by Jacqueline C | Jun 28, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
While the beaches in Barcelona are lovely, they can be quite crowded and chaotic if you’re looking for a relaxing day at the beach. Luckily, there are plenty of quiet beach towns just a short train ride away that make for a perfect day trip. On Friday, June 8, I...
by Richard S | Jun 28, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I had no idea my Study Abroad experience would be this meaningful. The people, places, and events I have been able to experience have been incredible. Living in Pamplona has been a wonderful time with a fantastic group of students and professors for the University of...
by Darci B | Jun 28, 2017 | Europe, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
After arrival in Dublin, despite my jet lag, my eyes lit up once I saw the city. As I landed I was in awe of how green and beautiful the land was. I was nervous about the weather here, especially knowing how much it rains, but so far the weather has been amazing....
by Mary H | Jun 28, 2017 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer
We arrived in London around 11 am, jet lagged, and were forced to stay awake through the rest of the day in order to be able to sleep that night. I was tired, hungry, hot, cranky, and my first thoughts of London were “this is it?” We went to a pub for...
by James C | Jun 28, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
This is my last week in Spain. I am starting to miss the US a little bit, but I am not 100% ready to come home. I have had a great time in Spain. Last weekend, we went to Barcelona. We went to Park Guell, the Sagrada Familia, the Olympic Park, and the art museum. I...
by Katherine C | Jun 28, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Exactly 4 weeks ago I arrived in Pamplona, Spain. In exactly 6 days I will be back home in New Jersey. Thinking back over the past four weeks, it is crazy how fast the time has gone, but also how many amazing adventures I’ve gotten to experience in such a short amount...
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...
