by Raider M | Jun 4, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
My study abroad semester has finally ended, and I am back in the USA. I was sad to leave the friends I had made abroad, and sad to leave with so many things that I wish I could still do, but I was happy to be back with friends and family in a familiar place. I...
by Andrew K. | May 31, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
Having left for Cambodia straight from campus without a chance to go home first, it was a relief to finally head home. But at the same time, before I even got on the return flight, I knew I’d be missing this experience. I already miss experiencing so...
by P. Binder | May 31, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
Back Home and I Miss my...
by Camden C | May 31, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
As my semester in Spain comes to an end, I reflect back on everything I have done and experienced over the past few months. Moving from Wisconsin to Alabama for college is one thing, but going to live in a different country on a different continent is a whole...
by Z. Granger | May 31, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Even after attending for a couple of weeks in Italy it still feels weird coming home, kinda like going through another cultural change, but I am glad to be home. Once I stepped off my final plane after having a 14-hour flight, having to file a luggage claim, and...
by J. Steinmetz | May 28, 2022 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
Now that I am back home, I am adjusting back to a slower pace of life. On our trip, our days were packed full of learning about the history of the culture and exploring some of the current business ventures in the country. There truly never were any dull moments. As I...
by Luke L | Aug 10, 2021 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Sunset over Piazza del Popolo with St. Peter’s Basilica in the distance A week after my return to the states, I feel well adjusted to home. When I first got off the plane in Atlanta and saw a sign in English I was taken aback. This was slightly humorous but...
by Katie | Jun 5, 2017 | Education, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I had an absolutely fantastic experience studying abroad in Germany. It is amazing how similar yet so different two countries can be. It took me a while to adjust to the German culture upon arrival. Likewise, it took me several days to adjust to American culture upon...
by Jessie L | Jul 27, 2016 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer
Right when I landed back in the US, I still couldn’t get my head wrapped around how I’ve been away for a month. I knew that once I got home I’d be behind in my friend’s life and my families, even though we tried to talk every day, it was limited due to the internet I...