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From Knoxville to Kilimanjaro and Beyond: One UT Alum’s Story of Adventure, Family, and UT Pride
I spent the fall semester of 2017 studying abroad in Tanzania with SIT. The program theme was Wildlife Conservation and Political Ecology.
We were based in Arusha, the third-largest city in Tanzania, but we spent over a month camping in various national parks. We visited Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Mazumbai Forest Reserve, and Serengeti National Park. On top of this, we did a 3-week homestay in a rural village outside of Arusha and even lived with the Maasai for 3 days!
Studying abroad was hands-down the best part of my undergraduate experience. The staff members were knowledgeable and made our time there fantastic. The locals were warm and inviting. We saw the Great Migration in person, and I even had the chance to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. I will be forever grateful to both UT and SIT for making this adventure possible. Read More>
“Everyone should study abroad at least once”: Kennedy’s Experience in Florence
“I spent an unforgettable month studying abroad in Florence, Italy, this summer 2025, with my best friend Perrin and a group of students from my program. I’ve always loved to travel, and I knew I wanted to experience new cultures, meet people from all over the world, and step far outside my comfort zone. The program was everything I hoped for and so much more. I took a Wine Business and Marketing class that fulfilled my International Business collateral and it turned out to be the most fun and interesting course I’ve ever taken. We learned how wine is produced, the different varietals, and how to market it in a global industry. We even got to visit two wineries, including one in the beautiful Tuscan countryside…” Read More>
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