by Amber C | Jan 13, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
The last four months I spent my time traveling all parts of the world with Semester at Sea from the Fjords of Norway, the schools in Ghana, and the buddhist temples of Myanmar. For starters I learned that we can learn something from every country or person on the...
by Keturah N | Jul 26, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Coming back to the USA from being abroad always requires a period of readjustment, and this journey abroad was no different. My first feeling upon landing in Charlotte was that of being completely overwhelmed. American airports are a sensory overload! Everyone was...
by Mackenzie L | Jul 24, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Social Work, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Now that I am back home in America, the first thought that came to my mind was how excited I was to see my family and dogs. Other than that, I was mostly happy that, because although the program is over, the friends that I made, I will see again in Alabama at school....
by Katherine C | Jun 28, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Exactly 4 weeks ago I arrived in Pamplona, Spain. In exactly 6 days I will be back home in New Jersey. Thinking back over the past four weeks, it is crazy how fast the time has gone, but also how many amazing adventures I’ve gotten to experience in such a short amount...
by Keturah N | Jun 28, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
It is my final night in Tours and it has been an emotional ride to say the least. I started the day by going to my last French classes at the Institut de Touraine. All of my work has been turned in and we recieved our final grades for the courses we took. I was...
by Chance T | Jun 28, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Far before I stepped foot on UA’s beautiful campus, let alone knew I would be attending UA, I knew that I wanted to study abroad at least once while in college. I had heard from high school teachers and other mentors that a study abroad trip was a transformative...
by Victoria G | Jun 12, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I am so excited for this trip. I am studying abroad in Florence Italy, and I can’t wait to leave. 13 days left and I am getting all the final paperwork pulled together and starting to pack! This experience will be amazing I just know it. I get to meet family I...
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...
by Mackenzie L | Jun 2, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Social Work, Summer
My first impression while arriving in Spain was that there was more graffiti than I thought there would be! My idea of Spain was that it was a clean and classy country (and it is). While those things are true, I did not expect to see sidewalks and buildings with...
by Katherine C | Jun 2, 2017 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have always been a chronic over-packer. Whether I’m leaving for a week or a semester, I cannot manage to pack efficiently. I know I don’t need 8 pairs of shoes and 12 different dresses for a 5 week trip, but I can’t help but think of (and prepare for) all the...
by Cameron C | May 23, 2017 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _
Studying abroad without a doubt is an exciting adventure but comes with many different factors. This past summer I had the opportunity to travel to Greece and Italy. I had a little bit of a culture shock and I was ready to come home about the 10th day that I was...
by Madison B | May 15, 2017 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Studying abroad was always a dream of mine, but never one I thought would come true, or even tried to make come true until this year. Although I was full of doubt and stress during the decision process, I am extremely glad I decided to embark on this journey. I tried...
by Madeline P | Aug 15, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Wow, what a summer. I left for Oxford, England with zero expectations and returned to the US with numerous and irreplaceable friends and memories. This trip was one of culture, history, and knowledge that made each of my experiences abroad even more meaningful. The...
by Madeline P | Aug 4, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
In my opinion, we live and study at one of the prettiest colleges in England. Worcester College and the city of Oxford have really begun to feel like a home away from home. The classes that my peers and I attend really integrate exploring Oxford, and we are encouraged...
by Devin V | Jul 28, 2016 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
So the beginning of my tale starts with a CRJ700 out of the Birmingham regional airport to Charlotte, as can be seen in the picture included (I am obsessed with planes!). I knew before coming that it would be a fun and especially different experience that I would...
by Madeline P | Jul 15, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My bag is packed, my pre-trip assignments are complete, and I am headed to Oxford, England in the morning! Wow, what a surreal thought. I have zero expectations and many questions, but that is what I am most excited about; I cannot wait to experience Oxford for the...
by Anna E | Jul 12, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
So here I am sitting on my bedroom floor, back in Mississippi after a long day of traveling. My suitcase is not unpacked, my parents are trying desperately to keep their excitement of me being home in check (it’s still very obvious of course), and I can’t seem to make...
by Elizabeth P | Jul 12, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I’m entering my third week in Italy, and I can’t believe how quickly the time has flown! My roommate pointed out today that we really have done so much in so little time. Last week, we visited a 500-year-old Tuscan villa that is still used for events and...
by Elizabeth P | Jun 16, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Simple phrases like “ciao,” “per favore,” and “grazie” can get you far in a tourist center like Florence. I’ve been in Italy for almost a week now, and I’m starting to get used to the rhythm of the city. Although this is...
by Sara L | May 12, 2016 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
The countdown has begun—2 days until I travel to Europe. I cannot believe Sophomore year has already come to an end, but I look forward to the exciting journey that lies ahead in the upcoming weeks. As an incoming freshmen, I always knew I wanted to study abroad, but...
