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Bama Bloggers Abroad
2M ago
Bama Bloggers Abroad
2M ago
Today is December 19, 2023, and it’s my last day living in Athens, Greece. My home for the last 4 months has left me nothing short of amazed, and I’ve loved (almost) every second of my time here. I feel just as familiar with this beautiful city as I do with my city back home, and the thought of leaving tomorrow morning is heartbreaking. I’ve made so many friends and memories since September, and I know that they’ll stay with me for the rest of my life.
However, as the holidays approach, I can’t say that I’m not equally as excited to go home as I am sad to leave. 4 months without seeing my fami ..read more
Bama Bloggers Abroad
2M ago
Sometimes we get so excited about being abroad, we forget that we’re there to study. When deciding where you will go to study abroad, it’s important to consider the academic structures of the universities you are considering. Often, they are quite different to the U.S. model you might be used to. I spent a semester at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, and I’ve gained some insights into the workings of UK universities, based on my personal experience.
The first thing to note about universities in the UK is that the learning style is much more independent than universities in the US. In m ..read more
Bama Bloggers Abroad
2M ago
I’ve been living in Athens, Greece for almost 10 weeks now, and as the days tick down, I’m both dreading leaving this adventure, and excited to get home and start the next one. Things have gotten progressively more difficult in my time here, balancing classes and traveling and exams and exploring the city I’ve come to know so well. Arguably the most difficult part of this experience, however, is the lack of anything that is truly familiar. There are of course ways to combat these feelings, but I believe it’s important to be prepared for them regardless.
At Deree College in Greece, most classes ..read more
Bama Bloggers Abroad
2M ago
What trip to India is complete without visiting the Taj Mahal?
After a full semester of classes in Bangalore, my classmates and I took a group trip to North India. We explored the sights of Jaipur, Agra, and Delhi in a whirlwind five days, seeing, Nahargarh Fort, the Lotus Temple, and of course, the Taj Mahal.
While I was eager for the trip, I was hesitant about our itinerary. Our schedule was built around shopping and sight-seeing, neither of which are my first inclination. In fact, I often forego both when traveling alone, instead attending local meetups to make friends.
My qualms with shopp ..read more
Bama Bloggers Abroad
2M ago
I spent the majority of 2023 as an expat, living in Madrid, Spain and Bangalore, India.
Both locations were thrilling, full of vivid experiences, meaningful friendships, and memories I will cherish for years to come.
Now, one month after returning stateside for the foreseeable future, I am reflecting on the remarkable year I’ve had, as well as the differences between these two international experiences.
Here are a few of those reflections:
Housing: Homestay vs. Residence Hall
During my time in Spain, I lived with a Spanish-speaking host family. Both parents were retired, and their twenty-somet ..read more
Bama Bloggers Abroad
2M ago
I remember moving from Washington to Louisiana when I was 11 years old. Though we never left the U.S., transitioning from the Pacific Northwest to the Deep South was like moving to a different country. We still spoke English, but the cultural language was foreign. Gone were bike rides in the Columbia River Gorge, in were Saturdays watching LSU football.
While we eventually learned to appreciate the South for what it is, with its warm relational culture and long-standing traditions, those early years were difficult. It was hard to embrace a new culture when there were so few opportunities to sh ..read more
Bama Bloggers Abroad
6M ago
I feel that every single person should find some way to be able to visit another country and experience another culture. I know that for many it is not financially feasible, as it had previously been for me, but it was an invaluable experience. The things we were able to do and experience on this trip have truly changed my life and my world view. I had never before imagined myself living anywhere outside the US, but now I already have a 10 year plan of moving to Spain. Obviously not everyone will want to move to the country they visit, but it is still important to get out of your cocoon that ..read more