by Julia S | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Now that my time has Spain comes to a close, I wanted to reflect on my semester abroad in Sevilla. I feel incredibly lucky to have been able to call this place home over the last several months. Although I’m excited to be home with my family and friends,...
by Jordan Mulvihill | Jul 14, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Stepping onto the pavement outside Heathrow Airport, I had no clue what London had in store for my white converse. If I had to describe London in three words, they would be: Walking Walking More walking For as readily accessible and relatively simple public...
by Dawson W | Jul 3, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
After I finished my classes in Japan, I spent a week with a friend (pictured above) and her mom. Afterward I went to Europe and spent a few weeks taking trains to different friends I have made over the years; it was a fun experience. But, by the end of it, I was...
by Sophie Stallings | Jul 3, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Hello everyone! My name is Sophie Stallings, and I am studying abroad this summer for 6 weeks in Barcelona. I have been here for almost 2 weeks, and I wanted to give you all some advice to prepare yourself to go abroad! While preparing to go abroad, you will probably...
by Bridget H | Jun 30, 2023 | By College, Community Health Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I am nearing the end of my my study abroad program in Paris. A lot of people told me that I overpacked since I brought two big suitcases and two carry ons, and I don’t think I did at all. Maybe in some instances yes, but overall no. However, there were a few things I...
by Samantha Flaute | Jun 22, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Honors College, Summer, UA-Affiliate
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 out all my errands of the day, work, school, free time, sleep,...
by Sydney H | Jun 22, 2023 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Sydney Higgenbottom
by Sydney H | Jun 22, 2023 | All Year, Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Sydney Higgenbottom
by Caitlin Williams | Jun 16, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
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 immersed in another culture, language, and lifestyle for a period of time...
by Adley Ragan | Jun 16, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
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 major in Marketing with a minor in Real Estate. Last Summer I worked...
by Lauren Mccombs | Jun 16, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
by Lauren Mccombs | Jun 16, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
by Laura N | Jun 15, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
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 amazing French meals! I was so shocked the first day when she kept...
by Abigail Yarbrough | Jun 15, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Honors College, Summer, UA-Affiliate
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. While I have been studying abroad in Sorrento, Italy, I have found...
by Maya S | Jun 14, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
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 sad, home will feel different after your new experience. Studying abroad...
by Maya S | Jun 14, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
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 for school I thought I would be completely fine, but being alone in a...
by Carson Wollfarth | Jun 13, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
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 Islands of Burano and Murano. In Murano, we attended a tour at the...
by Hayden Liller | Jun 12, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
by Julia Kirkland | Jun 9, 2023 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Roaming the streets of Sevilla Where do you want to go? A few things I looked at when choosing a country to study abroad in were weather, friendliness, english accessibility and available classes. I chose to study abroad in the summer so everything would feel more...
by Carson Wollfarth | Jun 9, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Just arrived at the airport!