by Makyia B. | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hello all! Im here to give tips and tricks on how to travel with anxiety and my experience. If you have travel anxiety, you’re not alone! But don’t worry its all worth it in the end! I made the decision to go to Spain on the MIS faculty-led program around...
by Peyton N. | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
As I sit here amidst the chaos of packing up my room and wrapping up finals, I can’t help but feel a rush of conflicting emotions. The semester abroad in Rome is winding down, and it’s time for me to bid arrivederci to this incredible city and head back...
by Peyton N. | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad is often described as a transformative experience, but when you decide to embark on that journey alone, leaving behind the familiar comforts of home in California for the historic streets of Rome, the adventure takes on a whole new dimension. As I...
by Camila R. | May 22, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Going to Panama was truly a once in a lifetime experience and something I will cherish for the rest of my life. I had the most amazing cohort ever and I learned so much from everyone and grew over my time in Panama. Although it was only a week, it felt like a year and...
by Camila R. | May 22, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Landing in Panama, I was already tired from a long day of traveling, and this week was so full that I’m leaving feeling like I could sleep for 50 hours straight! I’ve had such an amazing time here and I know that we only experienced a fraction of what Panama has to...
by Camila R. | May 22, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Hello my name is Camila Ramirez! I am currently a freshman here at UA majoring in International Studies & Management with concentrations in International Business, Latin American Studies, and Human Resource Management. I was in GBA 146 when I first heard about the...
by Tyler L. | May 13, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer
My week studying abroad in Panamá was one of the most unique and exhilarating experiences of my lifetime. Being pushed outside of my comfort zone and having such an action-packed week with business visits and a plethora of other activities provided me with an...
by Sara J. | May 13, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Hey everyone, it is Sara Jeffrey again, back with another installment of Bama Bloggers Abroad. I am at The Capstone’s campus grounds back to my usual schedule. It feels a little off because going back to my normal routine makes it feel as though all of last week was a...
by Sara J. | May 13, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Hey there again, it is me Sara and I am currently in Panama as we speak. Touching down in Panama I felt like I was back home in Guyana. The heat, the humidity and the birds chirping it was a sense of serenity and a peaceful time. After getting over that feeling of...
by Chaney | May 13, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
Chaney Scott M. Whether solo traveling or with a group, it’s important to be safe while traveling. Prior preparation and budget sites can make a trip much easier. After arriving January 2 to...
by Zach C. | May 13, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
My semester abroad is almost over; there are less than two weeks left. This has been an absolutely wild, once-in-a-lifetime experience which I am extremely grateful for. While I am sad that my time in Spain is coming to a close, it will be refreshing to return home to...
by Mariel P. | May 12, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Venice, Italy, was where my abroad group began our trip. The city is known for its spectacular artwork and art history. On our first day in Venice, my friends and I saw two art museums. The first was Gallerie dell’Accademia. This museum displayed the work of...
by Mariel P. | May 10, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My study abroad group was the first faculty-led program to go to Slovenia. Before arriving in Slovenia, none of us knew what to expect. We were unsure, as Slovenia is not a popular travel destination for many Americans. Despite our original feeling of indifference,...
by Hadden M. | May 9, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
by Hadden M. | May 9, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
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by Blake S. | Apr 18, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
As April is quickly passing and I come towards the end of my program, I look back on the time I’ve spent studying in Rome, Italy. Personally, I am so grateful for the decision I made to study here. Rome is a great spot not only because all of the rich history it...
by Samuel A. | Apr 18, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester
I was really blown away by the experience in Panama, it was truly eye-opening, not just from a business perspective but from a cultural perspective as well. Beforehand, I had a sense for how global business is connected and always on, but I was able to tangibly see...
by Samuel A. | Apr 18, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
Arriving in Panama City at night, the first thing I saw were the streetlights by the ocean twinkling like stars. Amidst the anticipation, I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. As I stepped out of the airport to board the shuttle, I was already thinking about...
by Kelley P. | Apr 18, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
Just as the title suggests, this trip has been the greatest experience of my life thus far. Now that I am back home–and even before we left–I had already missed the streets of Panama that sold delicious food every where we went and the walkable streets...
by Hugo R. | Apr 18, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
Returning from studying abroad, I felt a wide range of emotions. I am glad to be home and be able to see my friends and family. However, I continue to reflect on all the experiences and friendships I have made. This study abroad experience taught me to keep an open...
