by Amelia P. | Jul 3, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Throughout my time in Ireland, I have learned many things and made so many new friendships. After being home for about a week, I have had to reflect on my time in Ireland and the numerous cities I have seen. After the initial culture shock from being in Ireland, I was...
by Dorothy Hemauer | Jul 1, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, By College, Faculty-Led, Summer
Upon returning home I am feeling all of the emotions. I look back on some of my favorite memories like the Great Barrier Reef, holding Koalas (which is pictured), Sydney opera house, and the beaches in Sydney (Manly beach and Bondi beach). These were just a few of my...
by Dorothy Hemauer | Jul 1, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I unfortunately did not have the best start to my trip this year. My roommate and I ran into NUMEROUS flight problems, we had delays, cancelations, we had to switch flights at one point, and the list goes on. Worst of all though – our luggage got left in the US,...
by Dorothy Hemauer | Jul 1, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I decided to study abroad this past May because I studied abroad the May before this in South East Asia for the first time and it was the best experience ever! I wrote about it in Bama Bloggers last year if you want to check it out! I had so much fun with it and the...
by Ilsa Katz | Jun 27, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Celie Cowart | Jun 27, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
By Celie Cowart | Jun 1, 2024 | Central America, Marine Science, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Destiny R. | Jun 27, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Though I was only in Italy for two weeks, it feels like my entire life has been altered by my experience. Now that I’m back in the United States, I am finding myself missing my time abroad and having some trouble adjusting back to American life. The first few...
by Destiny R. | Jun 27, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
One thing that is often looked over when traveling is how cultural differences can effect the way you experience life in another country. It is true that most people recognize that different countries have different cultures and know that you have to prepare before...
by Madelyn Hutchison | Jun 27, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Coming home was a bittersweet goodbye. I had loved my trip abroad above what’s imaginable, but I also missed everything I love at home including my house, my dog, and my boyfriend. I was said to go back to the airport as I had enjoyed my time abroad so greatly,...
by Madelyn Hutchison | Jun 27, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Everything I expected of this study abroad trip, which wasn’t much, has been blown completely out of the water. This trip has so far been one the most amazing experiences of my life, and it’s not even done yet. London was a dream in itself. All of my...
by Madelyn Hutchison | Jun 27, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have always dreamed about exploring the rest of the world, to visiting every country possible during my life time – that finding out UA offered study abroad felt like an unreal dream. Picking my study abroad trip seemed like a ways endeavor to me. The minute I...
by Madeline W. | Jun 27, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
The decision to participate in the UA in Germany: Language and Culture program was an easy one. I first learned about the program during the Fall study abroad fair hosted at UA, and as soon as I heard about it, I knew I had to go. I’ve been committed to learning...
by Amelia P. | Jun 27, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, Uncategorized
by Amelia P. | Jun 27, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, Uncategorized
by Ty W. | Jun 24, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
First Impressions of Belize……..My initial impression upon landing was apprehension and excitement. I was in a foreign country and knew no one. Once I arrived, I was excited to get started and get to our destination. Our first destination was Big Falls in...
by Lillian Johnson | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My second blog post will be about two incredible excursions we have taken in the last two weeks: Lake Constance and Neuschwanstein. Both of these day trips were huge selling points for the program itself, and I was thrilled to get to see the contrasting landscapes of...
by Lillian Johnson | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My initial two-week span in Germany to study the German language and culture has been an incredible and rewarding experience. This being my first time out of country (let alone on a flight), I had many thoughts of excitement and anxiety before my arrival: How would I...
by Lauren Z. | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I chose to study abroad in Austria this Summer as I feel it would be a great experience moving towards my future career and would be a great opportunity to explore another culture. Prior to committing I was nervous about the cost and the expenses of the trip but was...
by Gabbie Grabowski | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I saw work I only dreamed if seeing while traveling through Italy. I spent so many years studying and analyzing this work, but I never thought I would ever see it in person. Work like Judith Beheading Holofernes by Artemisia Gentileschi or Caravaggio. Seeing the...
by Kaitlyn S. | Jun 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I am currently halfway through my study abroad program in London England!! I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting new friends and seeing all new things. Upon my arrival, we embarked on a bus and boat tour around London, where I had the opportunity to see iconic landmarks...
