by Renee A. | Dec 12, 2024 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Non-traditional, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Setbacks come in many shapes and sizes. For me, the worst types of challenges are the little ones that build on each other until you get to the point where any little inconvenience makes you feel like there is no way to overcome it. This trip is the first time where I...
by Lauren L. | Nov 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My time in Italy was packed over 2 weeks, and I was able to experience much of the art, history, and amazing landscapes Italy has! As part of the Art History course, we were expected to write about specific pieces in each city and discuss their significance to the...
by Addison L. | Nov 15, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by Lauren Z. | Oct 29, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Vienna has been such an amazing experience. Upon being 2 weeks in, we have studied almost every day at the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime, as well as been to many historical buildings around the city. My first impression of Vienna was how beautiful the...
by Benjamin Iboshi | Aug 29, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Part of the reason that my Study Abroad experience in Italy has been so amazing is the number of cities I’ve been able to visit (10 in total!). Because we move around so much, the challenge becomes to cram as much activity as we can into each location. The most...
by Morgan Mittlestadt | Jul 25, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, South America, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Morgan Mittlestadt | Candidate for B.S. in Chemistry| McCollough Institute for Pre-Medical Scholars
by Catalina Sapien | Jul 21, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
by Lizz Washington | Jul 19, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
by Lizz Washington | Jul 19, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
If you’re thinking about it…do it.
by Christian P. | Jul 18, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As my study abroad trip comes to an end, I would say I have mixed emotions, but I am mostly just sad that it is over. While I do miss my family, air conditioning, and being able to speak the language,...
by Christian P. | Jul 18, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Halfway through studying abroad in Brussels and I already feel like I have spent a lifetime here, but in a good way. Before I came, I was worried about the other people and the new environment I would be in but so far both have only proved to be better than expected....
by Noah D | Jul 18, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
When you first arrive at your new home, you’re totally amazed at how beautiful and how unique the country feels. After two weeks of feeling like you are on vacation, you start to really see the differences in the American and in the European lifestyle. Culture...
by Aundrianna T | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Today marks 45 days since I’ve arrived in Rome, Italy so without further ado let’s get right into the process of getting here and getting settled into my new home. Traveling to Rome with my mom and my best friend(Emma) was the most comforting thing ever. We left...
by Lauren Mccombs | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
There I was standing in a crowd of hundreds of anxious people waiting for the clock to strike 11:00 p.m. Those same voices began to countdown from three to one. After the last voice echoed the number “one” aloud I experienced one of the most magical experiences of my...
by Anna Barkey | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
My trip was filled with so many new things, and coming home was definitely an adjustment. First, I caught myself saying “gracias” or “perdón” or “sí” when I was talking in English. Clearly the immersion aspect of the program had...
by Patricia Smith | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
The cultural context within Amsterdam could not be more different than my hometown of Moulton, Alabama. The main difference between the two is the rural nature of my home. Being in a city setting everyday is totally not something I’m used to. I have come to like it a...
by Alyxandra Ratcliffe | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I recently traveled abroad on a faculty-led program to Ireland, where we began in Dublin and made a large circle to visit other cities, including Wexford, Killarney, Doolin, Inishmore, Galway, and Clifden. Most of our preparation for the coursework involved in the...
by Asia Pleasants | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Weekly Museum Visits This summer I had the opportunity to study for three weeks in London. I traveled with nine other students through an API program where we took classes at Richmond American University. For this summer term, I decided to take a class called Museums...
by Juliana A. | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Despite our many weekend trips and different experiences, Florence continues to be my favorite place in Europe. From the food, to the culture, to the people, Florence never disappoints. In Florence there is never a reason to be bored, yet it is small enough to be...
by Sophia E. | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
The weeks leading up to going abroad, I could not WAIT! I was counting down the days until I could finally be in London, a place I have always dreamed of visiting. I was of course slightly nervous, but my excitement for this trip far outweighed my nerves. Regarding...
