by Katie | Jun 5, 2017 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I had an absolutely fantastic experience studying abroad in Germany. It is amazing how similar yet so different two countries can be. It took me a while to adjust to the German culture upon arrival. Likewise, it took me several days to adjust to American culture upon...
by Thalia | Jun 5, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
We made it. Just a short 9-hour plane ride later and here we are: Madrid, Spain. Right away I found others on the same flight as me as well as at the airport when I landed heading to the same adventure, and so naturally I tagged along for some guidance. After all the...
by James C | Jun 5, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hello, my name is Wil Carpenter, and I am a junior aerospace engineering student studying abroad in Pamplona, Spain for the month of June. Obtaining a greater level of Spanish fluency was the main reason that I chose to study abroad. I have taken three years of...
by Genevieve A | Jun 5, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Since I was a little girl, sitting up at night reading Madeline in bed, I have dreamed of visiting Paris! I began studying French when I was nine years old and immediately fell in love with the language. So, when I decided to study abroad with the UA in France program...
by Katelyn B | Jun 2, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Just a reminder – my name is Katie Butzer and I’m currently enrolled in a May-term International Financial Reporting course abroad. After an eventful 8 days in Prague, with a stop in Paris and a stop in Dresden, we took a coach bus to the beautiful city of...
by Ilham Ali | Jun 2, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Non-traditional, Summer, _
Wednesday, May 10th, 2017, Today is Day 3 of the Serbia Fellowship Experience – the first full day after transit, and we are just beginning to get acquainted with the city of Belgrade. The weather is slowly warming and extending a fonder welcome. This...
by Keturah N | Jun 2, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The first week in France has ended and I can finally begin to organize my thoughts on all of the things that have happened thus far. The first week in France was spent in Paris with the goal of helping us to get accustomed to hearing and responding to French on a...
by Katie | Jun 2, 2017 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
The Honors College and the College of Business combined their German study abroad programs this summer. The honors students were originally focusing on intercultural studies while the business students planned on studying the economy and touring influential...
by Katherine R | Jun 2, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Wow. I have fallen in love with the city of Dublin, feeling more like a local here than I do in my hometown. I’m accustomed to the daily life, from the bus system to the food trucks and city trends; it all feels so comfortable, so normal. But after all, this...
by Mackenzie L | Jun 2, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Social Work, Summer
My first impression while arriving in Spain was that there was more graffiti than I thought there would be! My idea of Spain was that it was a clean and classy country (and it is). While those things are true, I did not expect to see sidewalks and buildings with...
by Ethan S | Jun 2, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Pre-Departure (21/05/17): There isn’t much more I could’ve done to prepare for this excursion to Spain. For the past two weeks, I’ve spent my time volunteering at a clinic in Granada, Nicaragua with the Alabama Nicaragua Clinical Experience. During this time, I’ve...
by Richard S | Jun 2, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Ever since my sister returned from her study abroad program when she studied at the University of Alabama, I have been dreaming of the day of when I would be able to go on my own study abroad adventure. I am incredibly excited for this opportunity. As I finish packing...
by Katherine C | Jun 2, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have always been a chronic over-packer. Whether I’m leaving for a week or a semester, I cannot manage to pack efficiently. I know I don’t need 8 pairs of shoes and 12 different dresses for a 5 week trip, but I can’t help but think of (and prepare for) all the...
by Nathan S | Jun 2, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Last week, we were in Prague, Czech Republic. After a very long flight, we landed Thursday afternoon at the Prague airport and hit the ground running. We had a great week in Prague. The Old Town area was beautiful and it was so great seeing things such as the...
by Caroline W | May 25, 2017 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
In August 2016, I sat down in the second row of my Italian 102 classroom next to a girl who did not seem too intimidating. I chose the second row because that generally means you’re interested in the class and wanting to make a good grade but not an overachiever,...
by Madison S | May 23, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
This is my final week in London and it is a very bittersweet week. I just came home from a trip to Rome where I spent it with my friend who lives there. I met her while I was over here studying, we had the same classes and became very close friends. She is the first...
by Katelyn B | May 23, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I suppose I am a little late to the game regarding my blog posts. I am currently taking a 2 and a half week course abroad as a part of my accounting curriculum, and it has been a whirlwind to say the least! I arrived a day later than the rest of the crew, however,...
by Haley W | May 23, 2017 | Europe, Home, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Sadly, my journey abroad has come to an end, and after a long eleven hour flight home, it still doesn’t even feel real. Initially, the first thoughts going through my head were all positive and I could not wait to be home, see my friends, and eat the food that I...
by Daniel U | May 23, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am participating in the UA in Europe: International Financial Reporting, which in simpler terms is a class on how accounting works in Europe. I will be splitting my time between Prague, Czech Republic and Vienna, Austria. I have never been to Europe and I am...
by Alexandra V | May 23, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have finally made it. Sitting in the Atlanta airport waiting to board my flight to Madrid, I let out a sigh of relief. My family has left, and I have nothing to do before my flight but wait and relax. The difficult part is over. After days of packing and making sure...
