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Two Months in Madrid, Spain

Two Months in Madrid, Spain

by Cameron W. | Apr 17, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate

Today marks exactly two months since I stepped off the airplane in Europe for the first time. Time truly does fly when you’re having fun. I am staying with a host mom who might just be the best host mom in the entire world. Every single day I get to experience the...
The First Couple Days: Madrid, Spain

The First Couple Days: Madrid, Spain

by Cameron W. | Apr 17, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _

I have been in Spain for three days now, I intended to blog during my travels, but due to the weather, my plans got a little messed up and I had two very stressful 40-minute layovers. So, after two tiring days of orientation and sleep adjustment, here I am not,...
Pre- Departure for Barcelona 2024

Pre- Departure for Barcelona 2024

by Lexi S. | Apr 17, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate

I have been considering studying abroad since freshman year of college, it had always been a dream of mine to live in another country for a semester. Because I knew early on that I wanted to go abroad I tried to save as many general educations or lower-level business...
Why Studying Abroad Without your Friends is Not so Scary!

Why Studying Abroad Without your Friends is Not so Scary!

by Rebecca P. | Apr 17, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _

I am studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain, and I have now been here for about a week. When I tell you that two days before departure I freaked out and wanted to stay home, I really mean that. I got assigned random roommates a couple weeks prior, and they all knew each...
Back from Abroad: Reflections and Revelations from My International Study Adventure

Back from Abroad: Reflections and Revelations from My International Study Adventure

by Ciara L. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _

Returning home is bittersweet. While I am excited to reunite with family and friends, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia for my time abroad. The familiarity of home is comforting, yet I miss the vibrant culture and sense of adventure I experienced in...
Abroad in Panamá: Culture shocks, Corporations, and Climatic Observations 

Abroad in Panamá: Culture shocks, Corporations, and Climatic Observations 

by Tyler L. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _

Being abroad in Panamá has been a very breathtaking, eye opening, and mind boggling experience. There were too many memorable experiences to write in a single blog post, but I’ll try to touch on some of my personal culture shocks and fascinating experiences from an...
Beginning A Journey To Panama

Beginning A Journey To Panama

by Tyler L. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer

Hi, my name is Tyler LeValley and I’m a marketing major at UA. I chose to study abroad to improve my cultural perspective and to better understand how companies operate internationally. I primarily chose this program because I did not want to commit to the costs and...
The Journey to Panama and Beyond!

The Journey to Panama and Beyond!

by Sara J. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _

Hey there! My name is Sara Jeffrey, and I am a finance major at the Capstone. I have always been interested in business and studying abroad, but I did not know how I would incorporate the two into my major or curriculum. At Bama Bound, there was a pamphlet included in...
Before the Flight: Predeparture Panama Blog

Before the Flight: Predeparture Panama Blog

by Samuel A. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _

My anticipation builds as I sit here in the airport, moments away from boarding my flight to Panama. This journey marks the beginning of a week filled with adventure and discovery. As I await our flight, I reflect on the reasons that led me to choose this study abroad...
In Conclusion: Knowledge of Panama

In Conclusion: Knowledge of Panama

by Tavarious B. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _

Today is the day I return home to the US. This experience has been more than what i anticipated. Along with gaining knowledge and opportunities to connect with ambiguous CEO’s and leaders that contribute to Latin America’s GDP, this opportunity develops...
Welcome to Panama: A New Experience

Welcome to Panama: A New Experience

by Tavarious B. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer

As my Plane descend on Panama, I notice the height of the architecture of the buildings. The city was filled with thriving night life and reminds me of Miami at night. When first arriving to Panama I immediately took off of my jacket. It was around midnight but felt...
Preparation for UA In Panama!

Preparation for UA In Panama!

by Tavarious B. | Apr 4, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _

As I look out of the window of the plane taking us to Panama, i could only worry about if I came prepared enough. I recall a weeks before this exciting day, researching about every single detail I could find about the companies that we were going to be introduced to....
Navigating the Academic Structures of UK Universities

Navigating the Academic Structures of UK Universities

by Jessica Smith | Jan 8, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _

Sometimes we get so excited about being abroad, we forget that we’re there to study. When deciding where you will go to study abroad, it’s important to consider the academic structures of the universities you are considering. Often, they are quite different to the...
Honest Conversations in the Scottish Autumn

Honest Conversations in the Scottish Autumn

by Jessica Smith | Jan 5, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _

When I started thinking about studying abroad, the first thing I wanted to do was talk to my friends, professors, and mentors who had experience with study abroad and could give me guidance. I was lucky to have so many people I could turn to that were happy to share...
The “Study” Part

The “Study” Part

by Maddison Sulier | Oct 16, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _

Day Trip to Bruges

Day Trip to Bruges

by Matthew Gaines | Sep 20, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Wrapping up accounting study abroad in Europe, we took a day trip to Bruges, Belgium, from Paris. It is a beautiful city, we took a bus there in the morning and had to get out and walk around the city. It is surrounded by water, and there are no cars in the city. We...
Don’t Be Afraid to Be a Tourist (At Least Some)

Don’t Be Afraid to Be a Tourist (At Least Some)

by Maddison Sulier | Sep 20, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _

Reflecting on Four Months at Sea

Reflecting on Four Months at Sea

by Morgan K | Sep 20, 2023 | Africa, Asia, Commerce & Business, Europe, Non-traditional, Semester, UA-Affiliate

Now that I’ve had time to fully reflect on my time abroad and recover from my study abroad “hangover” I can say that my experiences were more than anything I could’ve ever hoped for. I went on the Spring voyage of Semester at Sea this past semester and really went...
The London School of Economics – First Day in London!

The London School of Economics – First Day in London!

by Joseph Clark | Sep 18, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _

Today marks the first day of my study-abroad trip to London, England! I’m taking a class in Econometrics at the London School of Economics (LSE) this August, and I just arrived in my dorm room where I’ll be spending the next three weeks. This trip came about for a few...
Seven Nights In Phuket: UA in Thailand 2/3

Seven Nights In Phuket: UA in Thailand 2/3

by Connor H. | Sep 15, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Our study abroad group in front of James Bond Island in the Phang Nga Bay Hey, it’s me again. If you didn’t catch my last entry, I’m Connor Higgins (far right in the photo above), and I’m writing about my experience in the UA In Thailand: International Economics...
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