Diving under the waters off the coast of New Zealand, Dason Maloney found himself in a metal cage surrounded by great white sharks—all for the thrill of it. From bungee-jumping to mountaineering climbing, he learned why people call New Zealand the Adrenaline Capital of the World.
For his study abroad experience, Maloney, a junior majoring in construction engineering, wanted to go someplace exotic. Maloney is one of the many University of Alabama students studying abroad. Over a thousand students traveled outside the country for the 2014-2015 year.