by Ilsa Katz | May 30, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Madison T. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
During our stay in Italy, our professor had planned a day for us to visit the Swiss Alps. We started our day bright and early, getting on a bus around 7:15 and driving for about 3 hours to St. Moritz, Switzerland. We made a little pit stop about ¾ of the way there at...
by Madison T. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
So far, I have had coffee in 3 different countries: the United States, Croatia, and Italy. The coffee culture in the U.S. compared to Italy and Croatia has been vastly different. In the United States, it is typical for Americans to go to coffee shops and order a latte...
by Madison T. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Growing up, I had seen portrayals of Venice in pictures, videos, and movies. My expectation of the city of Venice was that it was completely a city of water, where there were no sidewalks or alleyways, and every avenue or road consisted of water. I had the expectation...
by Madison T. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
At this point in my study abroad, I’ve visited about 12 cities within 4 countries. Each city has its own culture and environment, and I’ve enjoyed experiencing each one. However, there are some places that I favored for various reasons, whether it be because of...
by Madison T. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I don’t know if you’re anything like me, but for my study abroad experience, my parents were more stressed over my travels than I was. They were mostly concerned about me missing a flight or being left behind in the group and getting lost in a foreign country. Since I...
by Kathryn A. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
A Perfect Weekend Getaway: Cinque Terre from Florence On the east coast of Italy lays Cinque Terre, a collection of five small villages that offer a quiet escape from the bustling city of Florence. This past weekend, May 17th-19th, I got to spend the weekend in Cinque...
by Kathryn A. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Before I left, everyone was saying how studying abroad is a life-changing experience and I will meet my best friends, and after just four full days, I can wholeheartedly agree. When I first arrived with two of my friends also from Alabama, we were excited but a little...
by Kathryn A. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
As I sit on my suitcase trying to get it to zip, I realize I may have overpacked a taddddd bit, but I can’t help it, I love to be prepared! After another hour of downsizing my bag, I think I now have the perfect amount of stuff and tips to share with fellow over...
by Frances B. | May 30, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Studying abroad offers a transformative experience that is filled with countless opportunities for personal and professional growth. As I prepare to embark on my journey to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji, I find myself beaming with excitement. However, amidst the...
by Lucas G. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I came to Milan not knowing a single person and will leave with friends for a lifetime. The first day I got here I got familiar knowing me group full of American students and also my roommate from Spain who studies in America. Instantly I knew it was going to be a...
by Lucas G. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Some of my biggest anticipations when studying abroad were the travels I would embark on. I was intrigued to learn about the many different cultures throughout Europe and the different things each city had to offer. I want to highlight some of favorite places I was...
by Lucas G. | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Now that I’m nearing the end of my semester in Milan, Italy I can appreciate the many important life lessons I’ve learned. The number one thing I learned is always take the risk. Going to a foreign country without knowing a lick of their language or a...
by Chase Callahan | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
What Is Jet Lag? If you are studying abroad, then there is a decent chance that you will have to get over jet lag. Jet lag, as defined as defined by the Oxford Dictionary is “extreme tiredness and other physical effects felt by a person after a long flight across...
by Ryan Taylor | May 30, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Overflowing with gratitude as I pen down the reflections of my soul-stirring voyage through the captivating cities of Prague and Berlin. Each cobblestone street, every towering spire, and the vibrant pulse of life that permeates these historic metropolises has left an...
by Blaize N. | May 29, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Exchange, Law, Semester, _
There are so many wonderful memories and experiences that I have gained from spending a semester abroad, but the best of all of them has been the opportunity to reconnect with my family that lives in Europe. I come from a very large family that is spread out through...
by Damaria P. | May 24, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I have been putting a lot of effort into going abroad since it’s something I’ve been looking forward to trying for myself. I’ve heard great things about Rome, Italy and I’m grateful to have scholarships covering the majority cost of the...
by Ryan Taylor | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Wrapping up my time in Prague on a delicious note, I spent my final day immersing myself in the intricate bean-to-bar process at Prague Chocolate – Steiner and Kovarik. This visit was a delightful exploration of the artistry and passion that goes into creating...
by Ryan Taylor | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Greetings From Prague! Today, I’m sharing my amazing first day in Prague. Our group wandered the Old Town’s cobblestone streets, soaked in its history, and joined a tour that unveiled Prague’s secrets. From the iconic Astronomical Clock to Prague...
by Victoria J. | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
With all the preparation of getting ready the past couple weeks to study abroad in London and Lisbon, I didn’t anticipate how fast the time would go by until I was getting ready to board my plane to travel to another country. I think anticipating something makes it...
