by Gavin Day | Dec 6, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Today marks my final day in Greece, and it is not enough to say that it was an experience. In my time at the University of Alabama this may have been one of the best things I can do with my time. The lectures were fun and interesting, the food was cheap and flavorful,...
by Lauren P. | Dec 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I made it home a couple days ago and have been doing absolutely nothing. The day, or I guess days, of travelling were long and exhausting. After finishing class in Croatia, we headed to Venice for our first city in Italy. We stopped in Piran, Slovenia on the way and...
by Emma D. | Nov 27, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Chamberí dorm cafeteria! Upon returning from my study abroad trip, the question asked nearly constantly was “How was the food?” Most expected an enthusiastic review of the incredible and exotic delicacies I had no doubt enjoyed in the far off land of...
by Logan N. | Nov 27, 2024 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My daily experiences in Belize were truly unparalleled, offering opportunities that I may never have again. Upon our arrival at Lime Caye, we immediately put on our snorkel gear and got in the water. The biodiversity just off the beach was astounding, revealing a...
by Logan N. | Nov 27, 2024 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer
During our time in Belize, each of us selected a research project to conduct. I participated in the wrack line analysis project, which involved studying the high tide mark where significant amounts of debris accumulate. Many beaches in Belize are littered with...
by Logan N. | Nov 27, 2024 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer
During my freshman year, I heard about a study abroad trip that was going to Belize to study the biodiversity for a few weeks. Initially, I did not think this opportunity would be possible, due to my major in mechanical engineering. I had always wanted to study abroad...
by Geneva | Nov 27, 2024 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The scariest part about going abroad for the first time was deciding what to pack. For the UA in Belize: Rainforest and Reefs: Tropical Conservation in Belize study abroad trip, we didn’t have much of a daily itinerary and the Bama Study Abroad Orientation...
by Geneva | Nov 27, 2024 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer
Under each section, I have specific products listed in red, and I have linked the products on Amazon that I mention throughout the blog to make the process of finding these products easier. I will post promo codes at the bottom of the blog when they are updated so...
by Geneva | Nov 27, 2024 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer
Under each section, I have specific products listed in red, and I have linked the products on Amazon that I mention throughout the blog to make the process of finding these products easier. I will post promo codes at the bottom of the blog when they are updated so...
by Olivia S. | Nov 27, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
The summer between my sophomore and junior years of college, I attended a 3.5-week humanities study abroad in Greece and then a 3.5-week civil engineering study abroad in Italy. I really enjoyed both, and the Italy study abroad actually inspired me to finally switch...
by Julia Bradley | Nov 26, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
On July 18th, our group departed from Amsterdam and flew to Copenhagen, Denmark! We have spent the last two weeks in Denmark and I have loved it! From the relaxed, slower pace to the beautiful landscape, Denmark was right up my alley. It was a breath of fresh air...
by Julia Bradley | Nov 26, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Upon arriving in Amsterdam on July 3rd, I immediately recognized the city as a lively, bustling place! There were consistently people traveling through Amsterdam from all over the world, and it was so cool to meet so many from cultures different from my own! Our first...
by Taylor S. | Nov 22, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Currently sitting in the airport, waiting to fly back to the States. What a full circle moment! This journey with the Europeon Innovation Academy has been incredible. I was able to be CEO of a team called kinesi that served to innovate home exercise software for...
by Macy L. | Nov 22, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
As soon as I knew I was going to study abroad, I was filled with excitement and focused solely on the trip itself. For months, I prepared by buying new clothes and making sure I had all the necessities. However, I never considered how it would feel to be back home or...
by Ava Flaute | Nov 21, 2024 | Central America, Education, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As my plane landed in Belize City and everyone began to unboard the plane, I was greeted with the hot and humid air. As I went through customs, I started to meet the other students I would spend the next 18 days with. All the airport workers were very nice and...
by Alexandra R. | Nov 21, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My return trip from the United Kingdom was signficantly less smooth than the way up. But my getting bumped off a flight, having to spend a whole day sorting out new flight plans and accomodations for the night before getting on a flight the next day and losing my...
by Clay B. | Nov 21, 2024 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hey there, treasured reader! My name is Clay Boeninger, and I am a rising third-year student at the University of Alabama majoring in economics and finance and minoring in Spanish and liberal arts through the Blount Scholars Program. I am also a member of the second...
by Clay B. | Nov 21, 2024 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Welcome back, treasured reader! Glad to have you here with us yet again. If it’s your first time reading this blog, here’s a short intro: My name is Clay Boeninger, and I am a rising third-year student at the University of Alabama majoring in economics and finance...
by Clay B. | Nov 20, 2024 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hello once again, treasured reader! I hope this blog post finds you well and in good spirits. Final quick intro, here we go: My name is Clay Boeninger, a rising third-year student at the University of Alabama studying economics and finance and minoring in Spanish and...
by Tessa Pickens | Nov 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
Throughout the first week of courses here at Oxford University we have begun to analyze the connections between numerous pieces of classic literature and the town/university itself. Some of the titles that we have been looking into are Alice in Wonderland, That...
