by Keturah N | Jun 28, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
It is my final night in Tours and it has been an emotional ride to say the least. I started the day by going to my last French classes at the Institut de Touraine. All of my work has been turned in and we recieved our final grades for the courses we took. I was...
by Chance T | Jun 28, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Far before I stepped foot on UA’s beautiful campus, let alone knew I would be attending UA, I knew that I wanted to study abroad at least once while in college. I had heard from high school teachers and other mentors that a study abroad trip was a transformative...
by Brittany Z | Jun 28, 2017 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I am very exciting that the days are getting closer to my departure… Just 8 days now! When deciding where to go abroad I really struggled because I was hopeful to go somewhere tropical and full of coral reefs, but instead I am going to Europe which is just fine...
by Danielle N | Jun 28, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Leaving Spain was weird for me. I missed my family. I missed my bed. And I really missed my kitchen (the food in Spain just wasn’t my favorite). But at the same time, I truly loved Spain. The culture was incredible. Every day was an adventure. And I made so many great...
by Cameron C | Jun 27, 2017 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
A whole month has passed and I am finally back in the United States. I have to say it feels good to be back on US soil, but I am going to miss the trip very much. After a whole month of going non stop and being with people 24/7, I don’t really know what to do...
by Shelby P | Jun 27, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have always wanted to travel ever since I was little, so I knew that in college I would definitely study abroad somewhere. As I started my freshman year I started looking into programs and as a Spanish minor, a program in Spain was the perfect option for me. Spain...
by Caitlin Bresnahan | Jun 27, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’m a list-maker. To-do lists, grocery lists, lists of what books I want to read, lists of what books I have yet to buy, and of course, packing lists have all come out of my dingy little notebook at one point (multiple points) or another. Preparing for my abroad...
by Alexandra Willis | Jun 27, 2017 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate
After almost 5 months abroad, I’m back home in the U.S! I will never forget the moment I had way back in January when I took off in a plane and knew I wouldn’t touch U.S soil for another 5 months. All the feelings I had of what was to come and how...
by Mary Elise F | Jun 19, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hola Amigos! So, I have been here for a little less than a month and I have already fallen in love with everything and everyone in Spain. Where to begin… In my opinion, we are staying in one of the most beautiful and homey places in Spain, San Lorenzo. The...
by Ethan S | Jun 16, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
6/14/17: This trip to Spain has truly been one for the books. As the trip comes to a close, I reflect on how this trip has changed me. For starters, my Spanish speaking skills have improved tremendously. Our facilitators implicated a “Spanish only policy” on us at the...
by Shameea L | Jun 16, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This experience has really been a dream come true for me. Although it has had many downfalls, I have experienced many high points that has made this study abroad experience worthwhile. Our first week was spent in the beautiful city of Paris. Although they try to...
by Caroline B | Jun 16, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Now that the first of the two sessions I am spending in Spain is coming to an end, I can think of a number of things I wish I could tell the pre-departure version of myself. Before departing, I had a wide range of feelings surrounding this experience. I am a huge...
by Genevieve A | Jun 16, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
When you arrive in a new country to study abroad, odds are you will have probably already given a lot of thought to the differences in culture. But I had underestimated just HOW different (and all-consuming) the French food culture is. From my first day in France, I...
by Victoria G | Jun 12, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I am so excited for this trip. I am studying abroad in Florence Italy, and I can’t wait to leave. 13 days left and I am getting all the final paperwork pulled together and starting to pack! This experience will be amazing I just know it. I get to meet family I...
by Danielle N | Jun 12, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I can only think of one word to describe my time in Spain so far: wow. I’ve been to so many cities, visited so many cathedrals, done so many things, and learned so much about the language and culture; and it’s only been three weeks! So here’s a quick summary of my...
by Raegan S | Jun 12, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Before I dive in I think I should explain the game plan- because it is a complicated one. I decided to use my study abroad opportunity in Spain as an excuse to tag on a bit of additional backpacking and sightseeing. My official program will take place in a town...
by Cameron C | Jun 9, 2017 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer
It is now week four of my study abroad trip and I have been to New York, London, Paris and finally, Milan. The trip started out awkward and a little weird since we had all just meet each other and we were still in the USA. I wish we would’ve gone straight to...
by Ilham Ali | Jun 8, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Non-traditional, Summer, _
Thursday, May 11th, 2017, Today marks Day 4 of the Serbia Fellowship Experience. Early this morning, after breakfast and coffee, we prepared to head to the nearby city of Smederevo for the day. I imagined it as a small, historic town outside of Belgrade, but Smederevo...
by Meichelle S | Jun 8, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I leave for a 3 week long program in Greece in two days and I couldn’t be more excited. Motivation I’ve always wanted to study abroad in Europe, however, I’ve discovered that as an engineering major (or any other major) it is key that you do your...
by Harlyn | Jun 8, 2017 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Before I throw you head first into my fabulously flustered pre-departure antics, I will introduce myself. My name is Harlyn Grey Cowart and I am from a small town in north Alabama called Athens. Athens is a town that you will miss if you blink while driving through...
