by Jacob Fox | Dec 10, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hey y’all, this is going to be my last post about my travels within Spain. This past weekend I took a day trip with some of my fellow study abroad students to the great city of Barcelona. This was my first experience on the high-speed train that took us 400...
by Hannon Bulger | Dec 10, 2024 | Community Health Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I was fortunate enough to spend the month of June studying abroad in Madrid, Spain, and there were many things I loved about the city; here are a few of them! The Metro System: Madrid has an incredible metro system that was easy to navigate (definitely a couple times...
by Hannon Bulger | Dec 10, 2024 | Community Health Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
When I studied abroad in Madrid, I took two different Spanish classes: conversation & composition and grammar. I was super nervous for these classes, but after coming back, I can give you a little bit of insight into what my experience was like. Each class was two...
by Marcus G. | Dec 10, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
During my last week in Rome it felt like my time was flying by. I was working on my final assignments and projects and constantly staying up late. During my final bit of time abroad I found myself constantly having a self monologue thinking “I just got here...
by Marcus G. | Dec 10, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Being back in the states for close to 3 weeks now, I think I have gotten used to everything. But I still vividly recollect on how things were in Rome. I met new people, went to new places, and ate new food. Coming back I realized how much I enjoyed Gelato. In Rome to...
by Marcus G. | Dec 10, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Living in Rome for 1 month and being in a culture with a slower pace of life was a breath of fresh air. In the US, we are constantly working to achieve the American dream, which is the almighty dollar. We do this because we have always been taught to do good in...
by Sophia Biernat | Dec 10, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
As my study abroad group hiked into the city of Logroño, we noticed that something about it was different from the other cities we had visited. Festive banners adorned the streets, and when we got to the hotel, the concierge explained what was going on. The city was...
by Sophia Biernat | Dec 10, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Hiking a pilgrimage is a rewarding adventure where each day brings new challenges, but hiking a pilgrimage as a student brings its own set of complications. On the Camino de Santiago, we had to adjust to the pace of life as a pilgrim while maintaining good academic...
by Sophia Biernat | Dec 10, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
In June, I participated in the University of Alabama’s first faculty-led study abroad program on the Camino de Santiago. Although I studied abroad last summer, preparing for the Camino seemed far more daunting than my previous program, where I packed a suitcase and...
by Matthew R. | Dec 10, 2024 | Community Health Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Coming home from Rome was a cocktail of emotions – equal parts bittersweet and exhilarating! Packing my bag for the trip back was like a puzzle, with all my carefully chosen gifts tucked between layers of clothes and shoes, like precious artifacts. There were fragile...
by Matthew R. | Dec 10, 2024 | Community Health Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Rome was a dream come true – not just for the sights, but for the lively surprises around every corner! My days started with exploring the city’s historic sites through class, but the real magic was in the little things. For example, stumbling upon a hidden garden, or...
by Jordan Collins | Dec 10, 2024 | Commerce & Business, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
In Rome, Italy, the primary language spoken is Italian. I faced several language barriers so far, especially when exploring local areas and dining at non-touristy restaurants where the staff isn’t accustomed to hosting English-speaking tourists. These...
by Gabbie Grabowski | Dec 10, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
I visited so many breathtaking places while I was traveling through the beautiful, historic country of Italy. It was amazing to view artwork in person that I had only seen in photos. Despite my knowledge of art history, I was still able to lose myself in artwork that...
by Lexi Jarnigan | Dec 10, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
While Abroad What are your first impressions? When I first arrived in Italy, my luggage was not there, I was a day late and the rest of my group was not there, so I had to figure out where to talk to baggage claim about my luggage and find a taxi. Needless, to say I...
by Lexi Jarnigan | Dec 10, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Upon Return What are you feeling after returning? Honestly the only thing going through my mind in the airports was hoping I would not miss my connecting flights. I had a layover in Turkey and I was soooo stressed out. Then I was stressed out about if my luggage would...
by Conner W. | Dec 9, 2024 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My name is Conner Wood. I studied microeconomics in Thailand this summer. But in order to get to Thailand, I first had to travel all the way there. Sounds easy in concept, but the travel was far from easy. As a first time international flier/traveler and someone who...
by Conner W. | Dec 9, 2024 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Walking out of Suvarnabhumi Airport was surreal. The smells, the heat, and the chaos of traffic were slightly overwhelming at first. Funnily enough though, all these things felt very normal by the time we left Bangkok. The van ride from the airport to our hotel...
by Conner W. | Dec 9, 2024 | Asia, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
For the second half of our trip we went to Chiang Mai in the northern part of Thailand. We took a sleeper train from Bangkok in order to get there. I had never been on a sleeper train, so it was a cool experience. We slept on a bunk bed in our own little room. It was...
by Indya P. | Dec 9, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
By Indya Price | July 5, 2024 Studying abroad never came to mind until I went to the study abroad fair in fall. Seeing all the places you could go really made me take a major interest in it. I’ve never been out of the country so I felt like this would be a great...
by Ainsley O. | Dec 9, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
Returning home after an incredible summer studying abroad in London has been a whirlwind of emotions and reflections. London, with its vibrant culture, historic landmarks, and diverse communities, offered an unparalleled experience that has profoundly shaped my...
