An Irish Hello
As I looked out the plane window at the beginnings of Ireland, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of apprehension. Studying in Ireland had been a talking point for me during the past two semesters, and it had always felt so…
UT Education Abroad Blog
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
UT Education Abroad Blog
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Stop and Smell the Peonies: Embracing the Unfamiliar While Abroad
Being a first-generation college student typically comes with its own challenges in navigating the college system, from the initial university application to making the decision to study abroad. Embarking on this journey as the first in my family to study abroad has…
Arriving Somewhere You Thought You Already Knew
Before coming to Morocco, I thought I had a head start since I’m Egyptian. I grew up with Arabic as my first language, Islam shaping the rhythm of daily life, with the particular warmth of a culture that feeds you before it asks your…
Greece: Finding Comfort in the Unknown
Greece is famous for many reasons: the Santorini blue-and-white houses, olive oil, and, of course, ancient ruins. Before coming here, I associated those kinds of things with Greece. But my time studying abroad here has made me realize Greece is…
New Folks—Who is this? Managing Cross-Cultural Ideas with a Host Family
Living with a host family offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience a new culture and to practice a new language, but it can also seem daunting. Living in a new country comes with navigating new spaces, unfamiliar languages, and different cultural expectations,…
Amo Madrid
This past semester, I had the privilege of studying abroad at IE University in Madrid, Spain. Over the last six months, immersing myself in a new culture has taught me so much about adaptability and personal growth. Academically, I focused…
Beyond Taipei: From Classroom to Journeys among Temples and Forests
Welcome back! I have just started my seventh week here in Taipei, Taiwan. The weeks have been flying by, and I remember it like it was yesterday. Arriving here, I was nervous but full of excitement and anticipation. Now at…
Sampling Various Parts of Japan
Studying abroad in Tokyo as a Global Ambassador at The University of Texas at Austin means having an idea of what to write for your blog post and then completely changing it up the day of in response to yet…
Packing Light
If you’re wondering how many items to bring for your study abroad program and are worried you’ll bring too much (or too little), don’t worry! I have been in your shoes before, and from experience, I can attest to how much is…