by B. Brown | Jun 11, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have officially been abroad for a week! We have done so many fun and exciting things during the week I have been here, in London. Even with being so busy and doing so many exciting things, the feeling of missing home and familiarity are inevitable. Three days ago,...
by H. Burley | Jun 8, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
When I first organized my study abroad trip to London I felt only one emotion, excitement. However, as time slowly inched towards my departure date I began to have feelings of anxiety and nervousness as I was about to enter an entirely new world. These feelings were...
by J. Gillespy | Jun 8, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by C. Croushorn | Jun 8, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Before leaving for France, I heard more rumors and stereotypes about the French than I could count, the majority of which pertained to their customer service industry. While it is very different from that of The U.S., reality does not reflect what I was led to expect,...
by Meghan M. | Jun 8, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Since I knew my plan was to go to college, the one thing I had completely been sure that I was going to do was study abroad. Little 9th grade me in high school would dream about roaming the streets of Rome or walking across the Champs Elysée with a baguette in hand or...
by S. Drennen | Jun 7, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Because I had never been abroad, I decided to pick a program that went to London. Though I wanted to get out of my comfort zone, I figured merely jumping the pond would limit the culture shock yet still be different enough that I would be able to expand my mind and...
by J. Gillespy | Jun 7, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by Jessica G | Jun 7, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
“Granada is like the beautiful, delicate land of our dreams; all those who see her, dream of visiting her again.”...
by K. Boyles | Jun 7, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
In our pre-departure meeting, they went over the stages of culture shock. However, while I was abroad, I don’t really think I truly experienced culture shock. It is worth noting that I was only abroad for 20 days total, so that could have affected my lack of culture...
by K. Boyles | Jun 7, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Disclaimer: My study abroad program was a 2 weeklong, UA Faculty Lead program where I went to Germany and Italy. I do not speak German or Italian. I also visited France on my own prior to the program (I do not speak French). So, my experience is different than those...
by M. Childers | Jun 6, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by C. Warren | Jun 6, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
After a week in Seville, Spain, I could not be happier with my decision to study here! The people are amazing and the sites to see are simply mind-blowing. Most of the time, I feel like I’m in a dream. My walk to class is quite literally a walk in the park, and...
by Brian C | Jun 5, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
One of the things that I learned to appreciate the most during my time living in Prague was having such easy access to public transportation, especially the trams, to help get around the city. At first, it was strange seeing trams filling the streets and hard to get...
by H. Duffy | Jun 5, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My words of wisdom to anyone considering a study abroad program are JUST DO IT! There are some choices you make in life that you will never regret and this is one of them. I chose to study art history in Italy in a faculty-led program. It was honestly the best...
by L. Zayas | Jun 5, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Today I fly out from New York and head to the first leg of my study abroad trip in Munich. I am partaking in macroeconomics in Croatia which does not start till next week, however, I will be arriving in Europe early to explore with my mom. My mom and I have planned to...
by L. Abele | Jun 5, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I am studying abroad for the month of June taking Intermediate Macroeconomics in Croatia and Italy. It feels so surreal right now to be traveling abroad and many close family and friends are even surprised. Growing up I always leaned towards being a homebody, so it...
by Raider M | Jun 4, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
My study abroad semester has finally ended, and I am back in the USA. I was sad to leave the friends I had made abroad, and sad to leave with so many things that I wish I could still do, but I was happy to be back with friends and family in a familiar place. I...
by B. Brown | Jun 3, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
In less than 24 hours I will be getting on a plane and going to London! Personally, this is a very new and out of comfort experience. I have never been out of the country and I have only been on a plane once, so you could imagine the thought of this causing some...
by Mary P. | Jun 3, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Looking back on my study abroad trip, one thing that I am so thankful that I continuously tried to do while abroad is trying to emerge myself into each of the different cultures that I visited. This can be difficult at times due to language barriers and unknown...
by H. Munera | Jun 3, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I arrived in Paris a day before the rest of my fellow students, eager and excited to finally start my study abroad journey. Once my fellow students arrived we immediately began our adventure by going to the Garden of Luxembourg next to our hotel. Within a week, we...
