Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Studying abroad is often described as a once-in-a-lifetime experience full of new places, people, and perspectives. In the midst of preparing for this exciting experience, from submitting applications to sorting out housing, applying for visas, making travel arrangements, and so on,…
One of the first and most important concepts American Sign Language students learn about is “immersion”: full, active commitment to the signing world. In ASL education, immersion means more than simply learning to sign — it requires engagement with the…
Adventure has always brought me a lot of satisfaction. I love exploring new places, trying new things, and putting myself in situations where I can learn from new experiences. One quote that has always stuck with me is from the movie Up:…
I’ve been living in Dublin, Ireland, for nearly three weeks now. While I wouldn’t necessarily call myself a fully integrated member of Irish society, I no longer walk slowly or stand in the middle of busy sidewalks, I rarely use Google Maps, and I…
I’ve always felt conflicted about visiting Thailand. On one hand, my favorite animals in the whole world are elephants — one of the most recognizable symbols in Thailand. However, I am also allergic to peanuts — one of Thailand’s most recognizable foods. But…
Hi! My name is Kamin, and I’m currently in Sicily, Italy, learning about the Mediterranean diet. The program I’m in is a coordinated program between the nutrition and classics departments at The University of Texas at Austin, where we are…
Since starting my study abroad in London through the “Social Justice and Social Change: A Critical International Perspective” course, I have been asked many times, “Why are you studying abroad in the United Kingdom? Aren’t you from here?” I was born in…
Leading up to my time studying abroad, all I could think about was being in a foreign country where everything and everyone would be unfamiliar. I was worried that, since I don’t speak any Spanish, I would feel disconnected from the community…
Just like everyone else, I stare off the edge of the boat. Sea breeze flittering through our hair, all eyes transfixed on the rock formation that sits just in front of us. As we ebb and flow with the wind,…