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From Cleveland to Charlotte to Madrid: A Long but Successful Journey

From Cleveland to Charlotte to Madrid: A Long but Successful Journey

by Ryan Farneth | Jun 4, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

¡Hola! It’s me, Ryan, here to tell you all about my trip abroad! Well, the very beginning of it, at least. Yesterday, it was finally time for me to leave my hometown of Canton, Ohio and start my journey to Madrid for the UA in Spain: Language and Culture study abroad...
Moving Forward, Looking Back

Moving Forward, Looking Back

by Eyram Gbeddy | Jun 1, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _

It’s hard to believe that my trip to South Africa is almost at its close. After nearly a month of studying, going out on various excursions, and meeting new people, my journey ends tomorrow when I board my plane back to the United States. I’ve had a great...
First Days in Florence

First Days in Florence

by Juliana A. | Jun 1, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _

Juliana Alvarez Traveling from Dallas, Texas to Florence, Italy The journey to Florence was an experience in itself. When arriving at the airport with my two travel buddies, we were ecstatic about the adventures to come. We check in our luggage, of course mine is...
My First Week Abroad in Barranquilla, Colombia

My First Week Abroad in Barranquilla, Colombia

by Ryan E. | May 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _

It was a long day of travel in order to get here in Barranquilla, Colombia, but so far it has been worth it. Before I left, I was nervous and afraid because the most important rule for our group here in Colombia is that while we are in Colombia, we are going to speak...
Day One in Stockholm, Sweden (Everything is Better?)

Day One in Stockholm, Sweden (Everything is Better?)

by Bryce Schottelkotte | May 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

At the time of writing this, it is day (technically) two of my trip to Stockholm, Sweden and Amsterdam, Netherlands. We got in on the 27th at 8am Stockholm time, which was really around 2am for me. I was very jet lagged and quite exhausted, but I wasn’t able to...
A Refreshened Perspective

A Refreshened Perspective

by Wesley Bryant | May 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer

            Discontentment is a slow-acting poison I have found myself ingesting far too many times throughout my life. It’s the kind of toxin that doesn’t cripple you instantly. Its effects are gradual and...
Musings on Culture

Musings on Culture

by Wesley Bryant | May 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

            One of the consistent themes that has emerged thus far in my study abroad experience here in New Zealand is the notion of invitations. In some instances, they have occurred on a smaller scale, such as...
Learning from Belizean Locals

Learning from Belizean Locals

by Kylie Overton | May 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Living and Snorkeling on a Remote Island: Lime Caye Adventures

Living and Snorkeling on a Remote Island: Lime Caye Adventures

by Kylie Overton | May 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Packing and Traveling–Preparing for 3 Weeks in Belize

by Kylie Overton | May 30, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

One Week out From my First Study Abroad!

by Bryce Schottelkotte | May 30, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Hello, my name is Bryce Schottelkotte. I am a rising junior majoring in Political Science, with minors in Psychology and History. I am also in the Accelerated Masters Program earning my masters in Public Administration. As of today, I am officially one week away from...

Preparing for Florence

by Samuel Gattuso | May 25, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Today I leave for Florence, Italy, for one of the most exciting trips of my life. During the weekdays, I will be studying Italian to complete my Italian minor, and on weekends, I will be travelling around Italy and learning about the culture of my Italian roots. I...
Pre-Departure Prep: Getting Ready for Spain

Pre-Departure Prep: Getting Ready for Spain

by Ryan Farneth | May 24, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

As my trip to Madrid, Spain for the UA in Spain: Language and Culture study abroad program approaches, I’ve learned that the time leading up to an experience abroad can be filled with excitement…and lots of to-do’s! But I’ve also learned that with the right game plan,...
Fun in New Zealand!

Fun in New Zealand!

by Eva B. | May 23, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _

Pre-Departure Nerves for Going to New Zealand

Pre-Departure Nerves for Going to New Zealand

by Eva B. | May 23, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _

A Wonderful Experience

A Wonderful Experience

by Eyram Gbeddy | May 23, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _

Since coming to Stellenbosch, I have had a variety of amazing experiences. During our first week, we had an accelerated course examining the political history of South Africa with one of Stellenbosch’s best professors. Because the class size was so small, we...
I’ve encountered countless unique creatures while snorkeling in Belize!

I’ve encountered countless unique creatures while snorkeling in Belize!

by Ella B. | May 23, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

A beautiful smooth trunkfish! Since my last post, we’ve since arrived at the Blue Marlin Resort on South Water Caye. The caye is located farther north than the caye we were at previously (Lime Caye), and there have been variations in species while snorkeling. On...
A Day of Many Firsts

A Day of Many Firsts

by Anna Barkey | May 23, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _

Yesterday I took my first two flights, which was pretty scary but I managed. The take-off and landing were definitely the scariest, because I could feel the change in pressure, almost like a safe version of a roller coaster. We arrived in Barranquilla at 12:30, then...

Getting Ready For Barranquilla

by Anna Barkey | May 23, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _

I am a day away from my flight to Colombia, and getting ready for my study abroad this past several weeks has been my biggest priority. After school finished, I took some time to rest and recover from all the exams and end-of-semester work. I bought some new clothes...
It’s been a wild ride in Belize so far…

It’s been a wild ride in Belize so far…

by Ella B. | May 16, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

As of today, I have spent an entire week in Belize. This experience has been one of my life’s most challenging yet also most incredible times, and I’m so excited for the rest of the trip. When I arrived on Tuesday, I was able to get through customs with...
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