by Candace R | Nov 14, 2018 | Europe, Internship, Semester, Social Work
My name is Candace, I am 24 years old, and in the Graduate Social Work program. I have always wanted to study abroad but the opportunity never came up. It was not until orientation that I was able to see myself leaving the states. I wanted to go to a diverse city...
by Lexi S | Nov 13, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, By College, Comm & Info Sciences, Duration, Europe, Program Type, Region, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Russian fashion sense is truly a thing to bear witness to. Before coming to Saint Petersburg, I had only heard that they “dress a bit nicer” than we do in America. I had no idea what I was in for. The women here dress in a rotation that often consists of some sort of...
by Hannah J | Nov 7, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This study abroad trip was definitely one for the books. I made friends that will last a lifetime and not to mention the new culture that I experienced. I was in a culture very different from the one that I was used to back home. The experiences I had from new foods...
by Alyssa P | Sep 9, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Packing up and moving for 5 months is not an easy feat. Especially when you have to add baggage weight limitations and the ability to take everything you have on the go. Then you add in the fear of something being lost or stolen, and it turns into an...
by Tatum D | Sep 5, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
It has been one month since I arrived back home from Oxford! I catch myself missing my sweet little English spots nearly every day. Looking back on my adventures, I can now say with full assurance that my month abroad enriched my life in so many ways. When I arrived...
by Erica S | Aug 31, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Going abroad, you are introduced to all new foods, and for me, that was what I was most nervous about when going abroad. I typically struggle to stray from cheeseburgers and chicken nuggets, so my first attempt at eating in Spain was quite a struggle. My first meal in...
by Erica S | Aug 31, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
If you are anything like me, you understand how difficult it is to try to pack for an entire month in Europe it is a rather difficult task to complete. Aside from trying to decide what to pack, I think that figuring out how to pack it all is the most difficult....
by Emily H | Aug 30, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
For the past six months, I’ve heard a steady stream of advice regarding this next semester abroad: stay hydrated, wear comfortable shoes, take pictures, carry cash, honestly I could dedicate this entire post to all of the tips, tricks, recommendations, and well wishes...
by Salvatore A | Aug 27, 2018 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Getting back home was a bit of an adventure. My flight was delayed 2.5 hours, causing me to almost miss my connection back to New York. By some miracle, I made it through customs in Dublin and boarded my plane. Upon arrival I was exhausted, and shocked at just how...
by Mackenzie O | Aug 27, 2018 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Among all the other wonderful experiences that come with studying abroad, there is also a lot to be learned in the classroom. Not only did I learn so much more about the material covered in the classes that I took, it also really deepened my cultural experience. Being...
by Katherine S | Aug 25, 2018 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Academics: I am studying at Anglo American University. It is a small, private university that is taught all in English and located right near the city center. AAU is absolutely beautiful. The interior is filled with intricate molding work and large chandeliers. When...
by Nicholas B | Aug 15, 2018 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Having spent 5 weeks in Germany, I felt that I wanted to stay longer, but alas I had to return to prepare for fall classes. The travel back home ended up being somewhat of a nightmare. First, a security incident in Munich left hundreds of people delayed or stranded....
by Abigail K | Aug 15, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I think that I may have had the most crazy series of return flights back the United States! My initial program in Europe in May was in Serbia, and so my round-trip flight to Europe was based out of the Belgrade airport. This meant that after my second program in...
by Noah D | Aug 10, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Ciao, My name is Noah Dasinger and for the fall semester of 2018, I will be studying at the Lorenzo de Medici Institute, in Florence Italy. The motivation for deciding to study abroad has to do with my major which is art history and my interest in Renaissance Art. At...
by Morgan F | Aug 10, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Howdy Friends, It’s me again. I am back safely in Texas after a nearly flawless airport experience and have never been more excited to see my dog (and family, of course) in my life. The dream of a month long adventure through Italy has sadly come to a stuttering...
by Mackenzie O | Aug 9, 2018 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Going abroad gives you the opportunity to not only call a new, fascinating place home but also the opportunity to easily see a bunch of other amazing places. I was really fortunate to not have Friday class so I had extended weekends to travel. Having so many unique...
by Mackenzie O | Aug 9, 2018 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Home, UA-Affiliate
When I decided to go abroad, my program offered me three different options for housing: residence, host family, or apartment. A good friend of mine studied abroad the semester before and encouraged me to do a host family. I figured a host family would be the easiest...
by Julia R | Aug 7, 2018 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
After a month in Europe, I’m now home again. It’s bittersweet, because as happy as I am to be back home with my family and all the conveniences of America, I’m already missing the amazing experience I had. I don’t think anyone can ever be fully prepared to go abroad...
by Virginia R | Aug 7, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am overwhelmed with emotion and feel extremely blessed for all of my experiences this summer. Getting on the plane leaving England was harder than I thought. Although I have missed my family and friends, I feel like a piece of my heart is left in New Zealand,...
by Morgan F | Aug 4, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hi Friends, It is me again. Here to talk about a beautiful country called Italy. The “UA Abroad: Following Shakespeare Through Italy” program has been an especially unique experience. As opposed to most study abroad programs that remain in one city for one...
