Bama Bloggers Abroad
Dear future people studying abroad!
Studying abroad was an AMAZING experience. I learned so many great things. There are definitely many things I would've changed before going abroad. For example, do not pack a lot of clothes. You...
Lago de Atitlán
Lake Atitlán is a volcanic crater lake in surrounded by volcanoes in the highlands of southwest Guatemala. During the faculty-led UA in Guatemala trip, we spent two days on the lake. The lake is...
Live, Laugh, Lab: Life in Denmark
For the month of July, my classmates and I completed the Chemical Engineering Unit Operations Laboratory, which is a technical writing/ lab requirement for our degree. Needless to say, it was a lot...
Final Study Abroad Post
Upon my arrival back home to Cincinnati, Ohio, a lot of thoughts were running through my head. I was very excited to see my family and friends, eat at familiar restaurants, and start my co-op. I...
Copenhagen, Denmark- Departing
Eladio: A Man Unlike Any Other | UA in Belize
I had a general idea of what my day to day would be like in Belize, or so I thought. I knew the locations and that we would be snorkeling, researching, and ending the night with a lecture about...
Denmark – The People, Places, and Experiences
My first impression of Denmark was, "is everyone that good-looking?" It was common to pass people that are model-level couples out on a stroll together. Copenhagen and Lyngby themselves were quite...
Mid-program Day Trip to Berlin
Brandenburg Gate Victory Monument TV Tower Checkpoint Charlie View from the Ferry View from TV Tower To take a break from the heavy coursework and report writing Unit Operations Lab demands, we took...
Life In Italy So Far…
The city of Rome is unlike any other place in the entire world. The most incredible part about this city is that there is always somewhere new to explore and learn about. I loved getting to know all...
Falling in Love with England
Studying abroad at the University of Oxford in England was easily the greatest experience of my life. The United Kingdom was everything I expected it to be. Every day felt like waking up in a dream....
Navigation and Sightseeing
Navigating is not my strong suit. If I must be absolutely honest, I have no directional skills at all. However, after getting a guide to school and following the landmarks I frantically noted, I was...
A month after… and still no luggage…
After being back in the U.S. for a month, looking back on study abroad, it all feels like a dream. Was I ever really there? I haven't undergone much reverse culture shock other than just missing how...
Copenhagen, Denmark- During
A weekend escape to Lisbon
This weekend, I took the 3-hour train to Lisbon from Porto after we finished up our work on Friday afternoon. My friends and I didn’t get into Lisbon until almost 10 pm so by the time we took the...
Take Me Back To Belize!
I never would've thought I'd be so hesitant to go home to the states, or so ready to go back to Belize. Travel withdrawal is a real thing. Really though, I've found that even my busy days at home...
Filling (almost) Every Second
Once I returned from Spain, I swear I slept for three days straight … which means I did it right. Having the opportunity to study abroad not only is a fun way to get course credit, but an even...
Brussel’s Relevance on the Global Stage
For the past three weeks I have been studying international institutions and European politics in the capital of the European Union, Brussels, Belgium. Thus far, the trip has been everything I could...
Backpacking through Europe for the month of June.
Paris: Student Must Sees!
It is currently July 19, and I offically leave Paris in less than 2 weeks. I have been here since May with ISA and have had the most incredible experince exploring and the city and learning a new...
I Leave In 2 Days: What I Packed That Was Actually Helpful!
Hello! My name is Stella and I have been studying abroad in Paris for the last two months. I am so sad to leave and have had the best experience I could have imagined. As I am starting to pack to...
Preparing For Norway
Before Studying in Seoul, South Korea
When I first began to consider studying abroad, there were a lot of things happening in my life. It was my very first semester in college and my parents were having to adjust. I was overwhelmed with...
Advice to Students Studying Abroad
Sitting on the plane on the return flight, looking out the window, I shed a tear. Studying abroad in Spain for a month was the experience of a lifetime. It gave me new friendships, more knowledge,...
The Week Before Denmark – Dublin and London
Guinness Storehouse Malahide Castle Irish Whiskey Museum Butter Slip alley in Kilkenny The Long Room at Trinity College Kilkenny Castle Having my passport and first opportunity to travel around...
My personal travels in Brussels, London, and Cologne + Aachen
My first two weeks abroad summed up.
Advice for Future Study Abroad Students
As I reflect on my semester abroad, I feel I can give some thoughtful advice to students who are planning to go abroad in the future. It truly is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of experience, and there...
Public Transportation and Traveling to Other Countries
Hello! My name is Elise, and I am studying abroad in Germany. I’ve been here for about three weeks, and Berlin is such a cool city! Today I’m going to discuss the importance of learning the public...
My first week in Portugal
Ola, friends! I am in Porto, Portugal participating in the European Innovation Academy business accelerator. I have been here for a bit over a week and think I am settling in pretty nicely! I am...
When in Rome
A Tour of Trinity College Dublin!
During my last weekend of studying abroad at Oxford, I received the amazing opportunity to travel to Dublin, Ireland, with a group of close friends. We explored the city, ate at pubs that had some...
“Chilling” in Syracuse: Walk, Shop, Swim, and Relax
After sleeping and sweating through the overnight train from Roma to Syracuse, the Sicilian beaches were a welcome comfort. In the first three weeks of the trip, we enjoyed busy days filled with...
Why I decided to Study Abroad
Hello! My name is Elise, and I am studying abroad in Germany. The program I’m in is UA affiliated and called UA German Language and Culture. I chose to study abroad because I want to learn more...
Everything is so close together in Europe
As someone who has never left the United States, I was eager to travel as much as possible while in Europe. Something that really attracted me to the UA in Oxford program is the flexibility of the...
The Magic of Guatemala
The Black Sands of Monterrico Beach Hola from Antigua, Guatemala! This is my first time out of the country, and I wanted to pick a trip that would be affordable and educational, and this trip...
Saying Goodbye
I am Madeline Bunch, and I'm currently minoring in German. I decided to study abroad in Germany to improve my knowledge of the language and culture. After 5 weeks of staying in Germany, I feel like...
My Service-Learning Experience and Arrival Back into the United States
I chose to complete my service-learning program in Cape Town, South Africa. Service-learning allowed me to reflect on my experience within my host community, increasing the relevance of various...
Living like a Local and Exploring like a Tourist
I will admit, my biggest travel fear is looking like a tourist. I am not the kind of person to enjoy drawing attention to myself and I am very, very easily embarrassed. Unfortunately for me, this...
Extra European Travel
For my study abroad experience, I chose the UA in Spain program. One of my favorite parts about this program was that we got to explore other locations as well as just Madrid. Our Saturday...
Transport in the time of a Transportation Shortage
Isn't there anything more beautiful than a properly functioning public transportation system? At least, when it is properly functioning. When I first arrived in the UK, there was something amazing...
Half way through living in Rome!
A panoramic of the Colosseum!! Ever since I have started school here in Rome, it’s been so difficult to do a school day and try to see all the sights. My friends and I have come up with a good...
Heading to Denmark
I was excited to take the chemical engineering unit operations lab in Copenhagen, Denmark for the month of July. To prepare for the trip I began to learn common Danish phrases and read up about the...
Arriving in Porto, Portugal
I’m studying abroad in Porto, Portugal for credit in the International Business course for my MBA. The faculty-led program is called the European Innovation Academy, and is a three week startup...
Some Reflections Before a Hike in a Land Beyond Imagination
Return to America
Stonehenge
Adjusting to a New Culture
My name is Madeline Bunch, and I'm currently studying abroad in Germany. I noticed some differences throughout the 4 weeks I've been here. The one that was one of the toughest for me to adjust to...
Post-Trip reflections
I’m home from France now, and back to work at my summer job. Everyday, I come across something new that I miss about living in France that I hadn’t thought of before. Of course I miss the people I...
July 17: Potpourri
Readers, I'm still here. And why wouldn't I be? My COVID was relatively mild, all things considered. I'm over a week out of isolation and little the worse for it. (I still cough a bit. But that’s...
Documenting Your Travels
Learning outside of the traditional classroom also comes with the challenge of professors designing a course different from the typical format of lectures, homework, and exams. While this is not to...
Big Al’s Adventure to El Escorial
Big Al started this Saturday morning with a 45-minute bus ride through the curvy hills of Spain on his way to El Escorial. Accordingly, he has his mask to abide by the mask rule on all public...