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Counting Down to Athens, Greece

by Giulia De Souza | May 18, 2023 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Human Environmental Sciences, Summer, _

Skyline of Athens with Monastiraki square and Acropolis hill during sunset. Athens, Greece In less than a month I’ll be arriving at the capital of Greece. And for the three weeks after that I’ll be visiting ten different cities as well as countless museums...
It’s been a wild ride in Belize so far…

It’s been a wild ride in Belize so far…

by Ella B. | May 16, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

As of today, I have spent an entire week in Belize. This experience has been one of my life’s most challenging yet also most incredible times, and I’m so excited for the rest of the trip. When I arrived on Tuesday, I was able to get through customs with...
First Week in South Africa

First Week in South Africa

by Garrett Reynolds | May 16, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

The first week of studying abroad in Stellenbosch, South Africa is coming to a close. I have been here since Sunday, and we started class on Wednesday. When I first got here things were not what I was expecting. We landed in South Africa in the evening, and I got to...
The Great Feeling of Arrival

The Great Feeling of Arrival

by Pedram M | May 16, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Today is the first day of my wonderful trip to India! I started my first day by getting a great night of rest and hopefully sleeping off my jet lag. I then woke up and had an exquisite breakfast, that included a wide variety of typical American breakfast foods with...
Constant preparation to study abroad

Constant preparation to study abroad

by Brianna Hobbs | May 16, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

I am currently writing to you from Athens, Greece, going on 25 hours with no sleep! This is the first stop of many on my study abroad trip. I will be taking an International Financial Reporting Standards class over roughly 2 and a half weeks. As previously mentioned,...
Sleep Deprived, Super Tired, Super Excited

Sleep Deprived, Super Tired, Super Excited

by Katherine C. | May 14, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Today has easily been the longest day of my life—quite literally. I am currently going on 24 hours of being awake, after a 10 hours plane ride with zero sleep. I have been in Athens, Greece, for roughly 3 hours, and have not taken it in yet....

Preparing for an Epic Adventure: A New Zealand Travel Guide

by Lauren Murray | May 11, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer

Kia Ora! New Zealand is known for its beautiful views, rich heritage and is home to the adventure capital of the world. Whether New Zealand is on your list or you’re simply checking your options, I hope this travel guide offers some guidance on how to prepare....

Leaving for Madrid in One Month!

by Charlotte Goddard | May 11, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _

I will be leaving for Madrid, Spain in one month! I can’t even believe it is coming so soon. I have always wanted to study abroad. I am majoring in Spanish, so when I heard about the faculty led program to Madrid where I could take up to 12 hours of Spanish...
Getting Ready For an Adventure!

Getting Ready For an Adventure!

by Eyram Gbeddy | May 11, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _

As I write this, I’m on a plane heading to Cape Town, South Africa. I’ve been looking forward to this study abroad trip for a long time. It will be my first time abroad without family. After a semester full of ups and downs, the trip will be an excellent...
Preparing for Athens and Paris

Preparing for Athens and Paris

by Ethan Pipitone | May 11, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

I will be departing from the US in two days to begin my professor-led abroad program, and I am both excited and nervous. I have never traveled to Europe, so I cannot wait to immerse myself in the beautiful, historic cites of Athens and Paris. Research has been a large...

Leaving in less than 48 hours!

by Josephine Schmitt | May 11, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _

I leave in less than 48 hours, and it is all starting to hit me now! The excitement, nervousness, and anticipation are all kicking in. That is why, for my first blog post I decided to discuss why I’m studying abroad, how I’m preparing, my feelings, and my...

Researching, Packing and Preparing!

by Brianna Holder | May 11, 2023 | Africa, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _

Since this is my first blog post I’ll go ahead and introduce myself. My name is Brianna Holder and I’m a STEM Path to the MBA student finishing up my final graduate school classes. I’m going to be a part of a faculty-led program with Dr. Morgan...

I am going to Europe for the first time and I am so excited!

by Catherine Yeilding | May 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Catching a Plane to Vietnam

by Megan Scott | May 9, 2023 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, _

UA in Asia: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand I just got off of the plane from Nashville to Dallas, and I am about to fly into Tokyo where I have another connecting flight into Hanoi, Vietnam. From there, I will begin my UA abroad...
Belize, I Fell in Love | Study Abroad in Belize

Belize, I Fell in Love | Study Abroad in Belize

by J. Collins | May 8, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

Being back home has been a conflicting experience. On one hand I was feeling slightly homesick throughout my trip, while on the other I began dreading the idea of leaving such a surreal experience. Studying abroad in Belize fulfilled every desire I had imagined for...

Post Abroad Reflection; An Experience Like No Other

by Maximilian F | May 5, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _

I can’t help but feel nostalgic as I sit here in my apartment, surrounded by familiar sights and sounds, thinking back on the previous semester I spent studying abroad in Barcelona. I’m incredibly grateful to have had the chance to take part in such a...
Preparing to Return Home

Preparing to Return Home

by Maximilian F | May 5, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _

As I get closer and closer to the end of my semester abroad in Barcelona, I can’t help but feel a mix of emotions. I’ve had an incredible experience – I’ve made friends from all over the world and had the opportunity to immerse myself in a culture that is so rich and...
Spring Break Abroad; Is it Worth Missing that Cancun Trip?

Spring Break Abroad; Is it Worth Missing that Cancun Trip?

by Maximilian F | May 5, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _

As I was gearing up to start my semester abroad in Barcelona, Spain, I was a little bummed that I was going to miss another amazing spring break with my friends at Bama. I was so used to the tradition of going to Cabo, Cancun or Puerto Rico with my friends, and the...

Prepping for Belize!

by Ella B. | May 3, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Honors College, South America, Summer, _

It’s a little over a week until I leave for Belize, and I am counting down the days! I’ve already acquired a pair of flippers and booties from a family friend, but I have still yet to pack any of the items I’ll need. There is a challenge in packing...
2 Weeks from Departure

2 Weeks from Departure

by Madison C. | Apr 27, 2023 | Asia, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer

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