by Greg W. | Jul 29, 2024 | By College, Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Italy’s first impression wouldn’t be complete without talking about pasta. Italian pasta is more than just food; it’s a cultural icon and a way of life here. From the moment you sit down in a restaurant, the aroma of freshly cooked pasta dishes fills the...
by Maryn James | Jul 16, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, North America, Summer, _
By: Maryn James, Public Relations and General Business student studying Advertising and Public Relations in the Caribbean June 2-9, 2024 Wrapping Up an Unforgettable Month: My Last Week in St. Maarten As I sit down to reflect on my final week in St. Maarten,...
by Maryn James | Jul 16, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, North America, Summer, _
As we reach the ¾ point of our Study Abroad Program in the Caribbean, our immersion into the world of advertising and public relations in tourism has been nothing short of enlightening. This week, the group had one of the most exciting experiences of the program so...
by Maryn James | Jul 16, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, North America, Summer, _
By: Maryn James, Public Relations and General Business student studying Advertising and Public Relations in the Caribbean May12-19, 2024 Although my trip started off a bit rocky, I really couldn’t have been a more perfect first week. My week began with a plane...
by Addison L. | Jun 27, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Ainsley O. | Jun 18, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
So far, I have thoroughly enjoyed exploring life in London. The city has captured my heart, particularly charming areas like Notting Hill. I wasn’t fully aware of just how vast and sprawling London is. Unlike the concentrated bustle of New York, London is...
by Lilly A. | Jun 13, 2024 | Central America, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This second week was even better than my first week, which I didn’t know was possible since last week was so fun! We had more beach days, shopped in different cities around the island, and learned more about how advertising and public relations work here. After a...
by Lilly A. | Jun 13, 2024 | Central America, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
In just my first week in Sint Maarten, I have gained new friends, knowledge, and amazing memories. It has been so, so busy, but the tiredness is worth all of the beautiful sights and fun experiences we have shared this week. We focused on exploring the island and...
by Christina Hunt | Jun 6, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Over the past 3 weeks I had the opportunity to travel to four different countries and seven cities in Europe with UA Study Abroad. I don’t even know where to begin with everything I learned and took away from this amazing experience. I have dreamt of studying...
by Dillon Cook | May 30, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
It has been one week since I returned from Prague and Berlin, and I have used this time to reflect on my experience abroad. On a lighter note, I miss the prices of food in Prague. We were given a stipend when we arrived and when it was time to leave Prague, I had a...
by Dillon Cook | May 30, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My name is Dillon Cook and I am a rising senior with a triple-degree in Communication Studies, Human Environmental Sciences, and Criminology & Criminal Justice. Since I started at UA, I was very interested in studying abroad, but was unsure how I would fit it into...
by Dillon Cook | May 30, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As soon as we arrived in Prague, I was apprehensive about how the experience was going to be. All of my classmates were business majors, and I am not, so I was unfamiliar with most of them. However, I quickly realized that we were going to have a good time because the...
by Ainsley O. | May 29, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
As the spring semester comes to an end, and everyone is on their way back home, I find myself on the brink of an exhilarating journey—studying abroad in London. The decision to embark on this expedition was not made lightly but was rather a culmination of various...
by Christina Hunt | May 22, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
While Abroad I am currently on my trip studying abroad in Europe heading to the third country already! We first arrived in Venice, Italy, then traveled to Ljubljana, Slovenia, and are now going to Zagreb, Croatia. We will still go to Trento, Italy, Munich, Germany,...
by Christina Hunt | May 22, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
Pre-departure Since I came to The University of Alabama as a freshman in August of 2021 as an out-of-state student, I knew going abroad was always a dream of mine. Both of my older sisters attended The University of Kentucky and always wanted to study abroad, but...
by Kendall S. | May 22, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Before studying abroad, I prepared for worst case scenario situations. Like, getting zip up bags for pickpocketing or bringing memorabilia from home incase of homesickness. I did not prepare for what the good parts of studying abroad entail. I am currently studying...
by Kendall S. | May 22, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad is amazing due to the variety of places to go but sometimes it might be nice to just stay around your new home. That is why it is important to not waste a single day and come up with some things to do instead of traveling (that are also not too...
by Tommy C. | May 22, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
One summer a couple years ago, my family and I went up to Boston. We stayed with my mother’s friend who she met 30 years ago when she was a student in college and studied abroad. All weekend they shared stories of them abroad and traveling the world together....
by Elena G. | May 13, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
While preparing to travel abroad, there are a lot of people giving you lists, reminders and ideas of what specific items you need to pack. They are all super useful, and it is important to follow instructions from your program and university, as well as asking some...
by Elena G. | Apr 23, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
You will quickly learn during your time abroad that some of your best memories and experiences will happen outside of your home city! Taking weekend trips to various places will likely make up a majority of your time, especially if you are studying in Europe. There...
