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Cambodia and Thailand

Cambodia and Thailand

by Madison C. | May 25, 2023 | Asia, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _

Starting off in Vietnam!

Starting off in Vietnam!

by Madison C. | May 25, 2023 | Asia, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _

Good Morning Vietnam!

Good Morning Vietnam!

by William Morlock | May 25, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer

The first country I visited on my study abroad trip was Vietnam. We arrived in the capital city of Hanoi on May 9th and visited many interesting sites inside the city and in the rural countryside. My favorite experience was visiting a college located outside of Hanoi...
The Great Feeling of Arrival

The Great Feeling of Arrival

by Pedram M | May 16, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Today is the first day of my wonderful trip to India! I started my first day by getting a great night of rest and hopefully sleeping off my jet lag. I then woke up and had an exquisite breakfast, that included a wide variety of typical American breakfast foods with...

Catching a Plane to Vietnam

by Megan Scott | May 9, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _

UA in Asia: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand I just got off of the plane from Nashville to Dallas, and I am about to fly into Tokyo where I have another connecting flight into Hanoi, Vietnam. From there, I will begin my UA abroad...
Adjusting to making new friends

Adjusting to making new friends

by M. Withrow | May 8, 2023 | All Year, Asia, Commerce & Business, UA-Affiliate, _

When I first arrived in Seoul I felt like I would hate it since I am not one to be super social. The language barrier I knew I would come to face was slowly creeping into my mind, making me think that I wouldn’t be able to make new friends. I would come to realize...
2 Weeks from Departure

2 Weeks from Departure

by Madison C. | Apr 27, 2023 | Asia, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer

Semester at Sea!!

Semester at Sea!!

by K. Crutchfield | Mar 10, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Asia, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _

I have been studying abroad on a ship for the past three months and it has changed my life in every possible way. From meeting my best friends from around the globe to educating myself on a cultural level through various experiences in port, Semester at Sea is the...
Preparing to travel the world for 5 months

Preparing to travel the world for 5 months

by Kyra J | Mar 8, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Asia, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _

Since freshman year, I have known that I would never be satisfied with my undergraduate experience if I did not get the chance to study abroad or participate in the Disney College Program at some point throughout college. Fortunately for me, the spring semester of my...
My Favorite Things About Studying on Semester at Sea!

My Favorite Things About Studying on Semester at Sea!

by Cassidy P | Mar 4, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Asia, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _

Hello! My name is Cassidy Price, and I am spending the Spring 2023 semester studying through the Semester at Sea program! There are many reasons to fall in love with studying on Semester at Sea! This program has the best study abroad location, because the location is...
This is only the Beginning

This is only the Beginning

by A. Gros | Feb 28, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Asia, Europe, Honors College, Semester, UA-Affiliate

I’m finally back home, and all I can think about is how bittersweet it is. Of course, I missed my family greatly, and I am so excited to not have to figure out what time I can call my mom based on our 8-12-hour time zone differences. Sleeping in my own bed is a...
Before I Started Sailing Around the World

Before I Started Sailing Around the World

by A. Gros | Feb 28, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Asia, Europe, Honors College, Semester, UA-Affiliate

People choose to study abroad for different reasons, but for me, it is to grow my understanding of the world. I was struggling to decide where I wanted to go because every place seemed so fascinating. Then I was introduced to Semester at Sea, and the decision suddenly...
I’m Living on a Ship for 4 Months!!

I’m Living on a Ship for 4 Months!!

by K. Crutchfield | Feb 28, 2023 | Admin Only, Africa, Arts & Sciences, Asia, By College, Europe, Non-traditional, Semester, UA-Affiliate

This semester I will be gone from September to December because I am participating in a program called Semester at Sea where I will be traveling to 11+ different countries across Europe, Africa, and Asia! I am writing this on my flight to Amsterdam where I will board...
Café Culture in Seoul, South Korea

Café Culture in Seoul, South Korea

by Mildred D | Feb 28, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Exchange, Honors College, Semester, _

Café Culture The one thing that I truly did not expect of Korea was the cafes. There was a coffee shop on every corner. From Korean chains to locally owned to Starbucks, they truly have it all. Before going to Korea, I did not even like coffee, but now I crave it!...
Pushing Past My Comfort Zone

Pushing Past My Comfort Zone

by Mildred D | Aug 1, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Exchange, Semester

I spent the spring of 2022 in Seoul, South Korea. I did not know any Korean nor did I know a lot about Korean culture. I researched as much as I could and learned to read the Korean Alphabet, but that was all. It was extremely nerve-racking and I had no idea what to...
Dubai Double Take

Dubai Double Take

by E. Prohaska | Aug 1, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Summer, UA-Affiliate

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Best Places to Visit in Busan

Best Places to Visit in Busan

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,...
Before Studying in Seoul, South Korea

Before Studying in Seoul, South Korea

by Mildred D | Jul 26, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Exchange, Semester

When I first began to consider studying abroad, there were a lot of things happening in my life. It was my very first semester in college and my parents were having to adjust. I was overwhelmed with the sheer number of programs the study abroad program offers. There...
Return to America

Return to America

by S. Griffy | Jul 19, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer

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“The World’s…” Greatest Experience

“The World’s…” Greatest Experience

by E. Prohaska | Jul 8, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Summer, UA-Affiliate

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