by Brynn M. | Dec 17, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Three weeks ago today I arrived to the Newark airport filled with feelings of fear, regret, and doubt. I wondered how an experience that I have always dreamed of could be so scary. I knew this would be a life changing experience but I couldn’t ignore these...
by Diamond T. | Dec 13, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Diamond T. | Dec 13, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Diamond T. | Dec 12, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Samantha W. | Dec 12, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
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by Megan Higgins | Dec 12, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The air in Paris at midnight holds a different kind of magic than the day filled with the footsteps of millions. I remember one particular evening during my time abroad, when I got to experience this magic. Several students and I were eager to savor our last few days...
by Megan Higgins | Dec 12, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I first arrived in Cannes for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the air was electric with excitement for the week ahead. As a Communication Studies major, I was thrilled by the opportunity to network and learn from the best in the industry. I...
by Matthew R. | Dec 10, 2024 | Community Health Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Coming home from Rome was a cocktail of emotions – equal parts bittersweet and exhilarating! Packing my bag for the trip back was like a puzzle, with all my carefully chosen gifts tucked between layers of clothes and shoes, like precious artifacts. There were fragile...
by Matthew R. | Dec 10, 2024 | Community Health Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Rome was a dream come true – not just for the sights, but for the lively surprises around every corner! My days started with exploring the city’s historic sites through class, but the real magic was in the little things. For example, stumbling upon a hidden garden, or...
by Natalie F. | Dec 10, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Alright so, it’s truly Fall now, but it’s been cold here in Northern Germany since early-mid September and man is it hard to go from the endless Southern Summers to real seasons again. I feel like I’ve been traveling every weekend, which I kind of have been: Berlin,...
by Olivia G. | Nov 19, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
During my time in Rome studying abroad through a faculty-led trip with the C&IS college, we had the opportunity to take a cooking class. Now this wasn’t just your average cooking class, this was taught by a Michelin star chef who was extremely charismatic and...
by Olivia G. | Nov 19, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
During my 3-week study abroad trip in Rome, Italy I had the opportunity to go to Lake Como with three of my classmates for the weekend. We started out the week in Florence with our whole group, and then ventured off to Venice where we got to see just how unique a city...
by Olivia G. | Nov 19, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hello everyone, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Italy through UA with the C&IS college. As someone who had never traveled out of North America, I was super excited to experience a new country while simultaneously being extremely nervous about being in a...
by Catherine O'Halloran | Nov 18, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I was eight years old, I saw a movie called We Bought A Zoo in the theatre. It is loosely based on the story of Benjamin Mee and his family who purchased a zoo following the loss of his wife. There is a scene where Mee sits with his son, Dylan, and they discuss...
by Catherine O'Halloran | Nov 18, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I never thought I would have the opportunity to go on a study abroad trip and to be fair, I doubted whether the experience would be worth it. I read articles and books about living in France, but my strongest source was my uncle, who spent his junior year at Georgia...
by Catherine O'Halloran | Nov 18, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
French culture presents a unique blend of elegance, practicality, and historical richness, evident particularly when observed from an American perspective. Using the Parisian metro is an experience, with the front car offering a view reminiscent of a roller coaster,...
by Samantha W. | Nov 15, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
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by Samantha W. | Nov 15, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
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by Greg W. | Nov 15, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Returning from my study abroad trip in Rome, Italy, was a bittersweet experience. After months of immersing myself in the rich history, culture, and cuisine of Rome, it was time to come back home. The flight back was uneventful; a smooth journey filled with a mix of...
by Greg W. | Nov 15, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
As my time in Rome draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the many experiences that have made this city unforgettable. Wandering through the ancient streets, visiting iconic landmarks, and savoring the rich, diverse flavors of Italian cuisine, Rome has given me...
