Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
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…
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…
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…
In the fall of my freshman year, I received an email about a program called The Global Career Accelerator. I originally didn’t think much of it, but something in the email caught my eye: “work with real companies.” As a health and society major…
Japan can feel like it is always moving forward. The packed morning trains, crowded crosswalks, and tightly filled schedules create a rhythm where stopping can almost feel like falling behind. There is an energy to it that is exciting, but also overwhelming…
Tokyo, without a doubt, has everything you’re looking for. It’s just a matter of where and when. Apparently, finding salt is quite the challenge. My exchange friends and I went grocery shopping, and none of us could find it in the supermarket. Only pepper.…
Happy end of the semester! After nearly four months in Pamplona, Spain, here are some pragmatic factors I wish I had considered before choosing my program and how to make the most of it! Choosing Your Trip If you know that you…
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,…
Studying abroad is often described as exciting, transformative, and life-changing — and it truly is. But what people don’t always talk about as openly is homesickness. At some point, whether it’s during your first week or halfway through your program, you may feel that…