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A Reflection From One Week Since My Return to the USA

A Reflection From One Week Since My Return to the USA

by Emory Camp | Sep 12, 2023 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

It’s been a little more than one week since I returned from my month-long study abroad trip in Northern Italy. When I arrived home, I was thankful to see my family, and I was thankful to have many common amenities that weren’t available in Italy. Centralized air...
Week 1 in Paradise

Week 1 in Paradise

by Alexandra Holley | Aug 18, 2023 | Central America, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

It’s hard to believe we landed on Sint Maarten exactly a week ago today because of how quickly it felt like home. After only seven days, it feels like I’ve lived here for months already. After a long day of travel, the first day was spent enjoying drinks...
Coffee and Chocolate: Learning more about Guatemala’s major exports.

Coffee and Chocolate: Learning more about Guatemala’s major exports.

by Braden Hopkins | Jul 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Top Left: my personal handmade chocolate bar. Top Right: coffee bean plants. Middle Left: ripe coffee shell and beans. Middle Right: coffee bean sorting station. Bottom Left: terrace to dry coffee beans. Bottom Right: coffee bean roasters. Along with our coursework...
Celebrating St. James Day in Antigua, Guatemala

Celebrating St. James Day in Antigua, Guatemala

by Braden Hopkins | Jul 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Waterfall fireworks in the main square. In Antigua, Guatemala, July 25th is the holiday called St. James Day. The tradition comes from colonial times, as apostle St. James was the patron saint of the conquistadors that settled the area for Spain. It is a grand...
Attempting to Climb Pacaya

Attempting to Climb Pacaya

by Braden Hopkins | Jul 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

The whole group at the peak of our hike, with Pacaya in the background. During the entire trip, my anxiety was building for our hike on Pacaya, an active volcano thirty minutes away from Antigua. I am not very athletic and legitimately thought I would pass out if I...
Vacation after Midterms: 24 Hours on Monterrico Beach

Vacation after Midterms: 24 Hours on Monterrico Beach

by Braden Hopkins | Jul 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Another student brought a nice camera to take pictures of us at sunset. After finishing up midterms for PSC 331 and 332, we traveled as a group for a quick getaway to Monterrico beach. We left early in the morning and drove three hours to Hotel El Faro, located in the...
A Quick Trip to Guatemala City

A Quick Trip to Guatemala City

by Braden Hopkins | Jul 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

A view of Guatemala City at night from the balcony of AC Hotel Our professor and tour guide in front of an ancient, replicated textile at Universidad Francisco Marroquin. Had to take a picture in the Barbie box after eating dinner in Cayala. Inside of the Catholic...
One Night on Lake Atitlán

One Night on Lake Atitlán

by Braden Hopkins | Jul 31, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

View of Lake Atitlán from at boardwalk in Panajachel. Our first overnight excursion was to Lake Atitlán, which is located in the highlands of the Sierra Madre Mountain range in southwest Guatemala. On the way through Guatemala’s winding mountain roads, we...
Leaving South Africa

Leaving South Africa

by Shamaya Haughton | Jul 21, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Saying goodbye to Stellenbosch feels bittersweet as I leave behind a place that holds so many wonderful memories. It was an interesting experience to travel with a group of people I didn’t know well, but we ended up forming friendships. This trip was my first...
While Abroad In Colombia

While Abroad In Colombia

by Lizz Washington | Jul 19, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _

Preparing For Colombia!

Preparing For Colombia!

by Lizz Washington | Jul 19, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _

If you’re thinking about it…do it.
Adjusting from Poland to the US

Adjusting from Poland to the US

by A. Gruchala | Jul 17, 2023 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _

I’ve now been back in the United States for just over two weeks. It’s definitely felt like a lot longer. The culture change has been an adjustment. In Poland, it’s custom to say ‘do widzenia’ (goodbye/see you later) when you leave any...
Adjusting Back to Home

Adjusting Back to Home

by Anna Barkey | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _

My trip was filled with so many new things, and coming home was definitely an adjustment. First, I caught myself saying “gracias” or “perdón” or “sí” when I was talking in English. Clearly the immersion aspect of the program had...
Mid-Trip Reflection: Cultural Context

Mid-Trip Reflection: Cultural Context

by Patricia Smith | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer

The cultural context within Amsterdam could not be more different than my hometown of Moulton, Alabama. The main difference between the two is the rural nature of my home. Being in a city setting everyday is totally not something I’m used to. I have come to like it a...
Hola from Guatemala :)

Hola from Guatemala :)

by Kirsy D. | Jul 17, 2023 | Central America, Faculty-Led, Social Work, Summer, _

Hey there, fellow travelers and curious minds! I’m thrilled to share my exciting study abroad experience in the enchanting city of Antigua, Guatemala. As a doctoral student at the University of Alabama, immersing myself in Latin American history and politics has...

Exploring Guatemala: Embracing Responsible Tourism and Being a Respectful Guest

by Kirsy D. | Jul 17, 2023 | Central America, Faculty-Led, Social Work, Summer, _

Welcome back, fellow travelers! Today, I want to share an important aspect of my visit to Antigua, Guatemala – the commitment to responsible tourism and being a respectful guest. As we venture into new destinations, it becomes crucial for us to leave a positive impact...
Two countries down, one to go!

Two countries down, one to go!

by Preston McGee | Jul 17, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

The European Innovation Academy starts in two days and I could not be more excited. This has already been an amazing summer and I have gotten to do a lot of cool things and meet a lot of great people. After graduating in May, literally the next day, I drove to Atlanta...
final thoughts of being abroad

final thoughts of being abroad

by Vaerie-Taiy W. | Jul 17, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Processed with VSCO with av8 preset okay! so my final thoughts where do i begin. my last blog post was honestly coming out of such a place of hurt that i couldn’t fully enjoy where i was and the people around me. our last was italy and i absolutely loved it and i...
Leaving Tours and Coming Home

Leaving Tours and Coming Home

by Dalton Goodson | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

My host family in Tours (two people are missing here—it was a large family) I’ve now been home for roughly two weeks or so, and I’ve decided that now is a good time to write my last post for Bama Bloggers Abroad. It was honestly harder to leave Tours (and...
An Unforgettable Trip

An Unforgettable Trip

by Alexander C. | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer

My journey with UA Abroad to the beautiful country of Colombia was nothing short of amazing. The coastal city of Barranquilla was rich with culture and many interesting places to explore. Our ventures to the cities of Cartagena and Santa Marta were short lived, but...
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