Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Inspiring Longhorns to Explore the World
Figuring out where to go, preparation strategies before departure, exploration tips while you are abroad, and how to make the most of your experience once it is over.
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…
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…
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…
I’m staring outside at a lifted Chevy Silverado 4×4 truck baking in the steaming Texas sun. It’s 6:16 p.m. and feels like 100 degrees outside. Everyone in this Starbucks works silently on their devices, occasionally looking up into the abyss…
When I first arrived in Paris, I felt a mix of excitement and apprehension. Every street was new, I was starting classes with unfamiliar faces, and every conversation in French was a challenge. I also found that I had a…
Connecting with Your International Peers Be Friendly at Orientations You’re in a new country. You might not know anyone, and you really want to make some friends. The good news is that everyone in the room is feeling the same…
When you are studying abroad for an entire semester, you are bound to encounter a wide range of weather conditions. Especially in places with cold winters and warm summers, students need to bring clothes that are practical in any and…
If you’re going to Spain for the spring semester, you might arrive during Epiphany! Like many holidays in the predominantly Catholic country, Epiphany is deeply rooted in Catholic tradition. Epiphany, or Three Kings Day, celebrates the day the three wise…
Since early June, I’ve had the privilege of carrying out my fellowship with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) in Panama City, Panama. Working closely with the Institute of Democratic Studies (INED) at the Electoral Tribunal…