by Cameran S. | Jul 10, 2025 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
by Cameran S.| April 23, 2025|Europe | Human Environmental Sciences| Semester | UA Non-Affiliate Spending the weekend in Barcelona gave us the perfect opportunity to explore and appreciate the neighborhood we now call home. Although myself, and my two roommates love...
by Andreea T. | Jul 10, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As I landed in Charles de Gaulle, the strongest emotion I felt was tiredness. I had not slept at all on the plane; moreover, I was hauling around a broken suitcase and carry-on luggage. I was overwhelmed on the bus ride home but as my new host “mom” welcomed me to...
by Andreea T. | Jul 10, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Celebrating the Fourth of July after coming home! As I adjust to life in the United States and reminisce about my time in France, I find comfort in a familiar environment, yet I miss many aspects of my life abroad. When I first landed at the Atlanta Airport, I was...
by Aidan R. | Jul 10, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Studying abroad was something I had always hoped to do during college, but the UA MIS in Europe program made the decision easy. As a senior in the MIS program, the opportunity to visit companies and engage in hands-on learning abroad felt like the perfect capstone...
by Katie S. | Jul 10, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
Motivation/Reasoning: I applied for this program, after Professor Chris Hale came by one of my classes to talk about the upcoming trip. Not only was it a good opportunity to learn about political science in another country , but it also would give me a better...
by Natalie R. | Jul 10, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
With only 4 days left until I depart for my study abroad trip in Greece, I wanted to share with you all some words and helpful information for anyone planning a trip soon. I always knew I wanted to study abroad; there is valuable knowledge in immersing yourself in...
by Olivia B. | Jul 8, 2025 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I arrived in Cotonou on June 1, I was immediately overwhelmed by the airport. Although the airport was small, it was incredibly busy and only had one customs line and baggage claim area. After dropping our bags at our house, we went to dinner, and I was surprised...
by Ava S. | Jul 2, 2025 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
As I sit from my dorm’s balcony, I cannot help but reflect on the time I have spent in Panama so far. When I arrived in Panama, I told myself to keep an open mind as I embarked on a new journey, and I believe that mindset has allowed myself to adapt to the new...
by Ava S. | Jul 2, 2025 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
As I count down the days until our group departs for Panama City, I can only reflect on what lays ahead of me. I am very excited to travel outside the United States because this trip will differ from the previous times I went abroad. The first time I traveled to...
by Dan L. | Jul 2, 2025 | Asia, Engineering, Semester, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Now that we are midway through the semester, I’ve settled into a rhythm and have a better understanding of how the academic system works here. It feels very different from what I’m used to at Alabama. Most classes do not include regular homework or smaller...
by Dan L. | Jul 2, 2025 | Asia, Engineering, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I landed in Seoul completely exhausted and ready for a real bed after the long flight from New York. The roughly 12-hour time difference made it tough to adjust at first, and those first few days felt like a blur. But as I started to settle in, I felt grateful that I...
by Erin S. | Jun 27, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Our class trip to Paris was the excursion I had most looked forward to before the trip began. However, I quickly realized that I actually dreaded the major tourist attractions. Paris felt like a tourist town, which made it hard to relax and gain a better understanding...
by Jackson W. | Jun 27, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
The city of Venice is an almost magical maze of waterways, historical sites, and churches, all populated by tens of thousands of tourists as well as its citizens. While that may seem a bit contradictory in tone, the tourists almost help the trip feel more impactful....
by Jackson W. | Jun 27, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My trip throughout Europe allowed me to encounter some of the most beautiful views and people imaginable; however, none of that could have prepared me for what the Vatican City held to offer. While only two miles around, the Vatican holds over 20+ museums and more...
by Claire A. | Jun 27, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport…which is where I’ll be in less than 24 hours! I came across the UA in Oxford program last fall and knew it was the perfect opportunity for me. As an...
by Lillian J. | Jun 27, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hello everyone! Last time I posted, I showed some photos from Freiburg where our group has been studying and talked about what all we’ve been getting into. This post will be about two excursions some of us took during our program, to the French city of Strasbourg and...
by Trace C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Coming back from studying abroad in Seville, Spain has definitely changed me, in a good way. Being at home where everything is familiar will be a bittersweet. Even though I had an amazing time, I’m really glad to be home. Seville is a wonderful place that I’ll never...
by Trace C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
When I first landed in Seville, everything felt different. One of the best things about Seville is how alive everything feels. People move at a slower pace, but they really live in the moment. The food is simple but extremely good, and the people are welcoming even if...
by Trace C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Before classes started here in Seville, I had the chance to explore the city and it’s already been pretty amazing. One of the first things we did was a bike tour of the city. It was a good way to get a feel for the layout of the city. Honestly, it felt good just to be...
by Trace C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Hey, I’m Trace. I’m a student at the University of Alabama, and right now I’m studying abroad in Seville, Spain through the UA Education Abroad program. I’m really thankful to be a recipient of this scholarship. I’ve been in Seville for a few days now, and it’s...
