Bama Bloggers Abroad
While Abroad: Croatia & Italy
When I first arrived at the Dubrovnik, Croatia airport I felt like I hadn’t slept in a week because of how exhausted I was. I met up with the other UA students that were on my flight and we all...
Pre-Departure Blog Post
As I am quickly packing because I underestimated how long it would take me to do so, I am checking items and necessities off the list I made titled “do not forget”. I find the list to be the most...
Preparing to Set Sail on the Adventure of a Lifetime
As I am 95 days out from embarking on my Semester at Sea Fall voyage, I wanted to take some time to reflect on all the preparation I have done and still have to do. Semester at Sea has been a...
Experiencing Wonderful Moments in Italy
As we transitioned from Croatia to Italy, it was a bit of a stressful experience when it came to luggage’s. When we were in Croatia, we primarily relied on buses for transportation, but as we got to...
The end of an amazing experience in Europe
Returning to the airport marked the end of an incredible program, and I couldn’t believe this experience was over. While I was excited to see my family again, part of me wished I could spend more...
Motivations and Anticipation for Traveling to Europe
Blog 1 I decided to go on a study abroad because, as first-generation student, I wanted to experience traveling with many like-minded individuals. Since I am currently going into my junior year, I...
Beautiful moments in Croatia
During my recent trip to Dubrovnik, Croatia, I was mesmerized by its stunning scenery. Exploring the old town and city walls was a fascinating experience and riding the cable car offered...
My Heart Lives in Belize
By Celie Cowart | Jun 1, 2024 | Central America, Marine Science, Faculty-Led, Summer
Breaking The Ice Beyond Borders
Spain on the Horizon: A Pre-Departure Journal
Why I Chose to Go On a Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program
Study abroad was an experience I had on my college goals list since before I graduated high-school and it was one of the reasons I chose to go to UA. However, by the beginning of my junior year of...
Back to Normal | Returning Home From Italy
Though I was only in Italy for two weeks, it feels like my entire life has been altered by my experience. Now that I'm back in the United States, I am finding myself missing my time abroad and...
Respect the Unexpected | Culture Shocks in Italy
One thing that is often looked over when traveling is how cultural differences can effect the way you experience life in another country. It is true that most people recognize that different...
Bittersweet Goodbye: UA in UK
Coming home was a bittersweet goodbye. I had loved my trip abroad above what's imaginable, but I also missed everything I love at home including my house, my dog, and my boyfriend. I was said to go...
A Truly Unreal Experience: UA in UK
Everything I expected of this study abroad trip, which wasn't much, has been blown completely out of the water. This trip has so far been one the most amazing experiences of my life, and it's not...
From Here to Everywhere: UA in UK
I have always dreamed about exploring the rest of the world, to visiting every country possible during my life time - that finding out UA offered study abroad felt like an unreal dream. Picking my...
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...