La Dolce Vita…Eventually!
I think, like a lot of people, I came abroad in search of something: clarity, a change of scenery, or maybe, dare I say, a version of myself that felt a little more certain. The typical romantic outlook on what life could…
UT Education Abroad Blog
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
UT Education Abroad Blog
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Beyond the Forty Acres: A Semester of Discovery Across Cultures
Some of the most meaningful learning happens when we step beyond what is familiar. For me, that meant leaving Texas and the Forty Acres for a semester abroad in Europe. The University of Texas at Austin has shaped so much of…
From Austin to Everywhere
When I decided to study abroad, I knew I wanted to emphasize the “abroad” aspect. What I didn’t anticipate was just how manageable it would be to turn that goal into reality. Based in Athens, I’ve spent nearly every weekend in a new place, a concept…
Navigating the Spanish Visa Process
Congratulations on being accepted into a study abroad program in Spain! After going through the arduous process of applying and gaining admission to a program, students studying in Spain then face what seems to be an even more challenging application…
Academic Highlights and Getting to Know London
Earlier this week, I watched the cult classic film “Notting Hill” with my friends. What surprised me as I watched Hugh Grant rush across the city in search of Julia Roberts was that I recognized almost every location in the background. The…
I Hope Every Version of Me Finds Its Way Back Here
Six months. That’s all the time I have in England. And somehow, I’m already halfway through it. At 19, I left my family and packed my whole life into a suitcase. At first, I was scared. I didn’t know anyone, I didn’t know how the train stations worked,…
Oxfordian Insights
Hi from Oxford! I’ve been studying abroad at Hertford College, University of Oxford, for about 6 months now. Initially, I was here for only one semester, but I ultimately decided to extend my stay and remain for the whole academic year. If you are…
The Power of Saying Yes
“Yes.” One word. Three letters. It’s an easy word to say, but it’s much harder to mean. It’s even harder when you’re thousands of miles away from home in a city you’ve never been to. It’s a small word, yet it’s influential enough to reshape an entire experience. I’ve had the opportunity to study at…
Managing Parents
As an only child and the daughter of immigrant parents, studying abroad was a daunting idea for me. Especially since I had only completed my first semester of freshman year when I decided to apply. Everything around me felt big…