by Mary P. | Jun 1, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
As a study abroad student, you know that there are many hours of planning and researching to do before leaving home. There are bucket list items that must be checked off, adventures to be taken, and many memories to be made. With little time in each city, you want to...
by J. Avery | Jun 1, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
If the idea of traveling internationally feels intimidating or scary, you are definitely not alone. It can be challenging to organize and execute a travel plan to a location you’ve never been. If you are like me and tend to attempt to plan for every scenario when...
by K. Gonzales | May 31, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
In Sweden I was introduced to a unique concept called Fika. Fika is a Swedish coffee break that is part of their everyday culture. This is important during school, work and regular everyday life. A break from the stresses that life has put on anyone during the day is...
by Camden C | May 31, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
As my semester in Spain comes to an end, I reflect back on everything I have done and experienced over the past few months. Moving from Wisconsin to Alabama for college is one thing, but going to live in a different country on a different continent is a whole...
by Z. Granger | May 31, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Even after attending for a couple of weeks in Italy it still feels weird coming home, kinda like going through another cultural change, but I am glad to be home. Once I stepped off my final plane after having a 14-hour flight, having to file a luggage claim, and...
by Mary P. | May 31, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Choosing to participate in the University of Alabama’s faculty led study abroad program was a huge decision to make. I love to be home with family and always look forward to spending the summers at home with my parents. When the opportunity came up to be able to...
by S. Carpenter | May 30, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My first thoughts when I arrived were Do I know enough French to make it through this trip? and Wow! I’m really here right now! Similarly, I felt tired (because I didn’t sleep on the plane), excited about everything I was about to see and do, and nervous about how...
by Raider M | May 29, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Towards the end of my stay abroad, I decided to visit Morocco with my roommates. We waited until the weather cleared up, and it was high 80s the entire weekend! Tangier is a gorgeous city that lies on the coast of Northern Morocco, some 20 miles off the strait of...
by J. Avery | May 29, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
One thing I am grateful for in this study abroad experience is the opportunity to experience concepts that maybe would not be as meaningful or easily applicable to me if we learned about it within the classroom. My program is a faculty-led psychology program focusing...
by J. Avery | May 29, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
When I was around 8 years old, my family took a road trip from Alabama to Yellowstone National Park. Along the way, we stopped at historical monuments, national parks, and amusement parks. It took a great amount of planning and preparation for my parents to pull off a...
by C. Warren | May 27, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
I am pretty nervous, but excited to participate in ISA Veritas’s Sevilla trip. To help me prepare for this trip and calm my nerves, I’ve done a lot of research on the area. I’ve studied the history, culture, and religion of the city to better...
by G. Abashian | May 27, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have been taking French classes for almost 7 years, and throughout the entirety of my education, the importance of a global mindset has been emphasized. In order to be a better citizen of your own country, you must be able to recognize the cultural differences and...
by Z. Granger | May 26, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Wow at first I still couldn’t believe that not only did I travel out of the US for the first time, but I’m in Venice Italy. At first, when I arrived I knew the hard part should be over once I find my luggage, but unfortunately, once I found my luggage and...
by F. Hillard | May 26, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Just a little over a week ago I arrived in France! It’s so hard to believe how fast time has flown. This first week has been the best introduction to France I could have asked for. Before starting our courses in Tours, we stayed in Paris enjoying the culture through...
by K. Boyles | May 23, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I chose to study abroad because I grew up in a dual-military household and my parents traveled the world. They told me amazing stories about all the places they have been and all the truly awesome things they experienced. My parents always taught me that traveling...
by Brynna M | May 18, 2022 | Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
When I started thinking about study abroad, I knew I wanted to travel if possible. Part of why I chose London was because it seemed like a great location for traveling around to other places in Europe. Though covid has meant changing rules and restrictions throughout...
by H. Hodgetts | May 18, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’ve been in Rome for just a couple of days to study art and art history and have already experienced so much. We’ve been to the colosseum, the Vatican, and today we went to the Palazzo Barberini where I got to see some Caravaggio paintings! It was a once in a life...
by Miranda R | May 17, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
From new lecturers to new students to possibly a new language, studying abroad can bring about many new experiences. Adjusting to the new environment can take tim e, motivation, and perserverance. After studying at The University of Alabama for three and a half years,...
by Camden C | May 15, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I am studying abroad in Madrid, Spain and this last weekend my roommates and I took a trip just south to Tangier, Morocco. I was especially excited about this trip because I knew it would be a much different culture than I have seen before, and I was also excited to...
by K. Gonzales | May 13, 2022 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer, _
Today is my travel day and it has started off with a huge BANG. First, my flight gets cancelled and I have to rebook. Second, it is Friday the 13th so what else could go wrong? I now get into Stockholm much later than I previously was and I am not very happy about it,...
