by Jessica Van Putten Vink | May 24, 2016 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
When I signed up to go to Germany, I imagined getting a quick glimpse of the countryside through the train window, with most time spent in the big cities sightseeing. I am currently on the UA faculty led Honors in Germany program, and we got the chance to leave Munich...
by Jessica Van Putten Vink | May 21, 2016 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Call me crazy, but a month ago all I knew about Germany was history from World War II and the Berlin Wall (among other minute details). I spotted the UA Honors in Germany trip in the Honors College newsletter and at the last minute, decided to go to the information...
by Cameron J | May 12, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Flight into Dublin wasn’t too bad. I flew out of Charlotte to Boston, and then had a four layover in Boston. Was able to catch up on work and get ready for the trip. Took off from Boston at 6p, and then landed at 4:45am Dublin time. Only issue, Dr. Keskin...
by Imani M | May 12, 2016 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer
Like so many people, Paris had always been a dream of mine. I would always fantasize about the food, the shopping and the culture in general. I was thrilled when I heard about the “PR in Paris” trip. I knew that this was my shot. I would make those...
by Sara L | May 12, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
The countdown has begun—2 days until I travel to Europe. I cannot believe Sophomore year has already come to an end, but I look forward to the exciting journey that lies ahead in the upcoming weeks. As an incoming freshmen, I always knew I wanted to study abroad, but...
by Cameron J | May 9, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
In 19 hours my wife will drop me off at Charlotte-Douglas airport, and I will begin my Study Abroad Trip. 17 hours after that I will step off the Aer Lingus flight onto Irish soil for the first time in my life. Sitting on my couch, with my dog Zoe beside me, I am...
by Carlisle W | May 9, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I have about two and a half weeks left here in Edinburgh. I have taken two out of my three final exams so I feel confident enough to share a bit of advice about the exam process. For starters, all courses that have exams (except courses that have never been taught...
by Ariana F | May 9, 2016 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Last summer, many of my sorority sisters were fortunate enough to study abroad for the summer. Prior to their departure I asked many questions, inquiring about the process in which I should take in order to hopefully indulge in the same experience the...
by Sarah J | May 9, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
11 days remain until I depart for Switzerland and Austria for an interim course and I never expected I’d have the chance to study abroad during my time at UA. My faculty-led program is called Finding Meaning: Exploring the Synergy of Psychology and Art Through the...
by Christina I | May 2, 2016 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester
One of the best perks of Study Abroad is the Abroad part of the experience, especially the travel abroad. By choosing to go to school at Leicester University, I had the opportunity to pack my life in a backpack for a five week Easter break. I did...
by Emily S | May 2, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
When people discover that I’m studying abroad this summer, the first question I’m asked every single time is “Where?” Once I say “Berlin,” I get a variety of responses that mostly include confusion and misunderstanding. For most...
by Caylee O | May 2, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Last Sunday evening, I arrived back in Bilbao, Spain where I’ve been living and studying since the beginning of January after traveling for 16 days during my Spring Break. It was an exciting moment when I left the airport and headed to my apartment because I...
by Theresa S | Apr 28, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I was sitting at the kitchen table last night, serving myself stuffed green peppers prepared by my host grandmother (affectionately referred to as “Mamá”) when I recognized the sound of Frank Sinatra’s voice echoing through the hallways. At the same moment, Mamá...
by Courtney M | Mar 25, 2016 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
The very, very first word that came to thought when I walked up the metro steps and met my new city was the world clean. Barcelona was very… clean. I was expecting more of a New York City type deal, and there was literally no resemblance at all. The streets...
by Carlisle W | Mar 24, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I have been in Edinburgh for a week now and already I have learned so much about the people and culture! In this post I am going to talk mostly about advice I would give to students looking into Edinburgh, Scotland for their study abroad experience. BUY WATERPROOF...
by Christina I | Mar 24, 2016 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester
Hello, my name is Christina Irion, and I am going to share my experience with preparing for my Exchange experience. I knew from my freshman year that I wanted to take the opportunity to study abroad before I graduated. I was unsure of the place or time...
by Alaina | Mar 24, 2016 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Ciao from Italy! It has been a little over a month since I arrived in Florence, which is hard to believe. Time seems to be passing quicker than I could’ve imagined. But I am loving every minute of it! When I stepped off the plane at the Florence airport on...
by Amy W | Feb 24, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Four more days remain until I embark on what is about to be the experience of a lifetime. I have anticipated this day coming for what seems like a lifetime since I started the process for studying abroad. More effort than I could ever imagine went into booking this...
by Jasmine P | Feb 24, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led
What if I miss my flight? What if I lose my passport? What if I pack the wrong things? What if my phone doesn’t work? What if my luggage gets lost? What if I don’t make any friends on my trip? What if I get over there, and I don’t like it? What...
by Megan B | Feb 15, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I can’t believe that I’ll be going to Russia next week. It is so weird not to be at Alabama with all of my friends, but I am very excited about studying abroad. I have always wanted to visit Russia so last summer I began taking Russian classes here at Alabama with the...
