by Noah B. | May 26, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
In just one day, I will be leaving the United States for the first time in my life. Some people may travel to other countries regularly, but as someone who has spent their entire life in rural Alabama, it feels surreal. At this time tomorrow, I will be headed to...
by Shannon Tagler | May 26, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I cannot believe that in a less than two weeks I will be on a plane traveling across the country. Studying abroad and traveling the world has always been something I wanted to do. However, with the pandemic hitting second semester of my freshman year of college, that...
by Jordan R | May 26, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Semester, _
Growing up I would hear my parents use sayings I had never heard or even understood. Phrases like “time flies when you’re having fun”, “they grow up so fast”, and “life will pass you by in the blink of an eye”. Then, somewhere...
by Laura N | May 26, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Spring 2023 Studying Abroad in Paris, France While abroad, I am amazed everyday and at the opportunities in front of me. If I could, I would study abroad every semester! While studying in Paris, I’ve spent a lot of time in the city and going to so many of the...
by Leah Kathryn Peacock | May 26, 2023 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Hannah Hall | May 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
During my ten days spent in Greece, I found that the best way to maximize my time there was to embrace and try to experience the new differences this country had to offer. For example, I discovered so many new foods that I have come to love such as the traditional...
by Hannah Hall | May 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
The International Financial Reporting study abroad program I am currently on spends one week in Athens, Greece and another week in Paris, France. Aside from our days of class and days booked with excursions as a class, we have a handful of free days with the freedom...
by Hannah Hall | May 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
I would be lying if I said I wasn’t extremely anxious about how my study abroad trip was going to go, especially since I did not personally know any other students going on the trip as well. I am partaking in the International Financial Reporting study abroad...
by Dean Carper | May 25, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
by Samuel Gattuso | May 25, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Today I leave for Florence, Italy, for one of the most exciting trips of my life. During the weekdays, I will be studying Italian to complete my Italian minor, and on weekends, I will be travelling around Italy and learning about the culture of my Italian roots. I...
by Julianna Hahn | May 25, 2023 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer
I believe I have fallen in love with Italy! The city is beautiful, the people are friendly, the food is amazing, as you are constantly surrounded by beautiful works of art. I came to Italy on a faculty led study abroad interior design course. I am an upcoming...
by Ryan Farneth | May 24, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As my trip to Madrid, Spain for the UA in Spain: Language and Culture study abroad program approaches, I’ve learned that the time leading up to an experience abroad can be filled with excitement…and lots of to-do’s! But I’ve also learned that with the right game plan,...
by Andrea Tinker | May 23, 2023 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My time in Italy was truly the best. I can’t imagine how much guilt I’d feel if I didn’t go because everyone on my trip from students to instructors were amazing and I loved meeting all of them. Our last day was split between Capri and Sorrento and they were such...
by Andrea Tinker | May 23, 2023 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Rome was so much fun despite the very little time we had here. We got to see the Vatican and the Colosseum in the same day. I will say this has been the longest day by far (we were up and moving around 6 am) and I’m just now getting back to our hotel at 10 pm. I think...
by Andrea Tinker | May 23, 2023 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Coming to Florence has been so much fun and every experience has been so worthwhile. We landed in Rome and took a train to Florence which was cool because we got to see the countryside and all of the poppies that were growing on the side of the tracks. When we got to...
by Ethan Pipitone | May 23, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Having been in Athens, Greece for a week, I noticed many things that are different from normal customs in the United States: walking to places is more common, meals at restaurants take longer, and public transportation is more efficient. However, I think my favorite...
by Kristen Neill | May 23, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
As I was preparing for my trip, I felt many emotions. I was so excited to leave but also so anxious to leave my family and especially my mom. I had to remember that this is an amazing opportunity to study and intern abroad in Rome, Italy. I applied to the CEA program,...
by Avery T | May 23, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Exchange, Semester
Friends became family, fancy lattes became simple cappuccinos, water became wine, transportation became planes, and bucket list dreams became reality. Transportation actually became my feet, bikes, metros, trams, busses, piggyback rides, trains, boats, funiculars,...
by Avery T | May 23, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Jumping headfirst into a new life abroad may come with some surprises. While students get settled and immerse themselves in their new home, they might realize some shifts in daily life! Something that you might notice right away is that you can no longer eavesdrop on...
by Avery T | May 23, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I used Whatsapp for all communication purposes. Then for social media continued with Instagram and Snapchat. Apple Maps, I used for all walking directions, and all public transportation. It is great for subways, the tube, trams, buses, and more. Trenitalia is used for...
