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Eladio: A Man Unlike Any Other | UA in Belize

Eladio: A Man Unlike Any Other | UA in Belize

by J. Collins | Jul 30, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer

I had a general idea of what my day to day would be like in Belize, or so I thought. I knew the locations and that we would be snorkeling, researching, and ending the night with a lecture about ecological conservation. Once we settled at Lime Caye, the first island we...
Denmark – The People, Places, and Experiences

Denmark – The People, Places, and Experiences

by Zachary El-Fallah | Jul 29, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

My first impression of Denmark was, “is everyone that good-looking?” It was common to pass people that are model-level couples out on a stroll together. Copenhagen and Lyngby themselves were quite clean besides some graphity by the s-tog and metro...
Mid-program Day Trip to Berlin

Mid-program Day Trip to Berlin

by A. Groene | Jul 29, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

Brandenburg Gate Victory Monument TV Tower Checkpoint Charlie View from the Ferry View from TV Tower To take a break from the heavy coursework and report writing Unit Operations Lab demands, we took a FlixBus from Copenhagen to Berlin. This was an overnight bus...
Falling in Love with England

Falling in Love with England

by J. Arnold | Jul 28, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer

Studying abroad at the University of Oxford in England was easily the greatest experience of my life. The United Kingdom was everything I expected it to be. Every day felt like waking up in a dream. I got the opportunity to study at one of the most renowned and...
Copenhagen, Denmark- During

Copenhagen, Denmark- During

by B. Fickling | Jul 28, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

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A weekend escape to Lisbon

A weekend escape to Lisbon

by Chloe Denorme | Jul 28, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

This weekend, I took the 3-hour train to Lisbon from Porto after we finished up our work on Friday afternoon. My friends and I didn’t get into Lisbon until almost 10 pm so by the time we took the Uber to our Airbnb, we were starving. Thankfully, we found an Italian...
Take Me Back To Belize!

Take Me Back To Belize!

by A. Fuller | Jul 27, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer

I never would’ve thought I’d be so hesitant to go home to the states, or so ready to go back to Belize. Travel withdrawal is a real thing. Really though, I’ve found that even my busy days at home feel unproductive compared to how I was living abroad....
Filling (almost) Every Second

Filling (almost) Every Second

by jehartzler | Jul 27, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

Once I returned from Spain, I swear I slept for three days straight … which means I did it right. Having the opportunity to study abroad not only is a fun way to get course credit, but an even better way to experience and immerse yourself in another culture. Summer...
Brussel’s Relevance on the Global Stage

Brussel’s Relevance on the Global Stage

by B. Yee | Jul 27, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

For the past three weeks I have been studying international institutions and European politics in the capital of the European Union, Brussels, Belgium. Thus far, the trip has been everything I could have asked for: great food, amazing architecture, and even better...
Backpacking through Europe for the month of June.

Backpacking through Europe for the month of June.

by A. Heeney | Jul 27, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

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Preparing For Norway

Preparing For Norway

by C. Kelley | Jul 26, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _

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Advice to Students Studying Abroad

Advice to Students Studying Abroad

by P. Huie | Jul 26, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

Sitting on the plane on the return flight, looking out the window, I shed a tear. Studying abroad in Spain for a month was the experience of a lifetime. It gave me new friendships, more knowledge, new perspectives, and amazing memories. I have compiled a list of...
The Week Before Denmark – Dublin and London

The Week Before Denmark – Dublin and London

by A. Groene | Jul 26, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

Guinness Storehouse Malahide Castle Irish Whiskey Museum Butter Slip alley in Kilkenny The Long Room at Trinity College Kilkenny Castle Having my passport and first opportunity to travel around Europe, the week prior to the start of my program in Copenhagen My parents...
My personal travels in Brussels, London, and Cologne + Aachen

My personal travels in Brussels, London, and Cologne + Aachen

by L. Anders | Jul 26, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

My first two weeks abroad summed...
Public Transportation and Traveling to Other Countries

Public Transportation and Traveling to Other Countries

by C. Hoppenjans | Jul 25, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

Hello! My name is Elise, and I am studying abroad in Germany. I’ve been here for about three weeks, and Berlin is such a cool city! Today I’m going to discuss the importance of learning the public transportation systems in your designated country, as well as options...
My first week in Portugal

My first week in Portugal

by Chloe Denorme | Jul 25, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

Ola, friends! I am in Porto, Portugal participating in the European Innovation Academy business accelerator. I have been here for a bit over a week and think I am settling in pretty nicely! I am living in a student apartment complex 10 minutes from the venue where we...
When in Rome

When in Rome

by Grace | Jul 25, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

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A Tour of Trinity College Dublin!

A Tour of Trinity College Dublin!

by J. Arnold | Jul 25, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer

During my last weekend of studying abroad at Oxford, I received the amazing opportunity to travel to Dublin, Ireland, with a group of close friends. We explored the city, ate at pubs that had some of the best food I’ve ever tasted, and went to the National...
“Chilling” in Syracuse: Walk, Shop, Swim, and Relax

“Chilling” in Syracuse: Walk, Shop, Swim, and Relax

by S. Dubey | Jul 25, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

After sleeping and sweating through the overnight train from Roma to Syracuse, the Sicilian beaches were a welcome comfort. In the first three weeks of the trip, we enjoyed busy days filled with sightseeing and monuments, we saw the remnants of history and were able...
Why I decided to Study Abroad

Why I decided to Study Abroad

by C. Hoppenjans | Jul 24, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

Hello! My name is Elise, and I am studying abroad in Germany. The program I’m in is UA affiliated and called UA German Language and Culture. I chose to study abroad because I want to learn more about different people and cultures. I also am double majoring in nursing...
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