by Margulan B. | Oct 15, 2025 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate, _
The first thing that surprised me when I landed in Madrid-Barajas Airport was that people in Spain don’t speak much English. I guess I always knew that, but I never gave much thought to it. Exhausted from the 12-hour flight and eager to meet my host family, I...
by Emily G. | Aug 4, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, UA-Affiliate, _
One of my first thoughts arriving in a new country was, “I want to go home”. I think this is a very common reaction I believe. I had traveled for almost 24 hours, I was with a large group of very lost college students, and I just wanted to go home. Once we arrived at...
by Cameran S. | Jul 22, 2025 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate, _
by Cameran S.| April 23, 2025|Europe | Human Environmental Sciences| Semester | UA Non-Affiliate Wrapping up my semester abroad in Spain has been so bittersweet. One of the most meaningful parts of my time there was volunteering as an...
by Cameran S. | Jul 10, 2025 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
by Cameran S.| April 23, 2025|Europe | Human Environmental Sciences| Semester | UA Non-Affiliate Our First Adventure Abroad – Budapest Edition My first weekend trip while studying abroad in Europe is officially in the books—and wow, what a way to kick things off! I’m...
by Halle M. | Dec 12, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
I can still remember the bus ride to the airport on the day we departed Barcelona. I couldn’t peel my eyes away from the window the whole time. I was trying to memorize every detail of the city. My first independent adventure away from my hometown and it was in a...
by Halle M. | Nov 27, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
Today marks Day 4 of my Lead Abroad program in Barcelona, Spain. I have been loving this historic city and all of its wonderful treasures. Since arriving, we have done a city tour around the gothic quarter, visited Parc Guell and even embarked on a vineyard tour. The...
by Halle M. | Nov 27, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
I recently was able to take a fulfilling trip to Nice, France. I found a love for the country of France very quickly. Unfortunately, we were about one weekend too early to see the Tour de France. I would love to take a trip back to Nice in the future to see that...
by Matthew R. | Nov 15, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
One of the biggest eye openers for me when traveling abroad was how easy it is to travel to new destinations. Being in London was great because it was a central hub that allowed me to travel to all sorts of different destinations during my stay. The trip I enjoyed...
by Matthew R. | Nov 15, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
Arriving back in America has definitely been bitter sweet. It is tough to say goodbye to all of the people you met while on your journey, but it is such a nice feeling to return back to something you are familiar with. I’ve been back for a couple days now, and the...
by Matthew R. | Jul 15, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
T minus 60 minutes before I board the plane to head off to London. Definitely a lot of different emotions right now, feeling everything from extreme excitement to overwhelming anxiety. It is definitely tough to leave all of your friends and family behind after what...
by Antonia M. | Jul 15, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate, _
After spending 4 months in Milan, I finally returned back to the United States and it truly was bittersweet. I loved my time abroad and I really do miss being there, but at the same time it was a very long time to be away from my family and I did miss home. It may...
by Antonia M. | Apr 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate, _
Getting ready to go abroad can be a very nerve racking experience. Packing was something that stressed me out more than I ever imagined it would. Am I bringing too much? Am I bringing too little? What if I need something and I can’t get it there? My biggest...
by Antonia M. | Apr 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate, _
Adjusting to life in Milan, Italy has definitely come with some culture shock. I experienced it from the very first moment I stepped off the plane and exited the airport. Many of the other students in my program were on the same flight from JFK to Milan with me. We...
by Colleen B. | Apr 17, 2024 | Africa, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate, _
As it turns out, a month abroad isn’t very long. My arrival in Cape Town, South Africa, was 10 days ago, which means I now have a mere 17 days remaining in this wonderful country for my Child Life practicum opportunity. I want to see it ALL, but I also have...
by Joseph Clark | Sep 18, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
Today marks the first day of my study-abroad trip to London, England! I’m taking a class in Econometrics at the London School of Economics (LSE) this August, and I just arrived in my dorm room where I’ll be spending the next three weeks. This trip came about for a few...
by Joseph Clark | Sep 15, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
by Joseph Clark | Sep 15, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
Today was my final day at the London School of Economics, and truthfully, it was a sad one! My three weeks in London went by far too quick, and while I saw everything (and everyone) I had hoped to, that doesn’t mean I don’t have a subtle feeling that there’s more to...
by Sophie G | Sep 12, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
In Copenhagen, Denmark, there are over 675,000 bicycles throughout the city. It is more common here to ride a bike than it is to have a car, as well as it is common to take public transportation since it is much more accessible. Living in Tennessee and going to school...
by Juliana A. | Jun 1, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
Juliana Alvarez Traveling from Dallas, Texas to Florence, Italy The journey to Florence was an experience in itself. When arriving at the airport with my two travel buddies, we were ecstatic about the adventures to come. We check in our luggage, of course mine is...
by Dean Carper | May 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
