by Sophia Biernat | Dec 10, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
In June, I participated in the University of Alabama’s first faculty-led study abroad program on the Camino de Santiago. Although I studied abroad last summer, preparing for the Camino seemed far more daunting than my previous program, where I packed a suitcase and...
by Brynn M. | Dec 10, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Throughout my time here in Spain I have been lucky enough to travel to many places throughout Europe. I knew I wanted to take advantage of the accessibility to other places while in Spain, but over the last two months I have been able to see places that I dreamed of...
by Matthew R. | Dec 10, 2024 | Community Health Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Coming home from Rome was a cocktail of emotions – equal parts bittersweet and exhilarating! Packing my bag for the trip back was like a puzzle, with all my carefully chosen gifts tucked between layers of clothes and shoes, like precious artifacts. There were fragile...
by Matthew R. | Dec 10, 2024 | Community Health Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Rome was a dream come true – not just for the sights, but for the lively surprises around every corner! My days started with exploring the city’s historic sites through class, but the real magic was in the little things. For example, stumbling upon a hidden garden, or...
by Jordan Collins | Dec 10, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
In Rome, Italy, the primary language spoken is Italian. I faced several language barriers so far, especially when exploring local areas and dining at non-touristy restaurants where the staff isn’t accustomed to hosting English-speaking tourists. These...
by Gabbie Grabowski | Dec 10, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I visited so many breathtaking places while I was traveling through the beautiful, historic country of Italy. It was amazing to view artwork in person that I had only seen in photos. Despite my knowledge of art history, I was still able to lose myself in artwork that...
by Lexi Jarnigan | Dec 10, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
While Abroad What are your first impressions? When I first arrived in Italy, my luggage was not there, I was a day late and the rest of my group was not there, so I had to figure out where to talk to baggage claim about my luggage and find a taxi. Needless, to say I...
by Lexi Jarnigan | Dec 10, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Upon Return What are you feeling after returning? Honestly the only thing going through my mind in the airports was hoping I would not miss my connecting flights. I had a layover in Turkey and I was soooo stressed out. Then I was stressed out about if my luggage would...
by Natalie F. | Dec 10, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Alright so, it’s truly Fall now, but it’s been cold here in Northern Germany since early-mid September and man is it hard to go from the endless Southern Summers to real seasons again. I feel like I’ve been traveling every weekend, which I kind of have been: Berlin,...
by Indya P. | Dec 9, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
By Indya Price | July 5, 2024 Studying abroad never came to mind until I went to the study abroad fair in fall. Seeing all the places you could go really made me take a major interest in it. I’ve never been out of the country so I felt like this would be a great...
by Ainsley O. | Dec 9, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Returning home after an incredible summer studying abroad in London has been a whirlwind of emotions and reflections. London, with its vibrant culture, historic landmarks, and diverse communities, offered an unparalleled experience that has profoundly shaped my...
by Evelyn D. | Dec 9, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Make It Quick! When it comes to studying abroad, there are many different options when it comes to how long you will be abroad for. Depending on your own personal preferences, choosing to attend a faculty led trip like I did will allow for a short but wonderful trip...
by Evelyn D. | Dec 9, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
American Politics are International Politics When my class arrived in Prague this summer to study international business, one of the first activities we attended was a presentation on the political history of the city and country as a whole. During the presentation,...
by Samantha Johnson | Dec 9, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
It always feels good to return home, no matter how wonderful the experience abroad was. I know for a fact I was ready to sleep in my own bed and pet my kitty, Honey (pictured below). However, after being abroad once, I have the urge to go abroad more. This experience...
by Sims Hunter | Dec 9, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
When I arrived in Rome, despite the long day of travel, I was so excited that I didn’t feel tired at all. After being picked up from the airport by someone from API Abroad Experience (an organization partnered with the UA Abroad program) and taken to a hotel where I...
by Sims Hunter | Dec 9, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I decided to go abroad because I want to expand my perspective of not only the world but also myself. Having never traveled outside the U.S. before, going to a foreign place like Rome is a big leap out of my comfort zone. A key factor in my decision was the...
by Sims Hunter | Dec 9, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Now that I’m back home, a lot of thoughts and feelings are running through my mind. Walking through the airport when I first arrived felt a bit surreal. By the end of my trip in Rome, I was definitely ready to come home—not because I didn’t enjoy my time there, but I...
by Braxton H | Dec 9, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Arriving at Marco Polo Airport in Venice, my first impressions of Europe was that it was not nearly as humid as Alabama. I was relieved when I finally landed, I had been restless on the plane ride from Atlanta. It was over 12 hours long. We had to take a boat to our...
by Braxton H | Dec 9, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Choosing to study abroad has been a long journey so far. I spent hours and hours looking through each program and comparing and contrasting each one. I finally decided that Climate & Water was what excited me the most. I have always really been interested in...
by Braxton H | Dec 9, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Returning home has been a mix of relief and nostalgia. When I walked through the airport, I was very excited to finally have access to my favorite fast food—Chick-fil-A. American fast food had been one of the things I had missed the most while I was abroad. I had also...
