by Carson F | Jun 29, 2016 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer
I decided that I wanted to come to Nicaragua because it was the perfect opportunity to get valuable medical experience, to be immersed in latino culture, and to travel to a beautiful place. I start my junior year in the spring and with a job, and a desire to...
by Austin P | Jun 29, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I wanted to study abroad because I have only ever been in the United States and have never been submerged in a different culture before. The key things that I considered when choosing a study abroad program were: the cost, the classes, and the duration. UA in Spain...
by Zoe G | Jun 29, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
Now that I have made it back home all safe and sound, I am very appreciative of the the air conditioning here but sad that I had to leave such wonderful country. It was so nice to leave my bustling, fast-paced lifestyle in the US and slow down to appreciate the...
by Grace V | Jun 29, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I have been home a month now. People always told me it would be just as difficult to adjust upon return home as it was upon arrival in a new place. Maybe for some that holds true, but I think I was just so ready to come home that I adjusted with ease. My sleep...
by Madison K | Jun 28, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
What was supposed to happen: getting on board a flight from Atlanta to Charlotte, North Carolina, having an hour layover there, and then getting on board an overnight flight to Dublin Ireland. What is currently happening: writing a blog post after a transfer from the...
by John E | Jun 28, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
By more than a few strokes of luck and some financial assistance, I have found myself waiting to leave on a flight to Dublin tomorrow. UA’s program in Ireland ended up as my choice for study abroad for several reasons, among them being able to keep my job...
by Grace V | Jun 28, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Is this real life? I think I might be dreaming. *pinch*.. Nope this is real… Before: Excitement and fear brewed inside me in the days leading up to my departure. People would ask, “Are you excited?” I usually responded with “Very!” but I...
by Liddy D | Jun 28, 2016 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
It’s been nearly two weeks since I left for my trip to Elmina, Ghana. Since then I’ve learned a lot about the culture and the people here! Every day I see exciting new things, and I always learn something new. Working in healthcare in Ghana allows me to...
by Andrew D | Jun 28, 2016 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Spain is a treasure trove full of historical sites. These places make the historical sites of the United States look like babies. Through out this month long study abroad trip, we have been able to visit many of these beautiful cities. These include Madrid, Salamanca,...
by Christina I | Jun 24, 2016 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester
I’ll start off this blog post with a cliché but oh-so-true sentence: Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I saw so many amazing places, met so many amazing people, and made memories to last a lifetime. Through ups and downs I...
by Anthony B | Jun 24, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
After having a chance to unwind from a very fun, yet very tiring month, I’ve realized several things. While I’ve had the chance to study abroad previously, I think that this experience matured me in ways that my first experience did not. One of the...
by Caroline W | Jun 24, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have been in Granada, Nicaragua for a couple of days and I love it! At times I might complain about the heat (okay probably more often than I’m willing to admit), but the kindness and compassion of the people makes it worth it. My host mom is a 73 year old woman who...
by Danielle K | Jun 24, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
My first thoughts as I got off the plane in Huston after spending two weeks in Nicaragua were nothing as poignant as I might have expected. As the plane hit the tarmac there was an initial sense of relief about being home in the United States, but this was almost...
by Genesis M | Jun 24, 2016 | Faculty-Led, North America, Social Work, Summer
22 de Mayo 2016 Now I am sitting on the plane. I just watch Mexico disappear as the plane flew away. I am really going to miss Mexico. I do miss my family and I am ready to see them, but Mexico will always have a place in my heart. I am so glad that I challenged...
by Christopher L | Jun 24, 2016 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
Coming back from Haiti is always a very tough transition to go back into a developed country after spending a week in a developing one. The lack of basic amenities and conveniences in Haiti makes it tough to come home to a shower that is inside, buildings that are air...
by Zoe G | Jun 24, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
After a week in Granada, it feels like a second home. Aside for the heat and lack of running water in the morning, I could stay here indefinitely. It took a while to get used to the lack of air conditioning but now I have just embraced being hot all the time. I do not...
by Amanda G | Jun 24, 2016 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
This month has been the fastest, longest, most amazing month of my life. Studying abroad in Paris has given me so opportunities, experiences and friendships that will last a lifetime. Looking back over this past month, there are so many cool things that I’ve...
by Julia T | Jun 23, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Before this trip abroad I studied Italian for four years in high school and for three semesters at Alabama. Italian has always come to me pretty easily so I didn’t expect it to be any different while taking classes in Italy. I was wrong. It’s not even that...
by Andrew D | Jun 23, 2016 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Think of the flattest place on the Earth. Well, that’s where I live, Illinois. Smack dab in the center of the Midwest. Being the second most mountainous country in Europe, Spain is full of beautiful peaks, and I am a stranger to these mountains. Every day I get to...
by Kelsey A | Jun 23, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
As I lay in my bed the night before I leave to go back home, the only thing that fills my head are the unforgettable memories of the last 6 months. One of the reasons why I chose to go to London is because I thought it would be the most similar for me so I...
