by Steel R. | Oct 16, 2025 | _
When it came to getting ready for study abroad, I took a pretty practical approach. I focused on the essentials, especially clothes. A few solid pairs of pants and shorts, some reliable t-shirts, and that’s really all I brought. I knew I didn’t want to overpack,...
by Ayanna L. | Oct 15, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Packing for study abroad? Think smart, stylish, and just a little extra. After a month in Europe, here’s what I wish I had known: Stick to classics: Neutrals and basics go a long way—tailored pants, sleek sneakers, and a jacket that matches everything. Loud logos =...
by Katrina F. | Oct 14, 2025 | By College, Commerce & Business, Duration, Europe, Honors College, Program Type, Region, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Tip number 1: Expect the unexpected and try not to stress over what you cannot control. Due to not knowing when my passport/visa was coming back to me, I had to pay more to change my flight to a week and a half later. Although it was sad missing a lot of orientation...
by Madysen R. | Oct 6, 2025 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Sunset in Kakum National Park As I prepared to study abroad, I had so many thoughts and expectations. Going to Ghana was not something I ever anticipated being a part of my academic and personal journey, but it ended up being one of the best and most valuable...
by Caitlin S. | Jul 22, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
5/25: Before Departure Getting ready to go abroad has completely taken over my mind, my Pinterest boards, and my TikTok feed. I’ve probably watched over a hundred detailed videos on “what I wish I packed for study abroad” and “underrated travel essentials every...
by Alayna B. | Jul 17, 2025 | Engineering, Europe, Honors College, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I started planning to study abroad last summer, and now, sitting at the airport waiting for my flight to Madrid, everything feels surreal. Countless advisor meetings and Duolingo lessons later, it’s finally happening. Last summer, the idea of studying abroad felt so...
by Katie M. | Jul 14, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
When I was preparing for my 6 weeks in Colombia, I struggled to find traveler tips. Of the few tips I could find, most were very tourist-y for short trips. Now that I have returned, I feel it is my duty to provide my own list of things I think students need to know...
by Margarita A. | Jul 10, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hm. I never thought I’d be sitting next to my mom buying a plane ticket with a minimum travel time of 14 hours. First time for everything I suppose. Speaking of firsts—this will be my first time overseas in Madrid, Spain, Europe; pretty much anywhere that is not the...
by Alyssa W. | Dec 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I am a chronic overpacker. There’s no getting around it. I always find myself leaving home with a bag bursting at the seams, hoping desperately I don’t have to open it and somehow manage to achieve the miracle of zipping it shut a second time. Unfortunately, this is a...
by Ella Clark | Dec 6, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
During the Honors in Holland study abroad program we stayed in both Amsterdam, Netherlands and Copenhagen, Denmark. In both cities we were housed in hostels designed for travelers of all ages. The amenities in each were similar; however, each presented their own...
by Geneva | Nov 27, 2024 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The scariest part about going abroad for the first time was deciding what to pack. For the UA in Belize: Rainforest and Reefs: Tropical Conservation in Belize study abroad trip, we didn’t have much of a daily itinerary and the Bama Study Abroad Orientation...
by Geneva | Nov 27, 2024 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer
Under each section, I have specific products listed in red, and I have linked the products on Amazon that I mention throughout the blog to make the process of finding these products easier. I will post promo codes at the bottom of the blog when they are updated so...
by Lacy R. | Nov 15, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
A common question about studying abroad is what to pack. I think the most important thing to keep in mind when packing is that you don’t need nearly as much stuff as you think you do. My trip was 16 days and I (even as a female) was able to make it with only carry-on...
by Emma H. | May 22, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Honors College, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Study abroad requires much preparation and packing. However, there are a few essential items everyone should have on their person while traveling abroad. Although living a nomadic lifestyle brings challenges and adventures alike, here are some...
by Sofia Luna | Sep 20, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
This summer, I participated in multiple study abroad programs, back to back. One was in Florence, Italy and the other was in Copenhagen, Denmark. When preparing for these programs, I had to pack clothing for both countries and climates. Italy in June is very warm and...
by Tyler Hogan | Aug 17, 2023 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Nursing, Summer, _
Preparing to travel had to be the scariest part of Study Abroad for me. Figuring out how much to pack, should I bring all of these supplies, how many different pairs of shoes do I need? It was a lot. I also have a tendency to overpack, and this trip was no different....
by S. Holt | Jul 27, 2022 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Hello! My name is Stella and I have been studying abroad in Paris for the last two months. I am so sad to leave and have had the best experience I could have imagined. As I am starting to pack to head home I wanted to do a review of all of the things I packed and make...
by J. | Jun 24, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
One of the most important parts of packing for an overseas outing (especially a lengthy abroad experience like my university-sanctioned foray into Denmark) is hashing out the wardrobe situation. Seasoned travelers advise that one should dress as the locals do—but what...
by V. Campbell | Jun 15, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by Emily C | Jan 23, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, By College, Duration, Europe, Program Type, Region, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
My name is Emily and I am a second semester junior at UA. I am a double major in Communicative Disorders and Psychology and I will be studying abroad in Prague, Czech Republic for this upcoming semester. I officially leave for my semester abroad in two days. I don’t...
