by Brianna C. | Dec 12, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Back from Scotland! I am back from Scotland! While I loved every moment of my time abroad, I was also excited to return home and share everything I learned. The second I landed in the Atlanta airport, I immediately felt more comfortable and more in control and aware...
by Mya D. | Dec 12, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Non-traditional, _
“WOW, I can’t belive we’re actually here!!!” Are my first thoughts as soon as the plan touches down in Edinburgh. But little did I know that there would be many more “wow” moments to come. First Impressions From the moment I...
by Kelsie A. | Dec 12, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, By College, Europe, Faculty-Led, Non-traditional, _
I chose to study abroad because I’ve always wanted to travel outside of the United States. I have always found it fascinating to see how different people live their everyday lives! This particular opportunity worked out perfectly for me because I was also able to...
by Kelsie A. | Dec 11, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I first arrived in Edinburgh, I was immediately taken by the cool air and all the historic, older buildings. What I did not anticipate, though, was the number of stairs and hills I would have to walk up and down. On the very first day, I walked around 20,000...
by Brianna C. | Dec 11, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hello from Scotland! I absolutely love it here! I’ve been learning so much and fully immersing myself in Scottish culture. Here’s a little about my study abroad experience so far: First Impressions When we landed in Edinburgh, I was so jet-lagged! Our flight was a...
by LC L. | Dec 11, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I first stepped onto the streets of Edinburgh, I felt like I’d entered another era. The age of the buildings and the cobblestone beneath my feet whispered stories from centuries past. I couldn’t help but imagine the countless people who had walked these same...
by Haylee P. | Dec 11, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Haylee Elizabeth Pack Today was all about stepping back in time. Some friends and I made our way up the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle, its stone walls towering above the city like something out of a storybook. Inside, we explored centuries of history. The best part...
by Haylee P. | Nov 4, 2025 | Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Haylee Elizabeth Pack This morning, I visited Holyrood Palace, one of my favorite stops from my last trip. It still holds that same magic for me. As a longtime fan of Mary Queen of Scots, walking through the rooms where she lived and learning more about her history...
by Mya D. | Aug 8, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
So, I’m getting ready to go abroad!!! I can’t believe it’s actually happening. This will be my first long trip out of the country, and to say I’m a mix of nerves and excitement would be an understatement. From brushing up on travel logistics to mentally getting ready...
by Isabella H. | Aug 8, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hi everyone! My name is Isabella Hanson, and I am a junior dance and creative media major here at the university! I write this sitting in the airport, anticipating every moment that is to come with my trip abroad. I am participating in a faculty led program with the...
by Madelyn Hutchison | Jun 27, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Coming home was a bittersweet goodbye. I had loved my trip abroad above what’s imaginable, but I also missed everything I love at home including my house, my dog, and my boyfriend. I was said to go back to the airport as I had enjoyed my time abroad so greatly,...
by Madelyn Hutchison | Jun 27, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Everything I expected of this study abroad trip, which wasn’t much, has been blown completely out of the water. This trip has so far been one the most amazing experiences of my life, and it’s not even done yet. London was a dream in itself. All of my...
by Sydney K. | May 22, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Disclaimer I have a confession to make… I watched the Harry Potter movies before ever reaching to pick up the books. I grew up as an avid Percy Jackson fan and felt like I couldn’t breach my loyalty to the Greek Gods by engaging in the Wizarding world of...
by Jessica Smith | Jan 8, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Sometimes we get so excited about being abroad, we forget that we’re there to study. When deciding where you will go to study abroad, it’s important to consider the academic structures of the universities you are considering. Often, they are quite different to the...
by Jessica Smith | Jan 5, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
When I started thinking about studying abroad, the first thing I wanted to do was talk to my friends, professors, and mentors who had experience with study abroad and could give me guidance. I was lucky to have so many people I could turn to that were happy to share...
by S. Roulaine | Aug 16, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
Despite the current disruptions and short staffing, not to mention rail and transit strikes, I made it as close to home as possible. The weather was not in the mood to cooperate, so I was stranded in Atlanta for a bit, that’s after the plane was diverted to...
by S. Roulaine | Jul 28, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
Navigating is not my strong suit. If I must be absolutely honest, I have no directional skills at all. However, after getting a guide to school and following the landmarks I frantically noted, I was able to get back and forth to class and around the University of...
by S. Roulaine | Jul 11, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
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by Jessica T | Jul 30, 2021 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
As a final assignment, each lab group in my course was given a topic about either Denmark, Ireland, or Scotland to present for our class. These topics ranged from European football, the Loch Ness monster, and The Black Death to name a few. My group presented on the...
by Carlisle W | Mar 24, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
I have been in Edinburgh for a week now and already I have learned so much about the people and culture! In this post I am going to talk mostly about advice I would give to students looking into Edinburgh, Scotland for their study abroad experience. BUY WATERPROOF...
