by Claire A. | Jun 27, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport…which is where I’ll be in less than 24 hours! I came across the UA in Oxford program last fall and knew it was the perfect opportunity for me. As an...
by Lillian J. | Jun 27, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hello everyone! Last time I posted, I showed some photos from Freiburg where our group has been studying and talked about what all we’ve been getting into. This post will be about two excursions some of us took during our program, to the French city of Strasbourg and...
by Trace C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Coming back from studying abroad in Seville, Spain has definitely changed me, in a good way. Being at home where everything is familiar will be a bittersweet. Even though I had an amazing time, I’m really glad to be home. Seville is a wonderful place that I’ll never...
by Trace C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
When I first landed in Seville, everything felt different. One of the best things about Seville is how alive everything feels. People move at a slower pace, but they really live in the moment. The food is simple but extremely good, and the people are welcoming even if...
by Trace C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Before classes started here in Seville, I had the chance to explore the city and it’s already been pretty amazing. One of the first things we did was a bike tour of the city. It was a good way to get a feel for the layout of the city. Honestly, it felt good just to be...
by Trace C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Hey, I’m Trace. I’m a student at the University of Alabama, and right now I’m studying abroad in Seville, Spain through the UA Education Abroad program. I’m really thankful to be a recipient of this scholarship. I’ve been in Seville for a few days now, and it’s...
by Blake S. | Jun 24, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
The Plan On the tail end of our trip, my travel buddy Brady and I finished our study abroad in Prague and we are supposed to fly out of Berlin. We decided to stay a couple days past the programs end to enjoy ourselves. We were supposed to take a simple, no-drama train...
by Anne W. | Jun 24, 2025 | Europe, Nursing, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
After having been in Sevilla for about 3 weeks, I’ve observed and gained a deeper insight to the culture here. The one thing that peaked my interest was why Sevilla is the way it is: the tiny streets in between buildings, beautiful tile designs in houses, the river,...
by Anne W. | Jun 24, 2025 | Europe, Nursing, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Studying abroad is an experience I knew I wanted to embark on during my time in college. Having the opportunity to study in Spain is a blessing because I’m putting myself out of my comfort zone and growing as an individual in a foreign country. The exposure to a...
by Jacklyn D. | Jun 24, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have experienced many culture shocks just from attending UA—one of the biggest being game days. At least for that, I had a relative idea of what going to an SEC school would be like, but the culture shock of living in a different country was further from anything I...
by Jacklyn D. | Jun 24, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, _
If there is one thing that anyone knows about traveling, it’s that there is a likely chance you may get jetlag going from point A to point B. While this may not have been the biggest worry I had in preparation for my trip, it was definitely something to note. The time...
by Jordyn M. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Coming home after studying abroad is an emotional rollercoaster. I remember getting off the plane and feeling both happy and sad at the same time. The sounds of English, the ease of getting around the airport, and the first bite of American food all seemed like home,...
by Jordyn M. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Italy was the ideal destination for me to study abroad, thanks to its rich history, stunning art, and vibrant culture. Italy was the perfect place for me to get out of my comfort zone and grow as a person and as a student. I planned this trip in consultation with my...
by Jordyn M. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
First Impressions When I initially went to Italy, I was both excited and scared. When I came to Florence, I kept asking myself, “Is this happening?” “Am I ready for this?” and “I can’t wait to eat pasta!” The energy was very...
by Haley D. | Jun 23, 2025 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I chose to study abroad because of the immense opportunity and cultural awareness I would gain by doing so. My first study abroad journey is a 2 course, 6 credit hour opportunity in Seville, Spain. I am very excited as I will be traveling with other students from the...
by Haley D. | Jun 23, 2025 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
My journey to Spain went according to plan as my first week in Seville I ventured across the city various times. I visited Plaza De Espana, a famous square in Seville. The beautiful architectural marvel was built in 1929 and has since become a key landmark in the...
by Julius M. | Jun 23, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I’ve now been in Seville, Spain, for two weeks, and I can say it’s very different than what I expected. The culture here is rich and deep, and the history goes all the way back to the 15th century. The city itself is beautiful, with so many monuments to see. I’ve...
by Julius M. | Jun 23, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, UA-Affiliate, _
I finished my classes 3 days ago, and now I’m preparing to take my very long flight back home. Right now, I feel extremely excited to be heading back because I really miss being able to communicate easily and naturally with everyone around me. Living in Seville has...
by Taj J. | Jun 23, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Now that I’ve spent a few weeks settling into life in Seville, I decided to take a closer look at an ordinary Monday to see what still surprises me and what’s starting to feel more familiar. Mondays here carry a rhythm that I’m beginning to understand: the quiet,...
by Saphia H. | Jun 23, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I landed at the airport around noon in Paris, France and took a bus to Tours, France to meet my host family after landing. I was tired and super nervous to meet them. Meeting them eased some of my worries a bit, and the country is so beautiful. I cant wait to go see...
