by Dean Carper | May 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
by L. Knight | Mar 8, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
One of my biggest worries before traveling abroad on my own was making friends. A month is a long time to be without any of your people and I wanted to make sure I would find people that were fun, kind, inclusive, and also willing to meet new people and try new...
by L. Knight | Mar 8, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
8 AM: Wake up and do my homework before class. I work better in the mornings, so I always preferred to wake up early and work instead of at night. 10:00 AM: Get ready and walk to campus. My dorm was only about a 10 minute walk from class, so it was not too bad. 10:30...
by S. Roulaine | Aug 16, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
Despite the current disruptions and short staffing, not to mention rail and transit strikes, I made it as close to home as possible. The weather was not in the mood to cooperate, so I was stranded in Atlanta for a bit, that’s after the plane was diverted to...
by Catherin K. | Jul 31, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
It is a strange feeling when you come back to a place that is so familiar when you have been gone for an extensive amount of time. Nothing has changed about home, but everything feels different because you have changed. I have been away from home for a long time, but...
by Channler S | Jul 30, 2022 | Asia, Engineering, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
Oncheon-cheon, Busan – During cherry blossom season Busan is the second largest city in South Korea, and being a mountainous area surrounded by beaches, there are many amazing spots to visit during your time in Busan. Furthermore, if you have the opportunity,...
by Catherin K. | Jul 28, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
The city of Rome is unlike any other place in the entire world. The most incredible part about this city is that there is always somewhere new to explore and learn about. I loved getting to know all the locals at the shops and restaurants around our campus. Walking...
by S. Roulaine | Jul 28, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
Navigating is not my strong suit. If I must be absolutely honest, I have no directional skills at all. However, after getting a guide to school and following the landmarks I frantically noted, I was able to get back and forth to class and around the University of...
by S. Roulaine | Jul 11, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
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by Catherin K. | Jul 11, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
Trevi Fountain – Benson Knowles My whole life, I have always been interested in traveling to different places and learning about their culture and history. I chose to study abroad because I wanted to take advantage of where I am in my life right now. Being young...
by Channler S | Jul 2, 2022 | Asia, Engineering, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
Being the second biggest city in South Korea, Busan can be quite the duanting place to explore, with so many food places to choose from I will share some of my favorites for you to try during your trip! Korean BBQ with friends! First off, for people who are looking to...
by L. Knight | Jun 27, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
Hi! My name is Louise Knight and I am an upcoming senior at UA. Similar to many people my age, I tried to go abroad the past two summers, with both possibilities being cancelled. So, as I was approaching my last summer as a student here, I knew this was my last chance...
by Channler S | May 10, 2022 | Asia, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate, _
So you have found yourself visiting the mountainous, bustling city of Busan. Located in the southeastern part of South Korea, Busan is the second-largest city with beautiful beaches, bustling night markets, and plenty of notable landmarks to check out. However, even...
by Ben B | Apr 16, 2022 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Asia, Europe, Honors College, Non-traditional, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate, UA-Affiliate
Experience is a great teacher—and experience studying abroad is no exception to this adage. I have had the blessing of being able to study abroad for three semesters while at UA—in Shanghai, London, and now Rome—thanks to the generosity of UA scholarships, the...
by Ben B | Apr 16, 2022 | Africa, All Year, Arts & Sciences, Europe, Honors College, Semester, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, UA-Affiliate
Florence, Italy One of the things that is most exciting about studying abroad is, of course, the travel opportunities on weekends and breaks. For me, travel was a highlight of all my study abroad experiences, as I described in my column about airports and locations...
by Sophie G | Jul 11, 2021 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
For the past 3 weeks, I have been apart of a study abroad program called DIS located in Copenhagen, Denmark. It has been such an amazing time so far exploring the city, meeting new people, and of course studying. There were many amazing course options to choose from,...
by Garrison R | Feb 18, 2020 | Central America, Education, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate
The spring semester of my junior year I went to San Jose Costa Rica. There were many things that went into my decision to study abroad. The main reason I wanted to leave the country is to experience something new. College, in my opinion, is the perfect time to travel...
by Lexi | Jun 18, 2019 | Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
Sunday June 16th, we had an excursion to Cinque Terre with our study abroad program, ISA. I have been so eager for this excursion ever since I first found out about it. We boarded a charter bus early in the morning and made our way towards the coast. The closer we got...
by Lexi | Jun 18, 2019 | Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
I have been in Italy for approximately four days and I can already state that I am in love with this new culture and environment. At first, I was hesitant to all the new and unfamiliar things that I would encounter coming to a foreign country. As the days progressed I...
by Daisy P | Jun 14, 2019 | By College, Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Region, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
I was ready to embrace my inner Lizzie McGuire. Pasta. Pizza. Museums. Italy, specifically Rome sounded like my cup of tea- or glass of wine! I was so excited getting ready. What will I wear? Something that will be easy to ride a vespa in. What shoes should I bring?...
