by C. Thompson | Mar 8, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
me! at a museum Prior to arriving in Belgium, I was sure my French study was enough to engage in everyday conversation, order food, and make new friends. While I have done all of those things, it was mainly thanks to the bilingualism of my Belgian peers. My...
by Dawson W | Feb 23, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Honors College, UA-Affiliate, _
Hello! My name is Dawson and this semester I am studying abroad in two locations: Kyoto and Sydney. I am currently in Sydney taking classes on Start Up Business Culture and Challenges in Global Health. These classes are both out of my comfort zone, so in addition to...
by M. Winchester | Aug 12, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The Stars in Guatemala My Last Sunrise in Guatemala Saying goodbye to Guatemala was hard. My return to the U.S. wasn’t a happy one, even with being able to see friends and loved ones I missed. Getting here meant unlearning all of my Guatemala-specific habits I’d...
by E. Hidalgo | Aug 11, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I’m finally home from my three-week study abroad trip to Belgium, and although it’s great to be back, I can’t help but miss the routines and memories I made while abroad. On the last full day of the program, we traveled by metro-our last metro ride,...
by L. Anders | Aug 1, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Cultural shocks, tips for international travel, and...
by E. Hidalgo | Jul 31, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have been in Belgium for almost three weeks now, and it’s almost time to go home! This time in the program is very bittersweet, as I’m tired (travelling is a lot more work than you think!) and missing home, but I’m also nowhere near ready to leave...
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...
by L. Anders | Jul 26, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My first two weeks abroad summed...
by M. Winchester | Jul 24, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
The Black Sands of Monterrico Beach Hola from Antigua, Guatemala! This is my first time out of the country, and I wanted to pick a trip that would be affordable and educational, and this trip exceeded my expectations. Guatemala is a gorgeous country with mountains and...
by C. Thompson | Jul 15, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
As my UA in Belgium trip quickly approaches, I can’t help but fall in love with the preparation process. I love Europe and the French language, and this trip has given me a good excuse to keep up with European Politics (Boris Johnson’s recent resignation...
by L. Anders | Jul 11, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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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...
