lifelong introvert, the concept of forcing chatter and filling awkward silences terrifies me. The copious amounts of...
by Ryan Farneth | Jul 2, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Well, here it is: the last photo I took in Madrid, Spain before flying back to the States. I took this picture sitting at my gate, waiting to board a plane to Charlotte. Ahead of me waited an 8-hour flight back to the U.S., a trip through customs, a bit of a layover,...
by Bridget H | Jun 30, 2023 | By College, Community Health Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I am nearing the end of my my study abroad program in Paris. A lot of people told me that I overpacked since I brought two big suitcases and two carry ons, and I don’t think I did at all. Maybe in some instances yes, but overall no. However, there were a few things I...
by Ryan Farneth | Jun 27, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
¡Hola otra vez! I can hardly believe I’m saying it, but after a few wonderful weeks here in Spain, I’ll be flying back to the states in just three days. In some ways the trip has flown by, and in other ways it feels like I’ve been here forever....
by Angelina N. | Jun 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
It’s hard to believe but I am on the way home from my time abroad. It doesn’t feel real that it’s already over. I had the best time ever, I am so happy I got to have that experience. I had so much fun traveling and seeing new places. Along the way I...
by Angelina N. | Jun 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am on my study abroad trip and we are on our 3rd stop of the trip which is Rome, Italy. We have previously been in Zagreb and Dubrovnik, Croatia. I fly pretty frequently but this has been my first time traveling Europe. By the end of my trip I know that I will be a...
by Angelina N. | Jun 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am heading off to the airport for my faculty led study abroad trip in Croatia and Italy. I am so excited but also a little bit nervous. I have never been to Europe before. I have definitely overpacked but I somehow feel like I am forgetting something. My group is 10...
by Barek B. | Jun 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Addison Russell | Jun 23, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Before I even embarked on my study abroad trip, I was the most excited for us to get to Italy. This destination was two weeks into our trip, but I was so excited to get there. Most of this excitement stemmed from the fact that I love pasta. I could live off of pasta....
by Olivia C. | Jun 23, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
After being back home for a week now, I have had a chance to truly reflect and think back on my trip abroad. This program has given me an opportunity that I never really expected to have. Throughout this trip, I visited 5 different countries, experienced different...
by Olivia C. | Jun 23, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Here is a picture of our entire group with Professor Lee in front of the University of Dubrovnik! Our group was just 10 students and I was a little nervous at first to see if everyone would get along. Almost immediately the group became close friends. We explored the...
