Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Greetings, y’all! Wow, it has been too long since I’ve had the opportunity to greet my fellow Longhorns. I’ve spent nearly two months adjusting to student life at the University of Navarra (UNAV) in Pamplona, Spain — and now I…
After my mom learned a work trip would bring her to London, she decided to come see me in Madrid. A quick, two-day visit, far out enough that I would probably live a thousand lives before she arrived. Thus, the…
On February 5, I officially marked the end of my first month studying here in Madrid. The past month has been filled with adventure, lessons, character building, incredible people and experiences, and I wouldn’t change a thing. Every missed metro,…
I’ve been in London for about half a month now, and if I am being honest, it’s been one of the most surreal experiences of my life. Being here has taught me so much about myself and the world around…
Before I dive in, I want to preface by saying that I’m writing this post from personal experience while studying abroad, combined with a lot of trial and error (and Google searches). If you’re preparing for your own study abroad…
When I first got to Madrid, I spent most of my time apartment hunting and walking around the city. I was walking through different neighborhoods every day, taking the metro, and slowly figuring out how everything connected. This process ended…
My Dreams are Just Dreams It was during the 2020 quarantine that I first set my sights on studying abroad in Japan. At that time, it felt like a distant dream, something I wanted, but wasn’t sure I could ever…
One of the best parts of studying abroad with Take the World by the Horns has been the sense of community the program builds. We are part of DIS (Study Abroad in Scandinavia), a study abroad program and school located…
I Am More Resilient Than I Thought I am a first-generation Hispanic woman who never imagined that an educational path could intertwine so seamlessly with my love for travel. My journey of self-discovery began long before I boarded the plane…