by Madison T. | Jun 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
On the last night of my study abroad, I sat with my friends in our hotel lobby, and we talked about all the things we had learned and experienced in our time together. We had visited 15 cities and 5 countries in 3 weeks, and our favorite memories consisted of climbing...
by Hannah V. | Jun 14, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As my study abroad in London and Lisbon is nearing its end, I wanted to write others about the ease of traveling to other countries while in Europe. Once across the Atlantic, wherever your home base may be, it is very easy and cost-effective to hop from country to...
by Evelyn D. | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Introduction Hello all! My name is Evelyn Diller, and I am a marketing major going into my junior year at UA. This summer, I had the pleasure of attending a faculty led program to Prague and Berlin where my class and I would study international Business. I was not...
by Rachel R. | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I am sitting in the airport writing this post feeling very bittersweet. I have just finished up studying abroad in Barcelona for a month. It was one of the best experiences, and I want to share more about it. The up and downs of my trip, myths that I heard before...
by Rachel R. | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Utilizing public transportation when studying abroad can be so useful. It is something I think everyone should try to take advantage of if they have it in your city! I am studying in Barcelona, Spain and they have a vast network of public transportation here. They...
by Rachel R. | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
My story with jet lag when studying abroad in Barcelona! Hello everyone, my name is Rachel Rybicki and I am studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain this summer! I will be in Barcelona studying for a month. The first week I was out of my comfort zone, but I am now settling...
by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I had a lot of fears when I was initially planning for my study abroad. For me personally, my biggest fear was being alone and not making any friends. I was supposed to be going in my group with a friend. Last minute, my friend dropped out, and I didn’t know anyone...
by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’m visiting 6 different cities and 2 different countries in about 10 days. So far, It has been one of the most exhausting but rewarding experiences I’ve had. We have been to Milan and Venice, and went to St. Moritz in Switzerland. I’m currently on the train to go to...
by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I was preparing for my trip, I wish I had a list of things that would have helped me prepare better. Good thing is, I’m not going to let you struggle with the same thing! First and most important piece of advice: keep an open mind. Even if there is something you...
by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Light packing has never been a word in my dictionary. It usually hasn’t been that big of a deal and it’s always been relatively manageable. If I could go back in time and do one thing differently for my trip, I would tell myself to listen to the emails and...
by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Overall, this trip has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. I feel like I have grown so much as an individual and have had so many experiences that I wouldn’t have had if I didn’t push myself out of my comfort zone. The friendships I have formed and...
by Abby Kingsbury | Jun 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
On the study abroad trip I went on, our first stop was in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Although it was a city that I had never thought about visiting prior to hearing we were going on the trip, I could not be more grateful. I have never been somewhere like it and I don’t think...
by Joshua L | Jun 13, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Joshua L | Jun 13, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Macrae S. | Jun 11, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Back home in Tuscaloosa after my unforgettable trip to London and Lisbon, I can’t help but wish I had more time in those amazing cities. The trip was an enriching experience that seemed to pass by in the blink of an eye. It feels like just yesterday I was...
by Macrae S. | Jun 11, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
During the month of May, I took a memorable trip to London, England, and Lisbon, Portugal. The main goal was to learn more about Internal Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), but the trip turned out to be much more than just about studying. London: Learning and...
by Hannah V. | Jun 11, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Something I do not think people talk about enough are the flights to and from your study abroad destinations. These flights can be as crazy as 15 hours, but most of them are probably in the 7 to 9 hour range. A little better, but still a long time to be sitting down...
by Maggie D. | Jun 11, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Studying abroad was always something on my college bucket list, however, I was not always sure how to go about it. There are so many program options, locations, and areas of study, the choice can be overwhelming. Upon contemplating which program I should join,...
by Maggie D. | Jun 11, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Maggie D. | Jun 11, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
