by Mariel P. | Jun 6, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Upon returning to the United States, I couldn’t believe how much I had seen and done in a short time. I had taken in so much history, immersed myself in different cultures, tried new foods, etc. Coming home was bittersweet. I missed fast food, the comfort of...
by Ilsa Katz | May 30, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
by Destiny R. | May 30, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I’ve never been a particularly spontaneous person, I have always played it safe and always done what is comfortable. This has led to me continuously feeling unaccomplished and like I haven’t used my skills and aspirations to the best of my abilities. Choosing to study...
by Giovanni Beltran | May 30, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Our abroad trip, UA in Europe: Climate and Water, has two free days built into our schedule. One of these was out of Trento, Italy, on the 19th of May. This happened to be the same day that the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix (a Formula 1 race) in Imola, Italy, was...
by Giovanni Beltran | May 30, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I have made many long-distance trips in the past. Whether this is a car trip with my family to Florida or a multi-hour flight across the states, I can confidently say I have some experience with this. However, none of this can be compared to the length of...
by Shana S. | May 30, 2024 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Non-traditional, Social Work, Summer, _
So here I am, in the middle of my sophomore year in my 40’s, a full-time student running my own company, married with three kids, and running a small goat farm, planning a trip to Ghana! Amidst this beautiful chaos, I am preparing for this opportunity with...
by Shana S. | May 30, 2024 | Africa, Faculty-Led, Non-traditional, Social Work, Summer
Greetings, let’s dive into the hilariously chaotic world of preparing to travel abroad to Ghana. As someone who’s a pro at under-packing (read: I’m a carry-on-only type of gal!), gearing up for a three-week adventure feels like attempting to fit...
by Emma P. | May 22, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by Victoria J. | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
With all the preparation of getting ready the past couple weeks to study abroad in London and Lisbon, I didn’t anticipate how fast the time would go by until I was getting ready to board my plane to travel to another country. I think anticipating something makes it...
by Owen M. | May 22, 2024 | Asia, Engineering, Non-traditional, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Maintaining your well-being while abroad is key to enjoying your experience to the fullest. Whether it’s mental, physical, or social health, each aspect plays a crucial role in your overall happiness. Balancing these areas is vital, as none should be overlooked....
by Owen M. | May 22, 2024 | Asia, Engineering, Honors College, Non-traditional, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Why bother studying abroad? It’s a fair question. If you have any desire to study abroad, hopefully, some reasons come to mind. It could be learning a new language, enjoying the new food and culture, meeting new people, gaining opportunities to benefit your...
by Emma H. | May 22, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Honors College, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Study abroad requires much preparation and packing. However, there are a few essential items everyone should have on their person while traveling abroad. Although living a nomadic lifestyle brings challenges and adventures alike, here are some...
by Macrae S. | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My Journey Across the Atlantic to Discover New Cultures Getting ready to jet off on this crazy adventure feels like the right move for me right now, especially with my dad cheering me on. He’s always been big on traveling and he’s been pushing me to take...
by Kendall S. | May 22, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad is amazing due to the variety of places to go but sometimes it might be nice to just stay around your new home. That is why it is important to not waste a single day and come up with some things to do instead of traveling (that are also not too...
by Sophie | May 22, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
While my time abroad is coming to an end and think about all of the trips I have gone on during this experience, I still reminisce about my time in Morocco. I started at Marrakesh and during my short 3 days there we went all way to the Sahara Desert and back. If you...
by Lilly R. | May 22, 2024 | Central America, Engineering, Faculty-Led, Summer
I awoke at 4 AM in a hotel in Atlanta, Georgia this morning. My flight was leaving early, and considering that I was departing from one of the busiest airports in the United States, I wanted to arrive much, much earlier. As my parents drove me to the terminal, we went...
by Sydney K. | May 13, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Class Field Trip to The Somerset House “We strive to build bridges between the academic cultures of the U.S. and of our host communities to help you adjust quickly and get the most out of your courses.” – CIEE. (2024) Academic Manual for Students...
by Tyler L. | May 13, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer
My week studying abroad in Panamá was one of the most unique and exhilarating experiences of my lifetime. Being pushed outside of my comfort zone and having such an action-packed week with business visits and a plethora of other activities provided me with an...
by Sara J. | May 13, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Hey everyone, it is Sara Jeffrey again, back with another installment of Bama Bloggers Abroad. I am at The Capstone’s campus grounds back to my usual schedule. It feels a little off because going back to my normal routine makes it feel as though all of last week was a...
by Sara J. | May 13, 2024 | Central America, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Semester, Summer, _
Hey there again, it is me Sara and I am currently in Panama as we speak. Touching down in Panama I felt like I was back home in Guyana. The heat, the humidity and the birds chirping it was a sense of serenity and a peaceful time. After getting over that feeling of...
