MOBILE, Ala., April 30 -- University of South Alabama issued the following news release:
Abby Russ trekked solo through eight European countries over three weeks in January,
navigating trains, hostels and mountain trails, wearing her trusty New Balance sneakers
and all her belongings stashed in a single backpack.
By then, the University of South Alabama senior was a seasoned traveler on her way
to a career in international journalism.
In South's Office of International Education, where Russ interned for a semester,
she's what's known as a "frequent flyer," said Bri Ard, executive director of Global
Engagement.
A long study-abroad stint in Barcelona in 2024 quickly led to one in Argentina when
Russ, a journalism major, earned a selective...