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Copenhagen, Denmark- Departing

Copenhagen, Denmark- Departing

by B. Fickling | Jul 30, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

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Denmark – The People, Places, and Experiences

Denmark – The People, Places, and Experiences

by Zachary El-Fallah | Jul 29, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

My first impression of Denmark was, “is everyone that good-looking?” It was common to pass people that are model-level couples out on a stroll together. Copenhagen and Lyngby themselves were quite clean besides some graphity by the s-tog and metro...
Mid-program Day Trip to Berlin

Mid-program Day Trip to Berlin

by A. Groene | Jul 29, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

Brandenburg Gate Victory Monument TV Tower Checkpoint Charlie View from the Ferry View from TV Tower To take a break from the heavy coursework and report writing Unit Operations Lab demands, we took a FlixBus from Copenhagen to Berlin. This was an overnight bus...
Life In Italy So Far…

Life In Italy So Far…

by Catherin K. | Jul 28, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate

The city of Rome is unlike any other place in the entire world. The most incredible part about this city is that there is always somewhere new to explore and learn about. I loved getting to know all the locals at the shops and restaurants around our campus. Walking...
Falling in Love with England

Falling in Love with England

by J. Arnold | Jul 28, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer

Studying abroad at the University of Oxford in England was easily the greatest experience of my life. The United Kingdom was everything I expected it to be. Every day felt like waking up in a dream. I got the opportunity to study at one of the most renowned and...
Navigation and Sightseeing

Navigation and Sightseeing

by S. Roulaine | Jul 28, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate

Navigating is not my strong suit. If I must be absolutely honest, I have no directional skills at all. However, after getting a guide to school and following the landmarks I frantically noted, I was able to get back and forth to class and around the University of...
A month after… and still no luggage…

A month after… and still no luggage…

by C. Warren | Jul 28, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate

After being back in the U.S. for a month, looking back on study abroad, it all feels like a dream. Was I ever really there? I haven’t undergone much reverse culture shock other than just missing how walkable Europe was and the freedom I had with my schedule...
Copenhagen, Denmark- During

Copenhagen, Denmark- During

by B. Fickling | Jul 28, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

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A weekend escape to Lisbon

A weekend escape to Lisbon

by Chloe Denorme | Jul 28, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

This weekend, I took the 3-hour train to Lisbon from Porto after we finished up our work on Friday afternoon. My friends and I didn’t get into Lisbon until almost 10 pm so by the time we took the Uber to our Airbnb, we were starving. Thankfully, we found an Italian...
Filling (almost) Every Second

Filling (almost) Every Second

by jehartzler | Jul 27, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

Once I returned from Spain, I swear I slept for three days straight … which means I did it right. Having the opportunity to study abroad not only is a fun way to get course credit, but an even better way to experience and immerse yourself in another culture. Summer...
Brussel’s Relevance on the Global Stage

Brussel’s Relevance on the Global Stage

by B. Yee | Jul 27, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

For the past three weeks I have been studying international institutions and European politics in the capital of the European Union, Brussels, Belgium. Thus far, the trip has been everything I could have asked for: great food, amazing architecture, and even better...
Backpacking through Europe for the month of June.

Backpacking through Europe for the month of June.

by A. Heeney | Jul 27, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

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Paris: Student Must Sees!

Paris: Student Must Sees!

by S. Holt | Jul 27, 2022 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate

It is currently July 19, and I offically leave Paris in less than 2 weeks. I have been here since May with ISA and have had the most incredible experince exploring and the city and learning a new language. I wanted to compile a list of my favorite things/best...
I Leave In 2 Days: What I Packed That Was Actually Helpful!

I Leave In 2 Days: What I Packed That Was Actually Helpful!

by S. Holt | Jul 27, 2022 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate

Hello! My name is Stella and I have been studying abroad in Paris for the last two months. I am so sad to leave and have had the best experience I could have imagined. As I am starting to pack to head home I wanted to do a review of all of the things I packed and make...
Preparing For Norway

Preparing For Norway

by C. Kelley | Jul 26, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

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Advice to Students Studying Abroad

Advice to Students Studying Abroad

by P. Huie | Jul 26, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

Sitting on the plane on the return flight, looking out the window, I shed a tear. Studying abroad in Spain for a month was the experience of a lifetime. It gave me new friendships, more knowledge, new perspectives, and amazing memories. I have compiled a list of...
The Week Before Denmark – Dublin and London

The Week Before Denmark – Dublin and London

by A. Groene | Jul 26, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

Guinness Storehouse Malahide Castle Irish Whiskey Museum Butter Slip alley in Kilkenny The Long Room at Trinity College Kilkenny Castle Having my passport and first opportunity to travel around Europe, the week prior to the start of my program in Copenhagen My parents...
My personal travels in Brussels, London, and Cologne + Aachen

My personal travels in Brussels, London, and Cologne + Aachen

by L. Anders | Jul 26, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

My first two weeks abroad summed...
Advice for Future Study Abroad Students

Advice for Future Study Abroad Students

by Brynna M | Jul 25, 2022 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate

As I reflect on my semester abroad, I feel I can give some thoughtful advice to students who are planning to go abroad in the future. It truly is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of experience, and there are so many opportunities to learn and grow. Hopefully these tips help...
Public Transportation and Traveling to Other Countries

Public Transportation and Traveling to Other Countries

by C. Hoppenjans | Jul 25, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

Hello! My name is Elise, and I am studying abroad in Germany. I’ve been here for about three weeks, and Berlin is such a cool city! Today I’m going to discuss the importance of learning the public transportation systems in your designated country, as well as options...
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