by U'Nique W. | Oct 15, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer
Sitting here at the airport, passport in hand, I’m starting to realize this moment is really happening. I am about to study abroad for the first time ever. It feels exciting, nerve-wracking, and honestly a little surreal all at once. Leaving the country, my family,...
by Brad P. | Oct 15, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Before coming abroad, I really did not know what to expect for my trip academically. My particular program is only 3 weeks long in the summer. Given this, I knew the class would have to be drastically different compared to your average class just due to time. However,...
by Shelby W. | Oct 15, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I can’t believe I’m going to Greece! Studying abroad has been a dream of mine ever since we first learned about the opportunity in middle school. Now, as a junior in college, it feels like the perfect time to make it happen! I’ve never been out of the country before,...
by Stephanie G. | Oct 15, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hello again! This week was full of travel, I believe I left off on Saturday. Over the weekend, our group traveled to Split, Zadar, and Plitvice National Parks on the way to Zagreb, the capital. I loved hearing the famous sea organ in Zadar. On Sunday when we arrived...
by Grant A. | Oct 15, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
It is safe to say that week two was action-packed. Upon our arrival in Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia, we spent three days taking classes on the back half of the Econ 309 class at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Business. Throughout this time, we heard a...
by Evan W. | Oct 15, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
So far on my trip I have had an amazing time. Our first stop was Ghent, Belgium which was fantastic. I really enjoyed Ghent, it had all kinds of amazing things to do and see. I especially liked the canals and our day trip to Bruges. Although I was nervous about going...
by Katrina I. | Oct 15, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My family enjoys traveling, however, everything is already decided for me wherever we go. Although I like not having to worry about the logistics or details, I’ve wanted the opportunity to plan out a trip based on my own interests without having to worry about anyone...
by Lauryn H. | Oct 15, 2025 | Engineering, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad in Copenhagen has been one of the most exciting and refreshing experiences of my life so far. Each day feels like a new adventure, and I’ve loved getting to know the city not just as a visitor, but as someone living and learning here, even if just for...
by Margulan B. | Oct 15, 2025 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA Non-Affiliate, _
The first thing that surprised me when I landed in Madrid-Barajas Airport was that people in Spain don’t speak much English. I guess I always knew that, but I never gave much thought to it. Exhausted from the 12-hour flight and eager to meet my host family, I...
by Jack S. | Oct 14, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Traveling through Croatia has been fast and furious, with stunning sights, amazing food and a memorable experience. We started the day by leaving Dubrovnik early in the morning and heading north along the coast to Split. Our time in Split was short, but we made the...
by Katrina F. | Oct 14, 2025 | By College, Commerce & Business, Duration, Europe, Honors College, Program Type, Region, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Tip number 1: Expect the unexpected and try not to stress over what you cannot control. Due to not knowing when my passport/visa was coming back to me, I had to pay more to change my flight to a week and a half later. Although it was sad missing a lot of orientation...
by Brad P. | Oct 14, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My first impressions began before I even landed in Dubrovnik. As my plane descended towards the Dubrovnik airport and it broke through the clouds, I could see the beautiful Croatian coastline. The water was strikingly blue, like I had never seen before. The small...
by Chase U. | Oct 14, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My latest adventure has taken me from Bidgood and Hewson Hall, all the way to the University of Dubrovnik, Croatia. As someone who has never been to Europe, this whole experience thus far has been magical. I have to admit, I was pretty nervous at first, making my way...
by Stephanie G. | Oct 14, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
On Sunday, May 4th, I hugged my parents one last time before I went through the Atlanta airport security line. This was my first time flying alone and I was trying not to be nervous about the idea of being suspended over the Atlantic for eight hours. Compared to the...
by Gabrielle D. | Oct 14, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, Summer
I didn’t expect Zadar to become my favorite stop, but it stole my heart in just one night. Tucked along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, Zadar wasn’t high on my travel wishlist. It was supposed to be a stop along the way, a scenic pause before heading elsewhere. But from...
by Gabrielle D. | Oct 14, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
Studying abroad is all about expecting the unexpected, and that mindset came in handy a lot sooner than I imagined. My journey was supposed to start with a flight from Memphis to Chicago and then Chicago to New York and then to my host country, but Air Traffic Control...
by Emily P. | Oct 14, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have been lucky enough to have spent seven entire days in Croatia- marking my one week anniversary of coming abroad. In this blog, I will list (and explain) some of the biggest culture shocks I have experience over the course of the past week. Dumb as a Doorknob I...
by Grant A. | Oct 14, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Looking out amazed over the beautiful city of Dubrovnik from atop Fort Lovrijenac. My first week on the UA in Croatia/Italy study abroad trip has already exceeded every expectation I had going into it. We landed in Dubrovnik on Monday, and from that moment on, it felt...
by Yasmine H. | Oct 14, 2025 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Deciding to study abroad has been one of the best choices of my college experience! I wanted to immerse myself in a new culture. On top of gaining a broader worldview, I wanted to meet more people outside of a typical classroom setting. Emotionally, I feel a mix of...
by Aubrey M. | Oct 14, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As I prepare to study abroad, I’m filled with so much excitement and anticipation. I’ll be spending 16 days in Europe, visiting Ghent, Belgium; London, UK; and Amsterdam, Netherlands. Having never been to Europe before, I knew I had to seize this opportunity when it...
