by Katrina I. | Oct 15, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My family enjoys traveling, however, everything is already decided for me wherever we go. Although I like not having to worry about the logistics or details, I’ve wanted the opportunity to plan out a trip based on my own interests without having to worry about anyone...
by Lauryn H. | Oct 15, 2025 | Engineering, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad in Copenhagen has been one of the most exciting and refreshing experiences of my life so far. Each day feels like a new adventure, and I’ve loved getting to know the city not just as a visitor, but as someone living and learning here, even if just for...
by Joseph W. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My favorite thing about my study abroad trip in New Zealand is undoubtedly the natural environment. The landscapes here feel almost otherworldly in their beauty and diversity. From lush forests and mountains to crystal-clear beaches and thermal springs, every region...
by Margulan B. | Oct 15, 2025 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate, _
The first thing that surprised me when I landed in Madrid-Barajas Airport was that people in Spain don’t speak much English. I guess I always knew that, but I never gave much thought to it. Exhausted from the 12-hour flight and eager to meet my host family, I...
by Margulan B. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, UA-Affiliate, _
Hi! My name is Margulan, and I’m currently a study-abroad student at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid in Spain. I chose this university because it’s one of the most reputable in the country—and yes, the classes are challenging! But what truly drew me in was Madrid...
by Jade Cartolano | Oct 15, 2025 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led
It happened in slow motion. I was on a paddleboard in the ocean off the coast of Panama. I was surrounded by crystal clear blue water and the laughter of my friends. One minute I was asking my friend to take a photo of me and the next – plop – my phone slipped out of...
by Jade Cartolano | Oct 15, 2025 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led
I never thought I would be salsa dancing on a rooftop, under a sky full of stars, in a country I have never been to, but that is the thing about trying new things, you never know saying yes will turn into an unforgettable memory. When I first was told that we...
by Jade Cartolano | Oct 15, 2025 | Central America, Faculty-Led
When I signed up to study abroad in Panama, I was excited for everything it had to offer, including trips into the rainforest and boating to different islands. What I was not prepared for was the significant language barrier. After landing in Panama, I went to a...
by William W. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
To start off this blog, I think that traveling to New Zealand for this trip was the easiest it has ever been for me. Because my mother is a Maori woman herself, I have been to New Zealand about five or six times in my life.Both of my flights to Houston and Los Angeles...
by Jack S. | Oct 14, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Traveling through Croatia has been fast and furious, with stunning sights, amazing food and a memorable experience. We started the day by leaving Dubrovnik early in the morning and heading north along the coast to Split. Our time in Split was short, but we made the...
by Katrina F. | Oct 14, 2025 | By College, Commerce & Business, Duration, Europe, Honors College, Program Type, Region, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Tip number 1: Expect the unexpected and try not to stress over what you cannot control. Due to not knowing when my passport/visa was coming back to me, I had to pay more to change my flight to a week and a half later. Although it was sad missing a lot of orientation...
by Brandon S. | Oct 14, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This study abroad experience has been incredible, and it is just getting started! I arrived one week ago, and within thirty minutes of my arrival at the hotel/hostel, we went to an intermediate school and learned about the education system of New Zealand. We then...
by Emily A. | Oct 14, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate
It is mid-May in Melbourne. Footy is in full swing, the leaves are changing, and I am preparing for finals! While I have, and will continue to, enjoy exploring Melbourne, one of my favorite parts of studying abroad have been trips around Oceania. This area’s natural...
by Brad P. | Oct 14, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My first impressions began before I even landed in Dubrovnik. As my plane descended towards the Dubrovnik airport and it broke through the clouds, I could see the beautiful Croatian coastline. The water was strikingly blue, like I had never seen before. The small...
by Addison S. | Oct 14, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
”How do you feed the stars?” This was a question posed to us this morning. How DO you feed the stars? I didn’t even realize the stars were something that needed to be fed. I guess that’s what comes from cultural differences, especially in comparison to one with such...
by Kaylee K. | Oct 14, 2025 | Africa, _
Growing up, I often heard about college students studying abroad and the positive impact it had on their lives. As my final semester at UA approaches, I have decided that now is the right time for me to take that step. My main concern was choosing a destination where...
by Chase U. | Oct 14, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My latest adventure has taken me from Bidgood and Hewson Hall, all the way to the University of Dubrovnik, Croatia. As someone who has never been to Europe, this whole experience thus far has been magical. I have to admit, I was pretty nervous at first, making my way...
by Rob K. | Oct 14, 2025 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Summer, _
Hello! Earlier today, I finally arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam after a very long journey starting from Birmingham, Alabama. To be honest, so far, the city is about as I expected based on my past travel experience to Southeast Asia. In other words, I am enjoying...
by Stephanie G. | Oct 14, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
On Sunday, May 4th, I hugged my parents one last time before I went through the Atlanta airport security line. This was my first time flying alone and I was trying not to be nervous about the idea of being suspended over the Atlantic for eight hours. Compared to the...
by Gabrielle D. | Oct 14, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, Summer
I didn’t expect Zadar to become my favorite stop, but it stole my heart in just one night. Tucked along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, Zadar wasn’t high on my travel wishlist. It was supposed to be a stop along the way, a scenic pause before heading elsewhere. But from...
