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!
by Kaitlyn S | Jun 9, 2023 | Asia, Comm & Info Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
During my spring semester in Seoul I am thankful to have had the opportunity to travel around the rest of South Korea. This experience has not been without its ups and downs, however. Starting from the first week of May, my group of friends were excited to kick off...
by Antonia S | Jun 9, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Honors College, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
The decision to study abroad was absolutely the best decision I have ever made in my life. I learned so many new lessons and life skills I would have never thought I would’ve encountered. I met new lifelong friends and made connections with students around the...
by Thomas G. | Jun 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
The Factors When studying abroad there is a plethora of factors to decide over. Where should I go? What do I want to learn while I am there? What culture do I want to immerse myself in? What is my price range? Do I want to participate in a class or an internship? The...
by Maya S | Jun 9, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
It’s no secret that one of the best perks of studying abroad in Europe is the ability to travel to new countries inexpensively and easily. So far during my study abroad, I have been able to travel to multiple countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, and France....
by Kristen Neill | Jun 7, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Internship, Summer, UA-Affiliate
My time here in Rome is flying by and I feel like I can not keep up. I am loving my time here and although I miss my mom and my sister. I am so grateful to have an experience like this. I believe I have hit the homesickness part of the cycle of going abroad. I am...
by Morgan Mittlestadt | Jun 6, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, South America, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Morgan Mittlestadt | B.S. in Chemistry | McCollough Institute for Pre-Medical Scholars
by Kristen Neill | May 31, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I want everyone to remember that is okay to be home sick. For me this is my first time being away from home for an extended period of time as well as out of the country. And for many of you, you might be in the same boat. I know it is described as past the honeymoon...
by Garrett U | May 30, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
After living and studying in Prague for four months, I am back home in the states. Leaving was actually a lot harder than I anticipated. I did not think the friends I made would become so important to me, but they are now some of my best friends. Over the last week in...
