Bama Bloggers Abroad
My First Day in Prague
Greetings From Prague! Today, I'm sharing my amazing first day in Prague. Our group wandered the Old Town's cobblestone streets, soaked in its history, and joined a tour that unveiled Prague's...
Preparing for Summer Study Abroad
With all the preparation of getting ready the past couple weeks to study abroad in London and Lisbon, I didn’t anticipate how fast the time would go by until I was getting ready to board my plane to...
Health and Well Being Abroad
Maintaining your well-being while abroad is key to enjoying your experience to the fullest. Whether it's mental, physical, or social health, each aspect plays a crucial role in your overall...
Navigating Study Abroad Pressures and Priorities
Why bother studying abroad? It's a fair question. If you have any desire to study abroad, hopefully, some reasons come to mind. It could be learning a new language, enjoying the new food and...
Arrival and First Impressions
I’ll start by saying I am having a blast so far! I have never traveled so far, this is my first time out of the country, and only my second time flying! The time difference coupled with packing late...
Adios Madrid, Hola Barcelona
I absolutely loved Madrid. Today, we wrapped up our time in the city, and headed for Barcelona on a train. It was a bitter sweet goodbye. I know I won’t be back in Madrid for a very long time if at...
Waiting in the airport
I always like to get to the airport super early before any of my flights. Today is no different, I am here 4 hours before my flight leaves. I like to find my gate and sit before the long trip. I am...
Pre-Departure Jitters
As a lover of traveling, I am very excited to embark on my study abroad adventure, but of course with that comes some jitters and nerves. I am very excited to have the opportunity to study abroad in...
Leaving So Soon
As the end of the spring semester quickly came to a close I headed home to Maryland to prepare for my study abroad trip. With a quick 3 day turn around I was very busy trying to catch up with...
An adventure I never want to end
While Abroad I am currently on my trip studying abroad in Europe heading to the third country already! We first arrived in Venice, Italy, then traveled to Ljubljana, Slovenia, and are now going to...
My journey in deciding on a study abroad program
Pre-departure Since I came to The University of Alabama as a freshman in August of 2021 as an out-of-state student, I knew going abroad was always a dream of mine. Both of my older sisters attended...
My Unplanned Must Haves While Studying Abroad
Study abroad requires much preparation and packing. However, there are a few essential items everyone should have on their person while traveling abroad. Although living a...
Preparing for Departure: T-Minus 18 hours
As I look at all of the articles of clothing that are sprawled out over my bed, I feel a mix of excitement, nervousness, and of being overwhelmed. Just five days ago I had all of these clothes...
Pre-departure: London and Lisbon
Hi, I'm Sam, a rising senior majoring in accounting at the University of Alabama. I'm from Louisiana, and this is my second time leaving the country and my first time traveling to Europe. While I am...
Waiting Anxiously for my Flight to Board
So, I have successfully checked a bag and made it through security for my first flight. The lovely news I received while in line for my flight was that we have a two hour delay. I am now sitting at...
THE NIGHT BEFORE GOING ABROAD
I will fly to London, England tomorrow. As someone studying abroad for the very first time and having only been on a few short flights in my life, here are some of my anxieties. I am anxious to make...
Charting New Horizons
My Journey Across the Atlantic to Discover New Cultures Getting ready to jet off on this crazy adventure feels like the right move for me right now, especially with my dad cheering me on. He's...
Conquering First-Time Travel Anxiety and Embracing the Upcoming Adventure
As I prepare to leave for Italy on a Faculty-Led trip in two days (two days??!?!?!), the anxiety and anticipation of the trip have truly settled in. This trip will be my first abroad, and it still...
Preparation-What I Wish I Did
Before studying abroad, I prepared for worst case scenario situations. Like, getting zip up bags for pickpocketing or bringing memorabilia from home incase of homesickness. I did not prepare for...
Study Abroad Shenanigans on a Budget
Studying abroad is amazing due to the variety of places to go but sometimes it might be nice to just stay around your new home. That is why it is important to not waste a single day and come up with...
A Weekend In The Sahara Desert
While my time abroad is coming to an end and think about all of the trips I have gone on during this experience, I still reminisce about my time in Morocco. I started at Marrakesh and during my...
Travel Jitters and Preparation
Hello all! Im here to give tips and tricks on how to travel with anxiety and my experience. If you have travel anxiety, you're not alone! But don't worry its all worth it in the end! I made the...
Motivation for Studying Abroad in Rome
One summer a couple years ago, my family and I went up to Boston. We stayed with my mother's friend who she met 30 years ago when she was a student in college and studied abroad. All weekend they...
Studying Queen Conch in Belize
Historically, Queen Conch has held a huge role culturally and economically in the Caribbean. I have seen this on my trip to Belize through the high amounts of conch shells that are included in...
The Capstone Community and Belize
I awoke at 4 AM in a hotel in Atlanta, Georgia this morning. My flight was leaving early, and considering that I was departing from one of the busiest airports in the United States, I wanted to...
Goodbye Germany – Bis Nächstes Mal
Study Abroad is All I Ever Wanted~
My adventures so far while studying at Hochschule Esslingen in Germany.
Traveling While Abroad
I have loved my time studying abroad in Scotland. I have also loved being able to travel to other countries. This semester, I was fortunate enough to visit Ireland, Greece, and Portugal. These...
Jet setting 101: How to Master Airports Abroad
As a high strung traveller studying abroad with a crowd of "go with the flow" peers, I had my fair share of experiences running through duty free and almost missing our flights. American airports...
A Potterheads Guide to Traveling in the UK
Disclaimer I have a confession to make... I watched the Harry Potter movies before ever reaching to pick up the books. I grew up as an avid Percy Jackson fan and felt like I couldn't breach my...
Farewell, Rome: Reflections of a Study Abroad Student
As I sit here amidst the chaos of packing up my room and wrapping up finals, I can't help but feel a rush of conflicting emotions. The semester abroad in Rome is winding down, and it's time for me...
Embracing the Unknown: My Solo Journey to Rome and New Connections
Studying abroad is often described as a transformative experience, but when you decide to embark on that journey alone, leaving behind the familiar comforts of home in California for the historic...
Life After Panama: Reflections and Growth
Going to Panama was truly a once in a lifetime experience and something I will cherish for the rest of my life. I had the most amazing cohort ever and I learned so much from everyone and grew over...
Salsa, Snorkeling and Sleepless Nights in Panama
Landing in Panama, I was already tired from a long day of traveling, and this week was so full that I’m leaving feeling like I could sleep for 50 hours straight! I’ve had such an amazing time here...
Pre-Panama Thoughts & Insights
Hello my name is Camila Ramirez! I am currently a freshman here at UA majoring in International Studies & Management with concentrations in International Business, Latin American Studies, and...
A Month in Japan – Adjusting to a New Lifestyle
It has been about a month since I first arrived in Tokyo, and it somehow feels both shorter than that with how fast it is going and longer with how accustomed I've already gotten to life here. Since...
Sayonara 4.0 – How To Cope With Differences In Academic Expectations Abroad.
Class Field Trip to The Somerset House "We strive to build bridges between the academic cultures of the U.S. and of our host communities to help you adjust quickly and get the most out of your...
Lessons in the Tropics: Reflecting on my study abroad experience in Panamá
My week studying abroad in Panamá was one of the most unique and exhilarating experiences of my lifetime. Being pushed outside of my comfort zone and having such an action-packed week with business...
The End
I have been studying abroad so far for 3 months. These 11 weeks have been life-changing. I had no idea what impact studying abroad would have on me. People talk about their once-in-a-lifetime...
Out-of-the-ordinary items to pack for study abroad
While preparing to travel abroad, there are a lot of people giving you lists, reminders and ideas of what specific items you need to pack. They are all super useful, and it is important to follow...
Post Panamanian Blues along with Personal Growth
Hey everyone, it is Sara Jeffrey again, back with another installment of Bama Bloggers Abroad. I am at The Capstone’s campus grounds back to my usual schedule. It feels a little off because going...
Panamanian Adventures of a Freshman
Hey there again, it is me Sara and I am currently in Panama as we speak. Touching down in Panama I felt like I was back home in Guyana. The heat, the humidity and the birds chirping it was a sense...
Tips and Tricks of Travel
Chaney Scott M. Whether solo traveling or with a group, it’s important to be safe while traveling. Prior preparation and budget...
Finals and France (but England too)
My semester abroad is almost over; there are less than two weeks left. This has been an absolutely wild, once-in-a-lifetime experience which I am extremely grateful for. While I am sad that my time...
Settling Into Dublin and Exploring Beautiful Europe
Today marks one month until I return to the United States. What a whirlwind these past couple months have been. The first month in Dublin, I spent acclimating to the culture and getting settled....
A Valencia (and Spain) Top 5
Time flies, especially when you're having fun, and I've been having an incredible time in Valencia, Spain, for the past three months. It's always been a dream of mine to study abroad in Spain,...
Venice and Murano, Italy – The Wonders of Art
Venice, Italy, was where my abroad group began our trip. The city is known for its spectacular artwork and art history. On our first day in Venice, my friends and I saw two art museums. The first...
First Faculty-led Program To Ljubljana, Slovenia – An Uncovered Gem: Exploring the Beautiful City and Lake Bled
My study abroad group was the first faculty-led program to go to Slovenia. Before arriving in Slovenia, none of us knew what to expect. We were unsure, as Slovenia is not a popular travel...
From Spring Hill to Spain: An Unforgettable Semester Abroad in Barcelona!
Barcelona Spain – Spring of 2024
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