by Zaira Beck | Jul 16, 2024 | Faculty-Led, Nursing, South America, Summer, _
Throughout my entire time in Colombia, I’ve eaten so many new and amazing foods! I never would have thought of some of these foods, as some are so creative- but others go back hundreds of years to times of indigenous communities. I’ve loved being able to try...
by Zaira Beck | Jul 16, 2024 | Faculty-Led, Nursing, South America, Summer, _
DCIM100GOPROG0014445.JPG DCIM100GOPROG0014362.JPG Over my last free weekend of my six week program in beautiful Colombia, a group of students decided to rent an AirBNB in Medellin- a place completely different compared to where we stay in Barranquilla. Medellin, the...
by Zaira Beck | Jun 11, 2024 | Faculty-Led, Nursing, South America, Summer, _
During my second week in my 6-week program in Colombia, I got to attend my first fútbol (soccer) game in the city I am staying in, Barranquilla! Our professor had even bought the entire group official jerseys for the team we were going to watch, Los Juniors, so that...
by Kyndra L. | May 30, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
I am extremely excited for my trip to Colombia! It’s my first study-abroad opportunity, so I want to make the most of it while I’m there. I’m studying in Colombia this summer because it’s the perfect way to finish my Spanish minor in an immersive way. I love traveling...
by Morgan Mittlestadt | Sep 12, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, South America, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Morgan Mittlestadt | B.S. in Chemistry Candidate | McCollough Institute for Pre-Medical Scholars
by Ellie N | Sep 12, 2023 | Education, South America, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I am writing this post after taking time to contemplate my experience in the Dominican Republic. While my time in the Dominican Republic was really challenging, I did meet some great people this session and I will cherish that forever. In the words of Maribel, one of...
by Elizabeth C | Sep 11, 2023 | Engineering, South America, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Today I woke up in Guayaquil, Ecuador! One of my biggest anxieties about traveling to a foreign country was the language barrier. While trying to communicate has been a challenge, I have enjoyed practicing speaking another language. I even had moments where I thought...
by Elizabeth C | Sep 11, 2023 | Engineering, South America, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
As a civil engineering student at the University of Alabama, I am intrigued by sustainability and design. I have a passion for knowledge, travel, growth, community, and service. Thus, I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to attend the Regeneration Field Institute’s...
by Kayleigh Kopidlansky | Aug 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
Adjusting to my old life in the United States after six weeks in Colombia has involved reverse culture shock, confusion surrounding languages, and missing my time abroad. I knew that reverse culture shock was common, but the strangest things are what caused it. The...
by Kayleigh Kopidlansky | Aug 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
My favorite part of my six weeks in Colombia was my trip to Medellín. Medellín is a beautiful city in the mountains of western Colombia. Because the elevation is so high, the temperature is much more moderate than the Caribbean cities of Barranquilla, Santa Marta, or...
by Xavier Williams | Aug 10, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
I want to start this off by saying how much of a life-changing experience Colombia was for me, and all the things I will be able to take back with me. I have been home now for about a little over 2 weeks and I do miss Colombia, but I am really happy to be surrounded...
by E. Hidalgo | Aug 10, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
It’s been two weeks since the end of my UA in Colombia trip, and although I’m glad to be home, I can’t help but miss the amazing experiences that I had in Barranquilla. While I can’t hop back on a plane to Colombia tomorrow, I can make sure...
by Morgan Mittlestadt | Jul 25, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, South America, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Morgan Mittlestadt | Candidate for B.S. in Chemistry| McCollough Institute for Pre-Medical Scholars
by Lizz Washington | Jul 21, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
by Lizz Washington | Jul 19, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
by Lizz Washington | Jul 19, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
If you’re thinking about it…do it.
by Alyssa P | Jul 18, 2023 | Commerce & Business, South America, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
After a 13 hour plane ride ( and some tears) I arrived back at LAX. The past four months came and went so quickly as if the whole thing was an elaborate dream. My adventure coming to an end is extremely bittersweet. I’m excited to be home for the holidays with family...
by Anna Barkey | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
My trip was filled with so many new things, and coming home was definitely an adjustment. First, I caught myself saying “gracias” or “perdón” or “sí” when I was talking in English. Clearly the immersion aspect of the program had...
by E. Hidalgo | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
Wow! It has been a really fun few weeks in the UA in Colombia program. We are on the final two weeks of our program right now, and I think now is the perfect time to reflect on the amazing memories I’ve made, as well as share some advice when it comes to...
by Alexander C. | Jul 17, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
My journey with UA Abroad to the beautiful country of Colombia was nothing short of amazing. The coastal city of Barranquilla was rich with culture and many interesting places to explore. Our ventures to the cities of Cartagena and Santa Marta were short lived, but...
