by Caroline R | Aug 16, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, By College, Duration, Europe, Faculty-Led, Program Type, Region, Summer
I’ve returned from Italy with a full stomach and a happy heart. Italy was full of new experiences, friends, and food. I was so sad to leave such a beautiful place, but I’m really happy to be back in the United States with my family and friends. As soon as I saw my mom...
by Camryn M | Aug 14, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’ve been in France for a few weeks now, and it has been everything I’ve always dreamed of! I first arrived in Paris, where we stayed for a week and did some sightseeing. I was so excited to see all the signs in French and the bakeries on every corner....
by Aran M | Aug 6, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Before this trip, I had only had the opportunity to travel abroad once. I was in high school and the trip only spanned the length of ten days, so I spent every night in one hotel or another. So when I found out I was going to be staying with a host family during my...
by Aran M | Aug 6, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
When I decided to declare a minor in Italian, the first question many people asked was “Why?” And why one decides to do something is rarely followed by a simple answer. However; just this once, the answer was relatively easy. My great grandparents and...
by Angelica M | Aug 5, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am writing this update from the airport, where I am currently sitting as I wait to board a plane that will take me to Paris, France. From there I will travel via bullet train (the TGV) to the town of Tours, where I will spend the next four weeks living with a host...
by Cecilia | Aug 5, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I missed very few things as much as I missed this cat. If I could have taken him with me, I would have never left the UK. I’ve been back in the states for almost a week now, and every day I find myself forgetting that I am not, in fact, still in England. I...
by Mary F | Aug 4, 2019 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The main piece of advice I would give students is to take full advantage of your study abroad experience. Take a step outside of your comfort zone and do things you would not normally do. Experience the local culture by immersing yourself completely. This means trying...
by Mary F | Aug 4, 2019 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Studying abroad has been an amazing experience so far. It is a very different experience taking classes here in Portugal. The biggest difference is the type of class I am enrolled in here. I am participating in the European Innovation Academy which is a 3 week expo...
by Mary F | Aug 4, 2019 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I have been taking classes in Portugal this summer. I am located in Cascais a beach town about 30 minutes outside of Lisbon. I have had a great time exploring these cities after I get out of class during the week. I have traveled to the local beach and small town with...
by Cecilia | Aug 3, 2019 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
In Scotland, it feels like you can reach out and grab the old gods. The second I got off the plane in Inverness’s tiny airport, I knew I could live in the Highlands for the rest of my life. The people are friendly and there are forests and coastlines everywhere....
by Genesis D | Aug 3, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
“if adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad” Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey Out of all the trips I’ve done while in England, the Jane Austen House Museum may be my favorite stop. I got to walk around...
by Juliette L | Aug 2, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
For our first week in France we had the opportunity to spend the week in Paris and pass the time as tourists. Of course, the main purpose of the trip is education, so our professor spoke with us only in French, and our activities were in French as well, but during the...
by Reid B | Aug 1, 2019 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
After taking some time after my trip to reflect on and digest all of my experiences I have come to the conclusion that I am extremely glad I took part in the study abroad trip to Croatia. I made friends I never would have met otherwise at the University, made...
by Reid B | Aug 1, 2019 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As my study abroad trip to Croatia is coming to a close, I wanted to dedicate one post to the things that are foreign or annoying about my time so far. My final post will be an overarching reflection on all the positive experiences and lessons I learned, but I’m...
by Brittany M | Aug 1, 2019 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Ever since high school I’ve known I wanted to venture abroad. Not only to see and explore other countries but also to experience different cultures, dialects and ways of life. Last year I began looking at the programs UA Education Abroad offered that catered to my...
by Camille L | Aug 1, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Ciao! When I landed in Venice, Italy I was more excited than nervous. I knew it would be difficult with the language barrier but I learned generic phrases and knew I would eventually figure it all out and everything would be okay. When I first arrived our...
by Caroline R | Aug 1, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, By College, Duration, Europe, Faculty-Led, Program Type, Region, Summer
I have been in Italy for a whole month now! My plane departs from Leonardo da Vinci airport in Rome at 11:30 AM tomorrow and there are a million and one thoughts rushing through my head. I have had a trip of a lifetime full of new friends, challenging classes, and...
by Madeline P | Jul 31, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Internship, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I never expected to love this city so much. From the perfect weather, to the beautiful language, to the vibrant atmosphere, everything in Valencia has gone above and beyond my expectations. Valencia, I love you because “Spanish Time” is very real. I’ll actually...
by Marco D | Jul 30, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Imperial War Museum, London With my time in Oxford coming to an end soon, I remember the places I went and the people I met. Walking around the historic colleges and reading at the Bodleian Libraries have come to be important parts of my understanding of the history...
by Ashley T | Jul 30, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
At the beginning of my third week in Oxford, I decided to join my friends on a weekend trip to Edinburgh at the end of the week. Although I was coming with my friends, actually about half of the UA at Oxford group was in Edinburgh this weekend! We started the weekend...
