Bama Bloggers Abroad
When in Rome
I am on my study abroad trip and we are on our 3rd stop of the trip which is Rome, Italy. We have previously been in Zagreb and Dubrovnik, Croatia. I fly pretty frequently but this has been my first...
Off to Croatia
I am heading off to the airport for my faculty led study abroad trip in Croatia and Italy. I am so excited but also a little bit nervous. I have never been to Europe before. I have definitely...
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Pasta Heaven in Rome
Before I even embarked on my study abroad trip, I was the most excited for us to get to Italy. This destination was two weeks into our trip, but I was so excited to get there. Most of this...
Reflecting on an amazing trip abroad!
After being back home for a week now, I have had a chance to truly reflect and think back on my trip abroad. This program has given me an opportunity that I never really expected to have. Throughout...
Loving Europe!
Here is a picture of our entire group with Professor Lee in front of the University of Dubrovnik! Our group was just 10 students and I was a little nervous at first to see if everyone would get...
Life in Madrid
Hi everyone! I am about halfway through my study abroad program in Madrid, Spain, so I thought it was about time to tell a little bit about what life has been like so far. When I first arrived in...
Colombian Adventures
These past four weeks in Colombia have been surreal. I am a bit disappointed that there are only two weeks left in the program because there is still so much to explore. However, I have enjoyed my...
Biggest Frustration While Abroad
As I learned before I went on my study abroad trip to Europe, a part of culture shock are feelings of frustration at the differences from our society to that of the one you have just entered. When I...
The Culture Shock of Time: Tips, Tricks, and Why “Life” Is So Much More Enjoyable In Italy
If you're like me, patience is not a strength you possess. Rushing to get everything done as fast as possible, is simply the norm of my day to day. At home my schedule consists of waking up, crank...
Third Week in Madrid!
I have just begun my third week in Madrid. I am having so much fun and learning so much about Spanish history and culture. I have also made many new friends. Some of the things I have had to adjust...
Paris, Tours, and Culture Shock
At this point in the trip, I've spent a week in Paris, followed by three weeks of studying at the Institut de Touraine. I only have one week left here in Tours before I am off to the United States....
Traveling to and arriving in Zagreb, Croatia!
Here is a picture of me getting dropped off in the airport! Honestly, this trip came faster than I was expecting and suddenly I was at the airport about to make a long journey all the way to Europe!...
Welcome to Croatia, Vol. II
By: Jameson Cook My class began in Zagreb, Croatia where the university and economics building was located. We had a local professor that taught us the opening chapters for intermediate economics...
Visiting Bama Friends in Bonn!
As the semester is winding down to an end here in Germany, the semester back in Alabama is already finished. While it does make me long for the fast-approaching summer- it also means that I can see...
Reflecting back on all the unforgettable experiences
As I finish my first full week home after returning from my trip, I spend a lot of time reflecting on the special moments I experienced while abroad. I got to dine at authentic restaurants in...
Discovering hidden gems in Athens
Some of my most fond memories of being in Athens, Greece is exploring the city with all my new friends. Every time we would leave our hotel, we would stumble into the neatest restaurants or shops....
Weekend Away in Italy
This past weekend, a group of 10 of us got to leave Trento, Italy (our home base for my UA Study Abroad trip, Engineering in Italy) and visit any place in Italy. We chose to make a 4-day trip,...
Prioritizing Spain Experience over “Student” Expectations
My time in Spain was defined by a single mantra. I told myself: "I'm not in Spain to be a student. I'm a student so I can be in Spain." Those two sentences shaped my study abroad experience,...
Field Trip Opportunities at JCU, Australia
Sydney Higgenbottom
Best things to do: In and Around Townsville, AUS
Sydney Higgenbottom
The return back to reality
My program ended May 28th and looking back at my time in Europe it seemed to go by so quickly, yet still feel like I was gone for years. Although the program was only 15 days long it is crazy how...
Midway Through Abroad Experience in Barcelona
Authors, Art, and Aqueducts: An Action-Packed Second Week in Madrid
¿Qué tal, amigos? It's Ryan here, back with an update from Madrid, Spain. As I get more settled in here, the days seem to fly by faster and faster! It's been another fun-filled week, and I'm glad I...
Leaving Denmark – What I’ll miss and What I am glad to have back.
With one last hurrah before leaving Denmark, the last week of our program was a nice reprieve from some pretty rigorous coursework. We finally had plenty of time to do a few last excursions into...
Athens
live, laugh, mushy peas
A Sunset To Remember
Stepping Into History
Culture Shock in Zagreb
Summer in Barcelona: Pre-Departure
Hey everyone! My name is Caitlin Williams and I am currently studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain for 6 weeks.I chose to study abroad because of the amazing opportunity it gives students to be...
Bama Blog #1 – Choosing the Perfect Program
By: Adley Ragan Hi fellow study abroad students! I would like to start first by introducing myself. My name is Adley Ragan, and I am an upcoming Junior from Nashville, Tennessee and I am pursuing a...
Things I Would Change And Things I Would Do A Million Times Over Again : Reflecting On An Incredible Trip To New Zealand
After an amazing month abroad, I took some time to reflect on my once-in-a-lifetime trip to New Zealand. While thinking of all the wonderful memories I made, I took the time to think of the advice I...
A Summary of the Best Experience of My Life
Today is my first day home after my two week study abroad to Stockholm, Sweden and Amsterdam, Netherlands. I can honestly say this was one of the most impactful experiences I have ever had. From...
First Two Weeks in Sint Maarten
Prior to coming to Sint Maarten, I had major fears about what life would be like on the island for me. Would I make friends with my classmates? Would the locals accept us? Would I adjust well to...
A long weekend in Cartagena, Colombia
Although our program is based out of Barranquilla, Colombia, this weekend, like the last, was spent in Cartagena. Cartagena is a beautiful city full of colonial history. On our way there, we went to...
My First Excursion – Santorini, Greece!
First Impressions – Sorrento, Italy
Vietnam Favorites!
After completing my study abroad experience to Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, I can confidently say that it was an opportunity of a lifetime. We got to learn so much about the rich and fascinating...
Above Average Fairness Down Under
It has been ten days since I completed the UA Honors in New Zealand: One Really Awesome South Pacific Adventure. Since finishing the program, I have not stopped thinking about how my life in the US...
Studying Abroad in Paris, France
I have been in Paris, France for two weeks and absolutely loving it! I am staying in a homestay and the family is so kind. They are teaching me about the French culture and providing me with so many...
Bo Kaap Cooking Class!
A few days ago I completed a cooking class in the colourful neighborhood of Bo-Kaap. This was the original settlement of the Duch people in the cape. We were immersed into Muslim culture as we got...
South African Safari
We got the experience of a lifetime going to Aquila Safari to see the big 5 up close and personal. We got to see Lions, Zebras, Hippos, Giraffes, and so much more. They are all such unique and...
First Stop: Croatia
The first 11 days of our study abroad trip were spent in two cities in Croatia: Zagreb and Dubrovnik. Zagreb is the capital of the country, and it is full of buildings that are centuries old, with...
How to Become Introduced to Local Culture
One of the most unique parts about studying abroad that sets it apart from traveling to a location for a short amount of time is the opportunity to understand and experience local culture firsthand....
The Reality of Reverse Culture Shock
Everyone talks about culture shock when you first arrive in a new country; however, culture shock when you return home is also very real. No matter if you are really excited to return or a little...
Adjusting to Living and Eating in Europe
Everybody told me that there would be some homesickness when I first arrived to study abroad, but I didn’t fully understand how it would feel until I arrived. Having already gone 15 hours from home...
The reality of reverse culture shock
A lot of people always talk about the shock upon your arrival abroad but for me, I had the opposite effect. Upon arrival for my Maymester, I immediately got myself involved with my group as quickly...
Weekend Trips from Florence
During my time in Florence, I have taken two amazing weekend the trips. On the first weekend, I traveled to Venice, Verona, and the Venetian Islands. On Friday, we spent the day in the Venetian...
Saying Goodbye
Honestly, I was kind of dreading coming home. I was not looking forward to the 10+ hours of travel, especially since I was starting to get sick. It also didn’t help that getting to the airport was a...