by Emory Camp | Sep 12, 2023 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
It’s been a little more than one week since I returned from my month-long study abroad trip in Northern Italy. When I arrived home, I was thankful to see my family, and I was thankful to have many common amenities that weren’t available in Italy. Centralized air...
by Catalina Sapien | Jul 25, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
by James Overstreet | Jul 24, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Last weekend, I along with a group of classmates from my study abroad in Oxford, England, took a pre-planned trip to Paris, France for a weekend. To say it was an amazing time full of wonder would be an understatement. Firstly, we had to make a trip to London just to...
by Kirsy D. | Jul 17, 2023 | Central America, Faculty-Led, Social Work, Summer, _
Hey there, fellow travelers and curious minds! I’m thrilled to share my exciting study abroad experience in the enchanting city of Antigua, Guatemala. As a doctoral student at the University of Alabama, immersing myself in Latin American history and politics has...
by Leah Kathryn Peacock | Jul 17, 2023 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My First impression when I arrived in Paris, France, was that it was the biggest city I think I have ever seen. Coming from southern Alabama, this was pretty intimidating at first, but these feelings quickly faded away once I learned about their metro systems. I had...
by Z. Granger | May 8, 2022 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
If I was to tell myself one year ago that I would be in my final hours before departing to study abroad in multiple towns in Italy I wouldn’t believe it at first due to all of the covid-related restrictions, costs, and just how big of an opportunity this is. I...
by Luke L | Jul 6, 2021 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Honors College, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad with something I would have wanted to do since high school. I wanted to experience a new culture and widen my educational horizons. Despite being delayed a year by COVID, I’m thankful to still get the opportunity to study abroad. To prepare for...
by Ashley T | Jul 30, 2019 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
“Cheers” Cheers is a word you hear a lot in Britain. I’ve heard it used in place of “thank you,” “you’re welcome,” and just a general phrase, but only in certain contexts. I’m not quite sure what exactly it means, but I like it. You will walk a lot. I am...
by Rhonnie | Jun 18, 2019 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer
View of Cape Town After being mainly anxious and nervous about going to South Africa, my first thoughts when I arrived at the airport to come home were about my arrival and departure. When I was at the airport to depart for home, everything felt surreal to me because...
by Rhonnie | Jun 12, 2019 | Africa, Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Street View of Bo-Kaap, South Africa When I first arrived in South Africa, I was not sure how I should feel. I still felt anxious and nervous but excited and curious about everything. To choose what I miss before actually leaving is so difficult when I cannot help...
by Gabriel C | Jun 21, 2018 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As suggested, the UA in France: Language and Culture program does involve actual class time. It almost sounds wrong to say I was in summer school because the whole month was so surreal that to call it school would appear to negate the experience which would be a...
by Genevieve A | Oct 30, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Studying abroad was one of the most amazing opportunities that I’ve ever had, but I’ve been thinking a lot since I returned home from my study abroad experience about the things I wish I had known beforehand. Suitcase weight limits are very real. I have...
by Keturah N | Jun 2, 2017 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The first week in France has ended and I can finally begin to organize my thoughts on all of the things that have happened thus far. The first week in France was spent in Paris with the goal of helping us to get accustomed to hearing and responding to French on a...
by Madeline P | Aug 4, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
In my opinion, we live and study at one of the prettiest colleges in England. Worcester College and the city of Oxford have really begun to feel like a home away from home. The classes that my peers and I attend really integrate exploring Oxford, and we are encouraged...
