by L. Zayas | Jul 11, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
So, I returned home from Europe about two weeks ago and I waited to write my final blog post so I could I have time to digest the many new experiences I was able to have while studying abroad. I can confidently say that I will be advocating to all my friends to sign...
by S. Beatty | Jul 10, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
The answer is yes! Studying abroad is a really thrilling experience and it can get very overwhelming at certain times. I am currently doing two sessions of UA in Spain. Each session consist of two classes that are 3 credits each so in total I am taking 12 credits. My...
by E. Hidalgo | Jul 10, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I am on my way to Belgium for the 2022 UA in Belgium: Political Science trip! This is the first summer of faculty led programs since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, so travel looks a little different than in years past. Along with carrying my passport and ID,...
by Christian P. | Jul 8, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have been anticipating my study abroad trip for quite a while now and the day has finally come for me to pack and prepare to fly overseas. Not only is this going to be my first time abroad, but also my first time traveling alone. These factors have caused me to have...
by S. Jaggears | Jul 8, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
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by A. Covington | Jul 8, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
While England is known for its long-standing marriage to tea, the area surrounding the University of Oxford seems to be teeming with cafés with full menu espresso offerings. As someone who was expecting to be disappointed with England’s caffeinated selection, I...
by N. Bonner | Jul 7, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
After spending a week in Paris, it became clear to me that the city is absolutely full of hidden gems. While the typical tourist activities of going to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle at night and visiting the Louvre created valuable memories for me, I found multiple...
by J. Faulds | Jul 7, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
UA Greece group met a great group of people view our hotel in Delphi Delphi Theater at Epidaurus Palamidi Castle Mycenae UA Greece UA Greece Temple of Poseidon Pefkori Beach Thessolaniki Boat Ride Evening beach time View from...
by C. Croushorn | Jul 7, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Besides the stereotypical differences between Europe and The U.S. that you expect to see when you go to France, such as different architecture styles and smaller cars, there is one major difference that sets the French apart from Americans, and it is their lack of...
by C. Day | Jul 7, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I am so excited to be spending a month abroad in Italy on a faculty-led study abroad! I always dreamed of going abroad and this program fit perfectly. I will be earning 9 upper-level credit hours towards my degree and all the classes transfer exactly with a...
by V. Moore | Jul 6, 2022 | Central America, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer
Finally we are saying goodbye to the friendly island that we have been enjoying and learning on for almost a month. Crazy how the time flies by, this week has been an amazing one while reminiscing with the friends I have made through this experience about all the good...
by V. Moore | Jul 6, 2022 | Central America, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer
I’m a couple weeks in on my trip and this is the time where you’re finally starting to get adjusted, where you’re getting past the initial excitement and should be settling in, and I have felt that settling in but also a overwhelming wave of...
by Carter N. | Jul 6, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
by J. Faulds | Jul 6, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Tomb of King Philip II Tomb of King Philip II ancient pottery ancient swords ancient helmets Tholos Tomb Temple of Poseidon Pottery depicting a burial scene Boar tusk helmet The Acropolis Olympia Amphitheater Roman bath house mural with chariot Philip II’s...
by S. Dyer | Jul 6, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
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by J. Faulds | Jul 6, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by Sierra N. | Jul 6, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by W. Collins | Jul 5, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
Saturday night I took an 8 hour flight to London and left the United States for the first time in my life. I boarded a bus to Oxford University and have spent the last three days exploring the beautiful campus of Worcester College, and city of Oxford. I have been...
by J. Graham | Jul 5, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
At this point in the trip, our time in Germany was coming to an end. However, I was not looking forward to what was to come. We had planned a 16 hour coach trip from Berlin to Florence, breaking another personal record of mine: the longest I’ve traveled in a day. I...
by C. Ewing | Jul 5, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I could not be more excited for my flight today. It is hard to imagine that at this time tomorrow, I will be in Italy. I have always wanted to travel, so as soon as I was presented the opportunity to go abroad, I did not hesitate to start the process. My primary...
