by Ethan Pipitone | May 23, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Having been in Athens, Greece for a week, I noticed many things that are different from normal customs in the United States: walking to places is more common, meals at restaurants take longer, and public transportation is more efficient. However, I think my favorite...
by Eva B. | May 23, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
by Eva B. | May 23, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
by Eyram Gbeddy | May 23, 2023 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
Since coming to Stellenbosch, I have had a variety of amazing experiences. During our first week, we had an accelerated course examining the political history of South Africa with one of Stellenbosch’s best professors. Because the class size was so small, we...
by Ella B. | May 23, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
A beautiful smooth trunkfish! Since my last post, we’ve since arrived at the Blue Marlin Resort on South Water Caye. The caye is located farther north than the caye we were at previously (Lime Caye), and there have been variations in species while snorkeling. On...
by Julia Leskow | May 21, 2023 | Australia/New Zealand, Education, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
After years of waiting, the time finally came and I was about to embark on my long-awaited study abroad adventure in New Zealand. Prior to departing for the UA Honors in New Zealand: One Really Awesome South Pacific Adventure study abroad trip, I felt a wide range of...
by Ryan Taylor | May 19, 2023 | Africa, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hallo from Stellenbosch! I am enjoying my time here so far, and have been to some wonderful places. The BAMA study abroad story was so impactful that it made its way to the local news, which gave us an incredible feeling of accomplishment. We are now more excited than...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
by Catherine Yeilding | May 9, 2023 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
