by Meghan M. | Jun 23, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
How my abroad experience has been so far: As someone who has traveled a lot, going to a different country is something that though I am familiar with, it’s always a new and fun experience. One thing I always forget about is that there is usually no air...
by S. Drennen | Jun 23, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have reached the end of my 21 days in London for my Forensic Psychology program, which is incredibly bittersweet. Succinctly put, I have enjoyed every second and learned so much. So, for this post, I want to explain how to truly appreciate and make the most of your...
by S. Drennen | Jun 23, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I have been in London for a few weeks now and am enjoying it immensely! I thought I might share some things I wish I knew before coming, namely how to prepare for a long, international trip. Pre-departure: Firstly, getting all your ducks in a row as early as...
by Carter N. | Jun 22, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Parest, Montenegro Studying abroad in college is such a unique experience that it’s easy to get caught up in your own excitement. While abroad, I wanted to enjoy my time as much as possible, which included spending a lot of money on things that didn’t really improve...
by S. Carpenter | Jun 22, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I miss a lot of things about being in France, such as long lunches (which didn’t happen every day). One time, my friends and I stayed at a restaurant for four hours! I also miss the food, especially the bread and pastries. There was a bakery close to the Institut that...
by L. Colgate | Jun 22, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by Rachel Marsh | Jun 21, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
View from my quarantine hotel window Two weeks in to my six-weeks study abroad program in Colombia, I went snorkeling in Santa Marta with a group of other students from Alabama. We had a great time floating around the bay, watching the colorful fish swim, and making...
by L. Skaff | Jun 21, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
Lime Caye was the full island experience; small, remote, and tropical. Activities included fishing, hammocking, volleyball, and lots of snorkeling. There was always something to do between snorkels, meals, and class, even if it was just sitting on the beach watching...
by S. Dyer | Jun 21, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
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by A. Vedane | Jun 21, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by Molly M. | Jun 21, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Another one of my favorite things about Barcelona is that it is a big city. I was not expecting to like the city as much as I do but it has turned out to be one of the best parts. I love that Barcelona is alive and that there is always something to do. Constantly...
by John S. | Jun 19, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I decided to study abroad to help broaden my horizon and expose myself to other cultures. I chose to participate in a faculty led program studying international financial reporting standards in Berlin, Germany and Florence, Italy. I am currently completing my Masters...
by Taryn J. | Jun 19, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by M. Winchester | Jun 18, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
Getting Ready for Take Off When going abroad, whether for the first time or the fifteenth, we all have ideas in mind of what to do in advance. Buy luggage, pack extra socks, maybe study a few essential words in a language- all good things! What stands out to me most,...
by B. Hughes | Jun 18, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My name is Bailee and I am a junior (3 credits away from being a senior) majoring in psychology and minoring in women’s studies and African American studies. Since elementary school, I knew I wanted to participate in a study abroad program in college. The perfect...
by Hallie Knight | Jun 18, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I noticed almost immediately (and by immediately, I mean before the plane even took off from Charlotte) how little consideration I had given to learning Italian prior to my trip. After slinging my stuff through the narrow aisle and locating my way-in-the-back window...
by Jacob Camden | Jun 17, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Summer, UA-Affiliate
Why Costa Rica? My answer tends to go like this: I wanted to practice my Spanish, and Latin America was cheaper than Spain (and more off-the-beaten-path, more authentic – more on that later). Within Latin America, the programs in Costa Rica were the most...
by J. Holmquist | Jun 16, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
The best part of traveling is the friends you make. There are always a lot of great people you meet, but sometimes you find a friendship where everything just feels easy. In the past couple weeks I have realized that those people for me on this study abroad are my...
by K. Prewitt | Jun 16, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Central America, Faculty-Led, Summer
Hello, My name is Katie Prewitt! I am a Pre-Med Biology rising senior and this is my first time ever studying abroad and my first time leaving North America! I leave for Belize today and I am full of excitement and anxiety. Definitely more excitement though! I have...
by L. Zayas | Jun 15, 2022 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
I am currently half way through my two week study abroad program in Croatia but I’ve been out in Europe for about three weeks now. It’s been a great experience so far but there have been some aspects that I have might’ve overlooked coming into the...
