by Peyton Z. | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
One of the day trips that wasn’t too far from Athens was the ruins of the ancient city of Delphi. After winding through the mountainous countryside, you stumble upon the town laid out amongst the hillsides. The immense size and scale of the ruins is truly a site...
by Peyton Z. | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Perched high above the city of Athens stands the Acropolis with the Parthenon as it’s shining masterpiece. The temple is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Athens and serves as the focal point for anyone looking for living history of the ancient world. What’s...
by Peyton Z. | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Littered among many of the islands that make up the Greek nation lies Santorini, the gem of the Aegean Sea. Nestled within a protected bay of smaller islands, this high-rise city is a sight to behold. Located within the town of Oia, the white buildings topped with...
by Greta Zivkovich | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I do not know how I didn’t know about Bruges, Belgium before I studied abroad but I will never forget it. My group and I took a coach bus from Paris to Bruges, and it took a little over 4 hours which considering we left at 5 am, I slept for most of them. When we...
by Greta Zivkovich | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
There is something for everyone in London, England whether you are looking to catch a play, walk through a museum, people watch, or are royal obsessed, London covers all the bases. I took the train from Paris, France to London which took around 2 hours via the...
by Greta Zivkovich | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I had been dreaming about traveling to Paris since I was 6 years old, and the time had finally come. We boarded a plane in Athens, Greece, and I spent the whole 3 hours or so practically shaking with excitement. I couldn’t decide what I wanted to do first, Eiffel...
by Ryan Farneth | Jun 4, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
¡Hola! It’s me, Ryan, here to tell you all about my trip abroad! Well, the very beginning of it, at least. Yesterday, it was finally time for me to leave my hometown of Canton, Ohio and start my journey to Madrid for the UA in Spain: Language and Culture study abroad...
by Ethan Pipitone | Jun 2, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
One of the many reasons I committed to my two week faculty-led abroad program was the full itinerary that Professor Lopez created for his students. In addition to staying in both Athens and Paris for a week each, we also made trips to London and Bruges. Being that...
by Juliana A. | Jun 1, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
Juliana Alvarez Traveling from Dallas, Texas to Florence, Italy The journey to Florence was an experience in itself. When arriving at the airport with my two travel buddies, we were ecstatic about the adventures to come. We check in our luggage, of course mine is...
by Bryce Schottelkotte | May 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
At the time of writing this, it is day (technically) two of my trip to Stockholm, Sweden and Amsterdam, Netherlands. We got in on the 27th at 8am Stockholm time, which was really around 2am for me. I was very jet lagged and quite exhausted, but I wasn’t able to...
by Noah B. | May 31, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I discovered my first week recap never made it out of my drafts. The following is from my first week abroad: As my stay in Athens, Greece and the first half of my study abroad class come to a close, I can confidently say it will be one that I will always look back on...
by Noah B. | May 31, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Well, it’s hard to believe that I was flying out of the country for the first time in my life just a little over two weeks ago. Now, my study abroad trip has come to an end, but I have made memories that I hope to keep with me forever. After my first week in Athens, I...
by Kristen Neill | May 31, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I want everyone to remember that is okay to be home sick. For me this is my first time being away from home for an extended period of time as well as out of the country. And for many of you, you might be in the same boat. I know it is described as past the honeymoon...
by Garrett U | May 30, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
After living and studying in Prague for four months, I am back home in the states. Leaving was actually a lot harder than I anticipated. I did not think the friends I made would become so important to me, but they are now some of my best friends. Over the last week in...
by Bryce Schottelkotte | May 30, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hello, my name is Bryce Schottelkotte. I am a rising junior majoring in Political Science, with minors in Psychology and History. I am also in the Accelerated Masters Program earning my masters in Public Administration. As of today, I am officially one week away from...
by Vaerie-Taiy W. | May 27, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, North America, Summer, _
Omg where do I start. So, guys… it’s happening, I am traveling abroad, and I am so excited!! I never thought I was going to get a chance because of what happened at the end of my freshman year when the world stopped, and we were sent home. I’ve always wanted to...
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, _
Studying abroad has been the best decision I have ever made. Looking back over my trip, I am so grateful for all the memories I have made and the relationships I have formed. This weekend my friends and I were deciding how to spend our last few days in Paris. We went...
