First Generation Students
Solvitur Ambulando in Rome: Embarking on the Path to an Unforgettable Summer Abroad!
Author: Noah Boggs Riley | Major: Human Development and Family Sciences | Semester: Summer 2023 Academics: Gaining a Deeper Understanding I chose the communication program in Rome because I recognized the importance of gaining a deeper understanding of global and...
El Verano en Puebla
Author: Bailey Scoggins | Major: Biochemistry | Semester: Summer 2023 Studying abroad is one of the best things you can do to expand your worldview, improve your language skills, and advance your degree plan. The Puebla Service-Learning Program stood out to me for...
When in Italy, Do as the Italian Do!
Author: Tam Cao | Majors: Supply Chain Management, Information Systems | Semester: Summer 2023 Six months ago, I was like many of my peers who were not completely sure of what they want their future to be like. I was at that point in our life of trying to find...
A Mini Grand Tour: European Society
Author: Bree Westfall | Major: Psychology | Semester: May Intersession 2023 The AIFS study and travel program was easily one of the best experiences I’ve had in my life. I got to travel Europe, learn so much about European culture and art, and made some the best...
13 Burgers
Author: Karina Escobar | Majors: Communication Sciences & Disorders and Spanish My name is Karina Escobar and until going to Sweden, I had never consumed so much beef in the span of three weeks in my whole life. It all started by being a peer mentor for the...
A Healthy yet Cheesy Summer
Author: Breanna Kilgore | Major: Biomedical Engineering Bonjour! I am Breanna Kilgore, rising senior majoring in Biomedical Engineering and I had the pleasure of spending 6 weeks studying abroad in Switzerland. I chose to study abroad in Geneva, Switzerland to gain...
Rural, First-Generation Student Travels Abroad for a Month in Belize
Author: Madison Price | Major: Agricultural Business As a rural, first-generation student with limited opportunities, exposure, and diversity, I knew from the moment I chose the University of Arkansas that I wanted to study abroad. It was not until I spoke with Dr....
Opportunities are greater abroad!
Author: Nayeli Ortiz | Major: International Business During the Spring semester of 2022, I found myself going out of my comfort zone and studying abroad for the entire semester. I chose Italy for my International experience. Although I was excited to be traveling,...
Sadie Stark, UA SN: Semester in Rome
Author: Sadie Stark | Major: Nursing Ciao! Mi chiamo Sadie Stark, I am an honors student in the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing. I had the privilege of studying abroad in Rome, Italy for the fall semester of 2021. This program was the perfect opportunity for me to...
