by Jack S. | Jul 23, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
So far, my time in Belize has been everything I had hoped for and more. I have learned so much about native species and their roles in building and maintaining the reef, and I have also seen firsthand how detrimental invasive species can be. During my research on...
by Jack S. | Jul 23, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
I chose to study abroad in Belize for a variety of reasons. For one, I have never been abroad, and I figured it would be a good idea for my first time to be with a faculty-led study abroad program. Secondly, I wanted to spend my summer at the beach, so this would be...
by Evelyn F. | Jul 18, 2025 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, _
One of the most humbling and eye-opening experiences during my time in Panama was spending a day with a local school for students who don’t have many resources. I’d heard a lot about the school before visiting, but nothing could have prepared me for the immense impact...
by Evelyn F. | Jul 18, 2025 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, _
Sometimes, the best experiences are the ones you never see coming. That’s exactly how I felt on my first day in Panama when something completely unexpected happened that would become one of the highlights of my entire time here. We had just arrived in Panama and were...
by Evelyn F. | Jul 17, 2025 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, _
One of the best parts of studying abroad in Panama has been the opportunity to explore the local cuisine. The country’s food scene is a reflection of its rich cultural diversity, blending indigenous, Afro-Panamanian, and Spanish influences into a delicious and vibrant...
by Roman L. | Jul 17, 2025 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Program Type, Semester, _
Hola, mis amigos! This week was so much fun, and I got to experience so many new things. On top of that, I was also given the opportunity to manage the social media account for UA in Panama, which was so fun, keeping everyone in the loop about our experience...
by Roman L. | Jul 17, 2025 | By College, Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Program Type, Semester, _
What’s up, guys! Panama so far has been so much fun. The picture above was from our meeting with Copa Airlines and MSC Shipping. This day was so fun as we got to see live flight simulations take place. One of my first impressions when I arrived in Panama was...
by Roman L. | Jul 17, 2025 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Program Type, Semester, _
Hola, mis amigos! My name is Roman, and I got the chance to study abroad in Panama this spring break! I am so grateful for this opportunity! I chose to study abroad because my father went out of the country a lot, and I’ve always wanted to go. I’ve always...
by Andrew B. | Jul 17, 2025 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Education, Faculty-Led, Program Type, UA-Affiliate
The unknown of studying abroad can be very scary. At least for me, I am used to my small town in Alabama and not experiencing too many other cultures. Going out of the country has always been on my bucket list. When this opportunity came up I knew I couldn’t...
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 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 Ava Flaute | Dec 12, 2024 | Central America, Education, Faculty-Led, Summer
Studying abroad can be an incredibly enriching experience, offering the opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture, make lifelong friends, and gain a deeper understanding of the world around you. I knew this was an experience I wanted to have, so I decided to...
by Logan N. | Nov 27, 2024 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My daily experiences in Belize were truly unparalleled, offering opportunities that I may never have again. Upon our arrival at Lime Caye, we immediately put on our snorkel gear and got in the water. The biodiversity just off the beach was astounding, revealing a...
by Logan N. | Nov 27, 2024 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer
During our time in Belize, each of us selected a research project to conduct. I participated in the wrack line analysis project, which involved studying the high tide mark where significant amounts of debris accumulate. Many beaches in Belize are littered with...
by Logan N. | Nov 27, 2024 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer
During my freshman year, I heard about a study abroad trip that was going to Belize to study the biodiversity for a few weeks. Initially, I did not think this opportunity would be possible, due to my major in mechanical engineering. I had always wanted to study abroad...
by Geneva | Nov 27, 2024 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The scariest part about going abroad for the first time was deciding what to pack. For the UA in Belize: Rainforest and Reefs: Tropical Conservation in Belize study abroad trip, we didn’t have much of a daily itinerary and the Bama Study Abroad Orientation...
by Geneva | Nov 27, 2024 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer
Under each section, I have specific products listed in red, and I have linked the products on Amazon that I mention throughout the blog to make the process of finding these products easier. I will post promo codes at the bottom of the blog when they are updated so...
by Geneva | Nov 27, 2024 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer
Under each section, I have specific products listed in red, and I have linked the products on Amazon that I mention throughout the blog to make the process of finding these products easier. I will post promo codes at the bottom of the blog when they are updated so...
by Ava Flaute | Nov 21, 2024 | Central America, Education, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As my plane landed in Belize City and everyone began to unboard the plane, I was greeted with the hot and humid air. As I went through customs, I started to meet the other students I would spend the next 18 days with. All the airport workers were very nice and...
