Bama Bloggers Abroad
Travel Weekend!
Hi! I did the UA Macroeconomics trip in Croatia and Italy! My friends and I took a little roadtrip to Miami on Friday to before we departed for our trip on Sunday! It was so nice to spend the...
Before Weingarten
The decision to participate in the UA in Germany: Language and Culture program was an easy one. I first learned about the program during the Fall study abroad fair hosted at UA, and as soon as I...
Viviendo la Vida Española
I have been in Madrid for four weeks now and I can not believe I am halfway there! I finished my first two classes today and said goodbye to my “group one” classmates who will be heading back to the...
My First Day of Firsts in Madrid
Today at 8 a.m., I touched down in the vibrant heart of Spain-Madrid! It's been a day packed with thrilling firsts, each one a bold checkmark on my bucket list. To start my day, my inaugural...
Experiencing the Culture Shock in Ireland
Departing for Ireland
Papa Francisco, Firenze, & Lazio
Baby Lasagna!
Croatia Week 1
I had a blast the first week of the trip! I will say, the flight from Dallas to Madrid was not great. As a 6’5 human being I was cramped and it was really difficult to sleep. However, because I arrived in Dubrovnik, Croatia in the evening, I basically avoided being jet lagged, so that was nice. The food here is amazing! I’ve tried to stick mainly to seafood since we are right on the coast. I’ve had cuttlefish risotto, shrimp tacos, Bosnian meatballs, and more. Our first day in Dubrovnik, we got to tour the walls, and the view was breathtaking, just look at the photo below. On Wednesday, we went to Club Revelin. It is one of the top 25 clubs in the world. It was really cool because it was inside a fortress. The beach there was great, although the water was a bit chilly. It was fun to just walk around Dubrovnik and see as much stuff as possible (this included many gelato runs lol). On Saturday, we left Dubrovnik and went to Split and then Zadar and Zatan. The resort we stayed at in Zatan was so nice. We had our own separate rooms, a nice breakfast, and a pool. We went to Zadar in the evening to watch the sunset, and then we walked around for a bit and got to experience the underwater organ. We then walked to the square where there was a big screen showing the Eurovision finals. Croatia’s Baby Lasagna, with his song Rim Tim Tagi Dim, placed second in the world. We traveled to Zagreb, Croatia the next day, and had a five course dinner, which was one of the nicest dinners I’ve ever had. I can’t wait to see what’s in store next week!
THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STUDYING ABROAD
While deciding to study abroad may seem like a daunting process with so much information to go over and learn the process is well worth it! As a student who was unsure of everything and did not know...
Home Again
Wow, that flew by. Though looking back on just how many memories I have just of these 18 days makes me feel like I was there for months. What a beautiful country to visit and an amazing group of...
Two Sides to Belize
As soon as my plane touched down and the door opened, I could feel the humid air rush through the cabin. Belize is a tropical jungle, and that was apparent immediately. Though myself and the...
Belize Bound
As I finish up packing for my faculty-led trip to Belize, I'm taking a minute to write this post. Back in around February this year (I know, last minute planner), I saw an email for a faculty-led...
How to spend a perfect day in Barcelona!
The perfect way to start the day is on the beach and that is exactly what we did this morning. We all walked to the beach and got towels from a vendor on the beach. We got some drinks from the beach...
Traveling through Barcelona!
I am on a UA faculty led study abroad trip this summer doing the Globalization of Sport program. Last week we were in Madrid touring their sport stadiums and attending a European sport conference....
Navigating Madrid’s Sport Scene!
The study abroad program I am on is UA Globalization of Sport! This is a faculty led trip which means that I am with UA professors and students. This was the first time I have traveled to Europe, so...
First Impressions of Belize
First Impressions of Belize........My initial impression upon landing was apprehension and excitement. I was in a foreign country and knew no one. Once I arrived, I was excited to get started and...
UA in Germany: Lake Constance and Neuschwanstein
My second blog post will be about two incredible excursions we have taken in the last two weeks: Lake Constance and Neuschwanstein. Both of these day trips were huge selling points for the program...
UA in Germany: The First Two Weeks
My initial two-week span in Germany to study the German language and culture has been an incredible and rewarding experience. This being my first time out of country (let alone on a flight), I had...
One Week In: The London Underground
When we first stepped out of London Heathrow airport, we were greeted by the nippy fifty-degree air of a British morning. The subway system in London goes by many names, some call it the Metro, some...
Global Perspectives Austria Pre-Departure
I chose to study abroad in Austria this Summer as I feel it would be a great experience moving towards my future career and would be a great opportunity to explore another culture. Prior to...
Studying Abroad and Living in London
So far, I have thoroughly enjoyed exploring life in London. The city has captured my heart, particularly charming areas like Notting Hill. I wasn't fully aware of just how vast and sprawling London...
Dream Work
I saw work I only dreamed if seeing while traveling through Italy. I spent so many years studying and analyzing this work, but I never thought I would ever see it in person. Work like Judith...
Oldest Barbershop in London
Prior to studying abroad in London, I made sure to get a fresh haircut, as I am sure most of my peers did the same. Of course, with my luck, when I went to book an appointment with my usual guy, he...
Madrid Plaza De Toros
On our final free day in Lisbon, a group of around 15 of us embarked on a day trip to Madrid, a venture that filled me with excitement for various reasons. Thanks to my mother's profession as a...
Premier League Tottenham Comeback Win
Before embarking on our journey to London, our professor expressed his desire to secure tickets for the entire group to attend a premier league game. However, as our departure drew near, it became...
My Abroad so far 🙂
I am currently halfway through my study abroad program in London England!! I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting new friends and seeing all new things. Upon my arrival, we embarked on a bus and boat...
Leading up to London!
This summer I will be traveling to London to participate in a study abroad program! Studying abroad has always been a goal of mine. I have a deep passion for travel and have been fortunate to...
The Home Adjustment
I have now been home for exactly one week after studying abroad for three months in Rome, Italy. It feels so surreal to be home and back with my friends and family in my own house. As much as I miss...
Not Goodbye, but See You Later
On the last night of my study abroad, I sat with my friends in our hotel lobby, and we talked about all the things we had learned and experienced in our time together. We had visited 15 cities and 5...
Hopping Around Europe
As my study abroad in London and Lisbon is nearing its end, I wanted to write others about the ease of traveling to other countries while in Europe. Once across the Atlantic, wherever your home base...
Pre-Departure: Faculty Led Program
Introduction Hello all! My name is Evelyn Diller, and I am a marketing major going into my junior year at UA. This summer, I had the pleasure of attending a faculty led program to Prague and Berlin...
What You REALLY Should Bring when Studying Abroad
When preparing to travel, it's easy to fall down the internet rabbit hole of what to bring versus what not to bring. The packing is one of the hardest anxieties to overcome when leading up to your...
Being Abroad: “Soak It All In!”
Going abroad, you are often advised to soak it all in and make the most of it. When hearing this from friends and family, I was intimidated by this! Questions arose like what happens when I’m too...
Leaving for Italy
To prepare to go to Italy I was researching Italian clothing style and their culture to find the do’s and don’ts. I was researching the areas I would be in the most or that I would be going to and...
Study Abroad Wrap Up!
I am sitting in the airport writing this post feeling very bittersweet. I have just finished up studying abroad in Barcelona for a month. It was one of the best experiences, and I want to share more...
Public Transportation While Abroad
Utilizing public transportation when studying abroad can be so useful. It is something I think everyone should try to take advantage of if they have it in your city! I am studying in Barcelona,...
Beating Jet Lag!
My story with jet lag when studying abroad in Barcelona! Hello everyone, my name is Rachel Rybicki and I am studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain this summer! I will be in Barcelona studying for a...
Giddy, Nervous, y Energética! My Pre-Spain Thoughts.
I’m just 4 days away from my flight to Madrid, and I’ve never felt so giddy and so nervous simultaneously. I chose this study abroad to get loads of classes out of the way for my Spanish major and...
Before I Go
I am officially a little over 24 hours away from hopping on a plane and heading for Paris. And yet, I feel completely unprepared. I am taking part in the UA on the Camino de Santiago trip, and for...
Pre Departure: Excitement and Nerves
Hi all! My name is Samantha Johnson, but I usually go by Sam. I am doing a study abroad this summer in London for a Forensic Psychology Program that fulfills my Junior Writing Seminar. While I am...
Why Do We Travel?
As young adults, we are so often challenged to find our identity or question what we have always placed our identity in, and, as I am staring down the one-week mark before my departure to Ghana for...
Fears I had Preparing for my Abroad Program
I had a lot of fears when I was initially planning for my study abroad. For me personally, my biggest fear was being alone and not making any friends. I was supposed to be going in my group with a...
Studying Abroad in Italy
I’m visiting 6 different cities and 2 different countries in about 10 days. So far, It has been one of the most exhausting but rewarding experiences I’ve had. We have been to Milan and Venice, and...
Advice I Wish I had for Studying Abroad
When I was preparing for my trip, I wish I had a list of things that would have helped me prepare better. Good thing is, I’m not going to let you struggle with the same thing! First and most...
Light Packing is Your Best Friend
Light packing has never been a word in my dictionary. It usually hasn’t been that big of a deal and it's always been relatively manageable. If I could go back in time and do one thing differently...
Reflection of Studying in Croatia & Italy
Overall, this trip has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. I feel like I have grown so much as an individual and have had so many experiences that I wouldn’t have had if I didn’t...
Studying Abroad in Dubrovnik
On the study abroad trip I went on, our first stop was in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Although it was a city that I had never thought about visiting prior to hearing we were going on the trip, I could not...
Arrangements for a Month of Study Abroad in Ireland
As I am preparing to travel abroad to Ireland for a month, I have accumulated a few tips from my previous adventures abroad. The first few steps are setting up the logistics of going overseas. You...
Week 2 in Paradise
This second week was even better than my first week, which I didn’t know was possible since last week was so fun! We had more beach days, shopped in different cities around the island, and learned...