by Genevieve A | Jul 24, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
One of the truly amazing things about studying abroad is the opportunity to make the history that you learn in the classroom come alive! While you are abroad, you will most likely visit so many beautiful (and not-so-beautiful) places where so many historic events took...
by Kirsten W | Jul 24, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
3 days from now, once I step on the plane, my life is going to change forever. I’ve only been out of the United States twice; both times were to visit our missionary friends with my parents and it didn’t feel much like I was leaving the country. I’ve...
by Charlotte M | Jul 24, 2017 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Not but three days ago, I left Ghanaian soil with more fulfillment of medical and cultural knowledge than I ever wished for. Most especially, I believe my conversation with the Ghanaian man that sat next to me on the plane ride home was a special summation of all I...
by Meichelle S | Jul 24, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
First Impressions My first impression of Greece was “Wow, this looks like home.” The airport in Santorini is up on a cliff and looks a lot like the Sonoran Desert at home in Arizona, except with an ocean view. It was so funny that I had to take a picture....
by Anna E | Jul 7, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
This summer I chose to study abroad because I truly believe it is the best and most unique way to not only learn information inside a classroom but gain cultural experience as well. Last summer I studied abroad in France for almost 6 weeks in a language intensive...
by Katherine W | Jul 7, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, UA-Affiliate
The first day of my journey was full of stress. Not only did I have to try to remember everything, but I then had to drive 4 hours in the pouring rain to the airport. My dad and I had a sad, yet short, parting as we unloaded my luggage in the rain. The stress was...
by Charlotte M | Jul 7, 2017 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Community Health Sciences, Faculty-Led, Social Work, Summer
Pre-departure: Why did you choose to study abroad? What factors (year in school, location, etc.) played into your decision? What key things did you have to consider before deciding to go abroad? A brilliant man, my father longed for the expansion of his...
by Charlotte M | Jul 7, 2017 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Community Health Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
While Abroad We have taken several excursions while in Ghana. Each time, I am taken aback by how lively our discoveries and experiences are while adventuring. I go into each weekend excursion without expectation, merely because I have no relative idea of how the...
by Anthony F | Jul 7, 2017 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Upon arriving at Oxford, I was amazed at the beautiful architecture and the main lawn at the entrance of Worcester College. It felt prestigious to be here. The lawns and orchard are some of my favorite spots. They, along with the quaint coffee shops and bustling...
by Caroline B | Jul 7, 2017 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Social Work, Summer, _
Participating in two sessions this summer in Spain means that I get to have the experience of staying in two different host locations: one in the peaceful town of San Lorenzo and one in Spain’s bustling capital, Madrid. These two locations could not be more different...
by Thalia | Jul 7, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Eleven days and counting. The time is approaching where I have to think about packing and going home, but I don’t want to. Spain has become my home base in Europe and it breaks my heart even thinking about leaving this wonderful place and not knowing when, or if, I am...
by Anthony F | Jul 7, 2017 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have several reasons for wanting to study abroad. I have always wanted to travel, and I figured that if any time was a good time to try, it would be now. Since I am a pre-med student, I would like to use the time I have available before medical school to its...
by Sabrina S | Jul 7, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hi there! My name is Sabrina and I am a sophomore at the University of Alabama. I am working towards a double major in Political Science and Philosophy with a jurisprudence specialization. My minor is with a liberal arts program called the Blount Scholars...
by Meredith M | Jul 7, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
While it was no gut-wrenching decision to study abroad (it actually makes me giddy every time I think about it), the oncoming arrival of my program at the University of Oxford is still nerve-wracking and exciting because it represents the culmination of a year’s worth...
by Cho Rong Won | Jul 7, 2017 | All Year, Asia, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate, UA-Affiliate, _
Going to a new place always means meeting new people. That probably is the most fluttering, yet terrifying aspect of going to a new place. I did not expect any of this because I did not intend on starting a new relationship. It started with an email I got from my...
by Cho Rong Won | Jul 7, 2017 | All Year, Asia, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate
As a citizen of Korea, but as a child who lived in America since first grade, Korea was unfamiliar to me. Just like any K-Pop star fans, Korea was a fantasy. I went to Korea on Fall 2016 for my social work field placement and on Spring 2017 for a study abroad. I...
by Cho Rong Won | Jul 7, 2017 | Asia, Semester, Social Work, UA Non-Affiliate
I love green tea. Any green tea-flavored deserts impulse my consumer desire so I decided to start my journey of the holy green tea trail and my love for cafés and bakeries. Korea is not the designated green tea heaven, Japan is; however, there were enough or excessive...
by Ashby Brown | Jun 30, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Getting off the plane from Atlanta to Madrid was one of the most exciting and nerve racking things I have ever done. What will the school be like? Will I meet friends? Will I even be able to communicate with these people for a month? Questions like these and many...
by Kayce C | Jun 30, 2017 | Faculty-Led, Nursing, South America, Summer, _
Today was the first day of our Medical Mission trip with the Capstone College of Nursing to Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Being in the southern hemisphere it was the winter season although temperature were still in the 50s to the 60s. However, the wind was up to 35 mph making...
by Alexandra A | Jun 30, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
After having spent some time here in Spain, I have realized that every interaction I have is an opportunity to improve my Spanish. While speaking with my fellow students has definitely improved my Spanish, my conversations with native speakers have been the most...
