by Anna Grace S. | Jul 15, 2024 | _
Pre-Departure Hey guys! My name is Anna Grace Smith and I am a rising Senior at Alabama. My major is Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science on a Pre-Physical Therapy track with minors in Liberal Arts, (through the Blount Scholars Program), and...
by Noelle Willingham | Jun 13, 2024 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
To prepare to go to Italy I was researching Italian clothing style and their culture to find the do’s and don’ts. I was researching the areas I would be in the most or that I would be going to and also the weather in Italy. My packing so far has been mostly the basic...
by Julia Kirkland | Jun 13, 2024 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
As I am preparing to travel abroad to Ireland for a month, I have accumulated a few tips from my previous adventures abroad. The first few steps are setting up the logistics of going overseas. You should make sure to have a valid passport (that won’t expire within the...
by Ilsa Katz | May 30, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Amy Claire G. | Apr 18, 2024 | Education, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
by Ellie N | Sep 12, 2023 | Education, South America, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I am writing this post after taking time to contemplate my experience in the Dominican Republic. While my time in the Dominican Republic was really challenging, I did meet some great people this session and I will cherish that forever. In the words of Maribel, one of...
by Julia Kirkland | Jul 21, 2023 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
by Julia Kirkland | Jul 21, 2023 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
by Julia Leskow | Jun 16, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Education, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
After an amazing month abroad, I took some time to reflect on my once-in-a-lifetime trip to New Zealand. While thinking of all the wonderful memories I made, I took the time to think of the advice I would give to someone who would be in my position in the future....
by Julia Kirkland | Jun 9, 2023 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Roaming the streets of Sevilla Where do you want to go? A few things I looked at when choosing a country to study abroad in were weather, friendliness, english accessibility and available classes. I chose to study abroad in the summer so everything would feel more...
by Julia Leskow | Jun 5, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Education, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
I don’t even know where to begin! My experience in New Zealand so far has been nothing short of wonderful. From planting trees by the beach with local high school students, to star gazing on the beach at night, to bungy jumping in Queenstown, I could go on and on...
by Julia Leskow | May 21, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Education, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
After years of waiting, the time finally came and I was about to embark on my long-awaited study abroad adventure in New Zealand. Prior to departing for the UA Honors in New Zealand: One Really Awesome South Pacific Adventure study abroad trip, I felt a wide range of...
by Erika H | Mar 24, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Education, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
By: Erika Holzer Living & Learning in Dublin, Ireland Since arriving here in Dublin in January I have been learning something new about my new home for the next few month everyday. We have busses at UA along with walking across our massive beautiful campus but...
by Kasey G | Aug 10, 2021 | Asia, Education, Summer, UA-Affiliate
While I was studying abroad, I went to quite a few museums. Seoul is a place that has rich culture, history, and art. In this blog, I will discuss my experience at the museums I visited in Seoul. Museums are nice on a day with less than ideal weather and are usually...
by Harlyn | Jun 8, 2017 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Before I throw you head first into my fabulously flustered pre-departure antics, I will introduce myself. My name is Harlyn Grey Cowart and I am from a small town in north Alabama called Athens. Athens is a town that you will miss if you blink while driving through...
