by Sarah Scarcliff | Aug 10, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Using the five senses to ground yourself in a foreign place Studying abroad is an amazing experience, but it can become overwhelming at times. With very limited proficiency in French, there have been times on my study abroad trip that I’ve felt stressed....
by Alden Wells | Aug 10, 2023 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My study abroad experience in Italy was drawing to a close and it was time for me to depart to my second study abroad trip. I would be flying across the continent to Amsterdam in the Netherlands, then after just two weeks there I would be departing for Copenhagen,...
by Alden Wells | Aug 10, 2023 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The days leading up to my departure, I regretted everything. I was so excited when the concept of studying abroad was just an idea, but when it started to become real, I was filled with terror. I have never been across the world before, let alone by myself, so...
by Olivia Esquivel | Aug 10, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Non-traditional, Summer
Hi! In case you haven’t read my previous blog, I participated in the European Innovation Academy in Porto, Portugal this summer. This program is one of the many hands-on study abroad experiences that UA has to offer. Rather than sitting and learning abroad in a...
by Olivia Esquivel | Aug 10, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Bom Día! I am writing to you from the gorgeous city of Porto, Portugal. Check out the picture — I’m not lying about this city’s beauty. I’ve officially been living here for a week, so I wanted to check in and share my thoughts about my experience...
by Gabby C. | Aug 10, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
by Gabby C. | Aug 10, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
by Caitlynn Hibbitts | Aug 10, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My study abroad trip went to London, and only half of the fun was the tours we did in the city. The actual classes my peers and I participated in each week were just as interesting. I originally wanted to go on this specific trip because of the course material. I am a...
by Caitlynn Hibbitts | Aug 9, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
One of my favorite things that I did while in London for my study abroad class was going to Westminster Abbey. I actually thought that the Palace of Westminster was Westminster Abbey, but I was wrong. The actual Westminster Abbey is behind the Palace of Westminster,...
by Caitlynn Hibbitts | Aug 9, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I committed to a Forensic Psychology program in London for the summer of 2023. I had never left the US for school, or any personal trips. I was definitely feeling nervous before I left. I had no idea what to expect. To prepare for the different culture I watched many...
by Emily A. | Aug 9, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
With only a few days remaining in my study abroad experience, I wanted to dedicate a post to the City of Dreaming Spires itself! Here are some of my favorite parts of Oxford: The Food I was extremely surprised that Oxford is full of delicious food. My stereotypes of...
by Sophia E. | Aug 9, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
After returning to the U.S. from London, the post-London depression certainly kicked in. I slept most of the day after returning, and it took me a few days to get back into my sleep schedule, as I would fall asleep at 7:00 pm and wake up ready to start my day at 2:30...
by Sophia E. | Aug 9, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
The trip home from London was by far the most chaotic and stressful journey I have experienced. We left our housing early, allowing ourselves an hour and a half to arrive at the airport, and three hours to get through bag check and security. We ubered to the airport,...
by Sophia E. | Aug 9, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Before going abroad, I did not have much planned for what I would do in London. I basically wanted to see the tourist sites, go to the countryside, and see as many West End shows as possible (the West End is the Broadway of London). When arriving in London, I knew...
by Hannah Newman | Aug 9, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
If you’re anything like me, when you spend money on traveling you want to make the most out of your trip. As a 19-year old girl, freshly out of her freshman year at The University of Alabama, I am determined to be able to see as much of Europe as I can within my scope...
by William Nutt | Aug 9, 2023 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’m at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art! No, not that Louisiana. This one is named after the wives of the founder of the museum, a rather old-school convention for such a progressive museum. This museum had some of the most cutting edge exhibits I have ever...
by William Nutt | Aug 9, 2023 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hello from the top of Kronborg Castle! Ever since I was little, I loved the castles and forts that were constructed during the medieval part of our human history. The moats, the bridges, the towers, everything. Finally seeing one of these European beauties was...
by Adley Ragan | Aug 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
For my third and final blog post I wanna talk about all the fun places I traveled to on the weekends and everything I learned while studying abroad. The first weekend trip I went on was to Venice with API. Venice was beautiful and I am so lucky I got to visit before...
by Adley Ragan | Aug 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
For my second blog post I’m discussing what it’s like to live and study in Florence and travel to other popular destinations in Italy. At first, it was a little bit of a culture shock, but there are so many amazing things about Italy. The people are very kind, the...
by Jacob B. | Aug 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Hello! I would first like to introduce myself. My name is Jacob Blincoe, and I am a rising Junior from Louisville Kentucky. For my blogs, I would like to highlight the high points of all the different places I have visited throughout my study abroad journey! This blog...
