by Trace C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Hey, I’m Trace. I’m a student at the University of Alabama, and right now I’m studying abroad in Seville, Spain through the UA Education Abroad program. I’m really thankful to be a recipient of this scholarship. I’ve been in Seville for a few days now, and it’s...
by Anne W. | Jun 24, 2025 | Europe, Nursing, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
After having been in Sevilla for about 3 weeks, I’ve observed and gained a deeper insight to the culture here. The one thing that peaked my interest was why Sevilla is the way it is: the tiny streets in between buildings, beautiful tile designs in houses, the river,...
by Anne W. | Jun 24, 2025 | Europe, Nursing, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Studying abroad is an experience I knew I wanted to embark on during my time in college. Having the opportunity to study in Spain is a blessing because I’m putting myself out of my comfort zone and growing as an individual in a foreign country. The exposure to a...
by Jacklyn D. | Jun 24, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have experienced many culture shocks just from attending UA—one of the biggest being game days. At least for that, I had a relative idea of what going to an SEC school would be like, but the culture shock of living in a different country was further from anything I...
by Jacklyn D. | Jun 24, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, _
If there is one thing that anyone knows about traveling, it’s that there is a likely chance you may get jetlag going from point A to point B. While this may not have been the biggest worry I had in preparation for my trip, it was definitely something to note. The time...
by Haley D. | Jun 23, 2025 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I chose to study abroad because of the immense opportunity and cultural awareness I would gain by doing so. My first study abroad journey is a 2 course, 6 credit hour opportunity in Seville, Spain. I am very excited as I will be traveling with other students from the...
by Haley D. | Jun 23, 2025 | Education, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
My journey to Spain went according to plan as my first week in Seville I ventured across the city various times. I visited Plaza De Espana, a famous square in Seville. The beautiful architectural marvel was built in 1929 and has since become a key landmark in the...
by Julius M. | Jun 23, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
I’ve now been in Seville, Spain, for two weeks, and I can say it’s very different than what I expected. The culture here is rich and deep, and the history goes all the way back to the 15th century. The city itself is beautiful, with so many monuments to see. I’ve...
by Julius M. | Jun 23, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Europe, UA-Affiliate, _
I finished my classes 3 days ago, and now I’m preparing to take my very long flight back home. Right now, I feel extremely excited to be heading back because I really miss being able to communicate easily and naturally with everyone around me. Living in Seville has...
by Taj J. | Jun 23, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Now that I’ve spent a few weeks settling into life in Seville, I decided to take a closer look at an ordinary Monday to see what still surprises me and what’s starting to feel more familiar. Mondays here carry a rhythm that I’m beginning to understand: the quiet,...
by Anthony A. | May 12, 2025 | By College, Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, _
One of the best choices besides going and studying abroad in Madrid, was choosing to stay with a local family. Not only do you get to eat local and authentic food but also get to truly improve your Spanish. I got very lucky with my study abroad family. On...
by Emma D. | Dec 18, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
If you have been on the Internet for any length of time, you have no doubt experienced a sharp divide between European and American users. One can often find the two groups arguing about food, stereotypes, tourism, and most often and most divisively; politics. No...
by Emma D. | Nov 27, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Chamberí dorm cafeteria! Upon returning from my study abroad trip, the question asked nearly constantly was “How was the food?” Most expected an enthusiastic review of the incredible and exotic delicacies I had no doubt enjoyed in the far off land of...
by Anna Hill | Nov 19, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
For the last activity of the UA in Spain faculty-led program, we took a trip to the Reina Sofia museum in Madrid. Last week we visited the Prado Museum with 17th, 18th, and older century styled artwork, but the Reina Sofia is a contemporary modern art museum. It was...
by Addison L. | Nov 15, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by Addison L. | Nov 15, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
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by Claire K. | Jul 29, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Two weeks ago, I returned home after my semester abroad in Valencia, Spain. Although I love being home and seeing family and friends again, I’ve learned that reverse culture shock is real. The first time I looked on Google Maps and saw that all the restaurants...
by Addison L. | Jun 27, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Makyia B. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Home, Summer
I decided to write this post while being on my long trip home to the usa. I was able to reflect and think about the good and the bad and what I would do if the opportunity arose for me to go abroad again or even more abroad. For starters, I was only in Spain for 2...
by Makyia B. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
While traveling abroad I experienced a lot of culture shock. I spent two weeks in Spain, specifically Madrid and Barcelona. Seeing the different culture was not only eye opening but sometimes confusing or frustrating. For example, Spaniards are extremely touchy and...
