Explore Italy: Rome, Florence, Sorrento, & Capri

More information at the UA Education Abroad Application page & submit an application.

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Study Interpersonal Communication (COM 220) or Food Communication (COM 395) and earn 3 credit hours

Contact us for more information or any questions you have about this program.

Director, Gray Lloyd email to “g lloyd @ cpt.ua.edu” (use no spaces)

Instructor, Darrin Griffin, email to “d j griffin 1 at ua.edu” (use no spaces).


Gray Lloyd – Program Director
Mr. Lloyd is a passionate and organized traveler who is relatable, reliable, and a servant leader. Past students in study abroad programs under his organization have described him as funny, caring, present, and a fast-walker. He is a professional documentary film creator and considers traveling abroad one of his life dreams! Mission accomplished… Where you find Gray, you will find intrigue and safety. He sees teaching opportunities around every corner of the UA in UK Program. You can email him at glloyd @ cpt.ua.edu (no spaces).  

Darrin Griffin – Faculty Instructor
Dr. Griffin is excited to participate in his fifth study abroad at UA this May with 12 students and Gray. This will be his third time participating in an Italy based study abroad program. Darrin enjoys traveling the US domestically and traveling abroad while having the opportunity to share his passion for travel with students. He has worked with Gray on several documentary projects, three domestic travel courses in the US, and they have partnered in the last two years of UA in the UK program. They are a tried and true A team for leading this course. You can contact Darrin at d j griffin1 @ ua.edu (use no spaces) or visit his contact page.


Learn about communication abroad!
Enroll in COM 220 Interpersonal Communication  or COM 395 Food Communication.
Students who have taken COM 220 are eligible for an independent study COM 436.