by Piper | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester
After spending 5 months abroad in Germany, I am finally done with my travels and settled back home. My time abroad felt so short, and I already miss it and all the people I got to know. It honestly feels almost surreal to be back, from remembering I don’t have to pay...
by Piper | Jun 22, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester
As the semester is winding down to an end here in Germany, the semester back in Alabama is already finished. While it does make me long for the fast-approaching summer- it also means that I can see some old Alabama friends here in Europe! Being a part of the German...
by Piper | May 3, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Exchange, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester
Prior to my study abroad program I had never been outside of the United States and had a lot of expectations for life while in Germany. My father is German, so I have been learning the language for many years and I also knew a lot of typical German cultural practices...
by Savannah S | Feb 27, 2023 | Engineering, Europe, Exchange, Semester, _
by Savannah S | Feb 23, 2023 | Engineering, Europe, Exchange, Honors College, Semester, Summer, _
Studying Abroad in Esslingen, Germany with the Two Steps Ahead: International German Student Exchange Program Hallo hallo! Willkommen auf meinem Reiseblog! As I am writing the first part of my blog series that is #sponsored by Education Abroad, I am two...
by Joshua L | Jan 17, 2023 | All Year, Engineering, Europe, Exchange, _
by Joshua L | Sep 25, 2022 | All Year, Engineering, Europe, Exchange, _
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...
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...
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...
by M. Bunch | Jul 24, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I am Madeline Bunch, and I’m currently minoring in German. I decided to study abroad in Germany to improve my knowledge of the language and culture. After 5 weeks of staying in Germany, I feel like I’ve learned so much not just about the language but the...
by M. Bunch | Jul 18, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My name is Madeline Bunch, and I’m currently studying abroad in Germany. I noticed some differences throughout the 4 weeks I’ve been here. The one that was one of the toughest for me to adjust to was the fact that water and public restrooms are not free...
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 J. Gillespy | Jun 30, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by J. Graham | Jun 26, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My plane was delayed by about an hour on my 9 hour flight to Berlin. I was a bit anxious as it would be the longest plane ride I’ve taken. It would also be the first time I traveled alone other than for school. I was nervous to say the least, but my excitement...
by M. Bunch | Jun 26, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hello, My name is Madeline Bunch, and I’m currently about to leave for Berlin. I’ve been learning German since 7th grade and am finally putting my knowledge to the test. I’m an upcoming sophomore who is majoring in aerospace engineering and minoring...
by Taryn J. | Jun 24, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by John S. | Jun 22, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
As I was preparing to leave to come back to the US, I couldn’t help but feel sad. On one hand I was happy to have home cooked food instead of eating out and to sleep in a room other than a hotel room. Again my packing cubes came in handy again to get all of my clothes...
by John S. | Jun 22, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
The first place I am traveling to is to Paris, France. Paris was awe inspiring. The most fun I had in the city was just walking around and walking into random stores and bakeries. Of course the Eiffel Tower, the Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the Muse d’Orsay were...
by M. Kool | Jun 22, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I think that many people would give advice to Future students about what to pack, what to wear, and all of the logistics, but my advice is to make the absolute most of your trip. Fit in as much as you possibly can. I went to 7 different countries in 2 ½ weeks, which...
