Bama Bloggers Abroad
Life in the Rainforest
My last journey of my semester abroad was to travel to Monteverde, Costa Rica to study sustainable agriculture. Living in a cloud forest was one of the most spectacular experiences of my life--...
Expectations and a New Home in Mannheim
Prior to my study abroad program I had never been outside of the United States and had a lot of expectations for life while in Germany. My father is German, so I have been learning the language for...
Prepping for Belize!
It's a little over a week until I leave for Belize, and I am counting down the days! I've already acquired a pair of flippers and booties from a family friend, but I have still yet to pack any of...
2 Weeks from Departure
One Month Left
Dobry den! I have been living and studying abroad in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, for almost exactly three months, and it has quickly become my favorite city in Europe. I have lived in...
My flight leaves in 15 days and I’m nervous I’m forgetting something
I can't believe my trip starts so soon! I've been planning this trip for so long and it's finally here. Over the past few months, I have been slowly buying things that I will need for my trip to...
Being Immersed in the Study Abroad Experience!
Study abroad has been A DREAM so far! The amount of things you get to learn from your various experiences is like nothing else in the world. Study abroad has taught me things school never could....
8 Things to Think About Before Going Abroad!
This is my first time studying abroad and I could not be more ecstatic to leave in just a little over two weeks! In addition to the two weeks aboard with my faculty led program, I will be tagging on...
UCD Blog Post 3
Now that I’ve come to a small break in my travels, I figured it was a good time to write my third blog post. This past month, I have had the opportunity to visit Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam, and...
Life and Research in Leiden
Settling into life here in Leiden, the Netherlands, has been straightforward and enjoyable. My orientation week was a fantastic introduction to the city, school, and my fellow international...
Why I think Florence is the BEST European City to Study abroad in
Hi there! My name is Raegan Hall, and I spent my senior fall semester in Florence, Italy. Where to begin? I fell head over heels in love. From the rich history, the masterpieces hidden on nearly...
Seeing the World
One thing I looked forward to doing the most when studying abroad was going away on weekend trips to different countries! Since I have been abroad, I have had the opportunity to travel to various...
A Day in Panama Study Aboard
Let's recap this amazing day. On Monday we had a really busy day. We woke up at 7am and had to leave the dorm at 8am. We started our day by visiting Copa Airline. Copa Airline is Panama's main...
Reflecting on the UA in Panama Experience
Business Visit Day 1 with Pandora. Pictured: Salome Montague and Shelby Keith. Photo Credit: Kayla Roberson It's been just over a week since we returned to the University of Alabama after our study...
Panama – Tuscaloosa: Long Travel Days
The return trip from Panama felt even longer than the trip there! We left our Panama dorms at 4 AM. Our flight back to the Atlanta airport left at 8 AM and landed around 1:30 PM. On any...
A Week in Panamá
This week has been the most transformative week of my life. Panama is beautiful. The people are kind and friendly and everyone has been receptive to our group. Ciudad del Saber (our travel company)...
UCD Spring Break!
Saying my Goodbye to Panama
This trip to Panama was so amazing. I learned so much this week. This trip changed the way I view life as a whole. It humble me and reminded me that I should be thankful for the life that I have. I...
Business days
The importance of this trip was to gain knowledge and to find interest in the companies that we visited. I strongly believe that each and every student gained some type of information that inspired...
Reflection on Panama
As I reflect on Panama this week I have gained so much from this experience. Not only do I have new friends that will be with me and support me throughout college but I have learned the importance...
Favorite day in Panama
Arriving at the airport in Atlanta, Saturday, I was so excited to see what this trip would hold. My expectations coming into this consisted of having a good time, learning about Panama’s culture and...
Hidden Gems of Trastevere
My name is Brooke Hornung and I am a junior at the University of Alabama studying abroad in Rome, Italy! While studying abroad in Rome, I was placed to live in the Trastevere neighborhood. It is a...
Days 5-7
Overall Reflection I will never forget this Study Abroad experience. Through it, I have met an amazing group of people, learned practical information about international business, and realized how...
Days 1-4
Overall Thoughts So far, my time in Panama has been AMAZING! Panamanians and the country itself are so genuine and true to themselves. This trip has been very busy with all the business visits,...
Pre-Departure
An overhead view of Panama City, Panama Motivation/Reasoning I chose to study abroad in order to both become a better well-rounded individual and to network and form connections abroad. I first...
Pre-departure/ Flight
Hi, I choose to go studying abroad to experience something new and push myself out of my comfort zone. I’ve never been out of the country before so I realized that this would be a great experience...
UA in Panama
This trip has given me some of the best opportunities of my life. When I first arrived in Panama it was around 10:00 pm and we went through customs, which was my first experience with people...
Post-Departure Review
Studying abroad has been one of the greatest experiences I have had in my collegiate career and will have. I have seen firsthand that there is a world outside of the University of Alabama. But,...
Pre-departure Excitement
I have always wanted to study abroad but I never thought I would have the chance to until I found out there was a Freshman Access Grant Panama Business trip. I will be getting first-hand experience...
Studying in Dublin Ireland
By: Erika Holzer Living & Learning in Dublin, Ireland Since arriving here in Dublin in January I have been learning something new about my new home for the next few month everyday. We have...
What I expected v.s. Reality
Before going abroad to Prague, I heard that people from the Czech Republic were very private and disliked foreigners. After hearing something like that I knew I could not make that assumption about...
Pre-Departure Nerves Are Normal: Just Take the Next Step Forward
For months, I was eager to study abroad. Family and friends raved about their own travel experiences, and each new story spurred my desire for adventure. I knew the next 5 months were going to be...
Reflection
Now that I am back from my lovely get away to Panama, I have had time to reflect on my experiences. Coming back was already challenging enough considering I did not want to return, but once I made...
How-to enjoy study abroad: Panamá 2023 (Pre-Departure)
Are you interested in a I am excited to say that UA in Panama will be my first study abroad experience! I currently am an Economics major and first year student at The University of Alabama. My...
Reflection
As Friday came, I knew the end was near. Friday, we planned an all-day excursion to the Gamboa rainforest. We were able to take a cable car up to a lookout with one of the most beautiful sceneries...
After some time here…
Still living the dream! I have been in Dubrovnik for a month and a half and it has exceeded all my expectations. One of my favorite things it being able to explore Eastern Europe. I have visited...
While Abroad
After arriving here in Panama, my first thoughts involved the heat and how beautiful this country looked at night with the lights shining down on the water. I instantly fell in love with this...
Time in Panama
First day of the program we had a jammed packed schedule of touring Panama City, Panama. We toured to the old city, Panama Veijo, that was burnt down by the people of Panama to protect the...
PrePanama
Hi! My name is Malaysia Church, and I am a business major here at the University of Alabama. I chose to do study abroad because it seemed like the only way to travel the world, network, and learn...
Pre Departure/ Flight
This trip to Panama was a first of many. First time at an airport, on a plane, and first time abroad. The nerves were high, but the excitement outweighed all the other emotions. The whole ride there...
Moving to Maynooth
Preparation to travel Studying abroad was never something I expected to do during college, especially during my last semester of senior year. With my degree in Human Development Family Studies,...
Heading Out the Country
We are on our way to Panama. This is my first time going out of the country and my first time flying for this amount of time. I am really nervous but excited at the same time. I am so glad that I...
Reflecting After Abroad
Considering the path of Deviation
When overseas, a lot of things can deviate from what you're used to. The most obvious of these is language. While in many Western countries, English is a common second language, you can't...
Mixing with the Locals
Many times when traveling, we tend to think about what we've already packed and planned to see when we get there, but we don't always consider what the experience of meeting the locals will be like,...
Berlin: Where the Past and Present Come Together
While I studied my destination to a considerable degree before travelling, what I didn't fully expect was the difference in the way that Germans choose to live life. They don't permit their life to...
Semester at Sea!!
I have been studying abroad on a ship for the past three months and it has changed my life in every possible way. From meeting my best friends from around the globe to educating myself on a cultural...
Adjusting Back to Life in the States
Leaving
