Bama Bloggers Abroad
Reverse Culture Shock from My Time in France
What's taken me by surprise as I've been back home I expected there to be a lot of cultural nuances that took getting used to as I studied abroad in France. What I didn't expect, though, was to be...
See it, Say it, Sorted: Scotland Edition
One of the last adventures I took during my time at Oxford was a short weekend trip to Edinburgh with two really cool people (shoutout Ava and Sam). The train ride there was beautiful and I honestly...
Strolling through Alice in Wonderland
One of the first outings I went on for class was one that for one of my classes; The Arts of Oxford. Since we were discussing Alice in Wonderland in class and all of its ties to Oxford I was excited...
Processing Emotions as You Get Ready to Return Home
Over your study abroad experience, you will likely experience a wide range of emotions towards both your host and home countries. For myself and many of the people I live with abroad, the period...
Reflecting on my Time in Madrid
Looking back on my time in Spain, I’m so grateful to have gotten this opportunity! I got to experience so many different cities in Spain. Despite this, I could spend another summer in Spain and...
A Guide to Weekend Trips
Going into studying abroad, it was very important for me to be able to experience as many new cities as possible. My program has built in day trips for every weekend except for two. This has made it...
Adventures in Ghana
Last Days in Ghana
Living in Ghana
End-of-Trip Reflection
Amsterdam and Copenhagen will forever hold a special place in my heart! This trip has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life and I am thankful beyond words. <3 Throughout this...
End of an Era
It's June 18th and I just arrived at the airport to start my 12-hour flight home. Unfortunately flying back home adds more time than when I was flying to London. We left the hotel at 6 am sharp so I...
Coming to an End
Today is June 14th and on the agenda for today is to go have lunch at clink prison. Here I am going to experience what life inside a prison is like as I will have servers who are inmates, and I will...
Pre Departure
Growing up I think I wanted to study abroad before I even decided I wanted to go to school. I've loved traveling ever since I went to Europe with my grandparents in 2013. While it was such a fun and...
Final Thoughts on Zambia!
As I have returned from Zambia, Africa I am happy to be home but already miss the beauty of the scenery. I am so grateful to be able to travel to a country so far away and learn from the people...
Looking Back on Oxford, England: A Countdown
5: I saw five plays while in England. A Midsummer’s Night Dream, As You Like It, Romeo and Juliet, The Burnt City, and Six the Musical. Whether just for fun or for class, I had the best time...
Research in Oxford
Oxford has one of the biggest library systems in the world: the Bodleian Library. After our first day of classes, we went to the Bodleian to get our library cards, go on a small tour, and take an...
Coming Back Home – Back to Reality
Returning to the US from the EU!
As all great travels come to a close, mine follows suit. After the Denmark escapades, a friend and I traveled the European Union for about a week. We first went to Milan, Italy; then Zürich,...
A Day in the Shoes of the Danes
Hello all! I've been studying in Denmark for about a month now, and while I've been here for only a short time, it feels like it's been a year. With this post, I'll take you through a typical day in...
Learning the History in Ghana
Christ Cares International School Experience
Daily task at Elmina Polyclinic
From Colombia back to Alabama!!!
I want to start this off by saying how much of a life-changing experience Colombia was for me, and all the things I will be able to take back with me. I have been home now for about a little over 2...
Divemaster Stacey on Conservation in Belize Reef Systems
An incredible discovery of mine on our research trip was that Belizeans are some of the kindest people to come across. I met and spent an extended amount of time with different host families and...
Tree Planting in the Village of San Pedro Columbia, Belize
Most of our conservation research trip in Belize was spent on the water near marine reserves. However, we were able to spend a few days on the mainland during our second week abroad. On this...
Day 1 in London, UK
Bre Terry, Gabby B., & Justin B.
Saying Yes, The Key to Making the Most of Studying Abroad
Going abroad is undoubtedly a stressful experience no matter how many times you have left the country before. Whether it’s your first time or tenth time, there is always an element of anxiety as you...
Reflecting on my time in France
As I reflect on my time in France, my heart aches out of gratitude, joy, and reminiscence. Those two short weeks held some of the happiest and eye-opening experiences of my life where I learned more...
Norway: A Day in Flåm
Tuesday, July 11th, Flåm, Norway. I slept in that day then went on a hike with Nato (Professor Nathan Parker), Kyle, Donovan, Foster, and Chris. The Hike was over 18,000 steps. Most of it was on a...
Reflection on The End and Advice for Future Students
On our last day in Florence, several of us made the trek up to the outlook to take in Italy’s beauty one last time. We talked and laughed and had a great time. We would need to get up early the...
Can I Go Back?
The past three weeks have been so much more than I could ask for and I am so grateful that I got to do this program. As my first time out of the country, I went into it not knowing at all what to...
High Table in Oxford
Suits and dresses on, tables set, and toasts to give, welcome to High Table at Worcester College. This was the second and last High Table event for students on the Oxford Study Abroad trip led by UA...
A Land of Jinja and Odera
Life back in Tuscaloosa
Hi again everyone! I've been back home for a bit now and wanted to give an update about life back in Tuscaloosa! There are a lot of things that I missed about the U.S. that weren't common for me in...
Going home…
Hi again everyone! I'm honestly sad to say that I am writing this as I am on the plane to return home. It's gonna be a long 9 hours so I figured it was time for some reflections. I was terrified to...
Saying Goodbye to the City of Light
The bits of Paris I'm taking with me While strolling today through the Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil, touring the Pantheon, and breakfasting on my final pastry and espresso in Paris, all I could think...
Remaining Present-Minded While Studying Abroad
Using the five senses to ground yourself in a foreign place Studying abroad is an amazing experience, but it can become overwhelming at times. With very limited proficiency in French, there have...
Adapting to More Cultures
My study abroad experience in Italy was drawing to a close and it was time for me to depart to my second study abroad trip. I would be flying across the continent to Amsterdam in the Netherlands,...
Adjusting to Italy
The days leading up to my departure, I regretted everything. I was so excited when the concept of studying abroad was just an idea, but when it started to become real, I was filled with terror. I...
Taking my Knowledge Back to UA
Hi! In case you haven't read my previous blog, I participated in the European Innovation Academy in Porto, Portugal this summer. This program is one of the many hands-on study abroad experiences...
My First Week in Portugal
Bom Día! I am writing to you from the gorgeous city of Porto, Portugal. Check out the picture — I'm not lying about this city's beauty. I've officially been living here for a week, so I wanted to...
2 Days in Bangkok
The last leg of our Southeast Asian adventure was Thailand. I visit Thai Basil Sushi II in Tuscaloosa at least once a week for the Massaman curry, so to say I was excited would be a gross...
UA in Colombia: Home Sweet Home
It's been two weeks since the end of my UA in Colombia trip, and although I'm glad to be home, I can't help but miss the amazing experiences that I had in Barranquilla. While I can't hop back on a...
Homecoming
Seven Cities, Four Weeks
Go Abroad!
My study abroad trip went to London, and only half of the fun was the tours we did in the city. The actual classes my peers and I participated in each week were just as interesting. I originally...
My Time in Westminster Abbey
One of my favorite things that I did while in London for my study abroad class was going to Westminster Abbey. I actually thought that the Palace of Westminster was Westminster Abbey, but I was...
First Time Abroad to London
I committed to a Forensic Psychology program in London for the summer of 2023. I had never left the US for school, or any personal trips. I was definitely feeling nervous before I left. I had no...
A Lake Unlike Any Other: Lake Atitlán
