To study abroad or not to study abroad is the question? Traveling to a foreign country might sound overwhelming, but once you hop on the plane there is no going back. For a matter of fact, you won’t want to come back once you’ve lived in another country and experienced all… read more
Abroad and Beyond
For Foodies: A Delicious Guide to Eating Abroad
When I studied abroad in Paris, I was thrilled at the prospect of French cuisine at my fingertips. Crepes, macarons, croissants – all delicious and well-known treats that I was excited to eat on a daily basis. What I did not realize, however, was how diverse the food culture of Paris… read more
Oh The Places You’ll Go: How to Choose Where to Study Abroad
A common problem students encounter when planning a semester abroad is deciding where to go. It sounds simple, but when you mix curiosity and wanderlust with the multitude of options UT offers, it often becomes a difficult decision. Maybe you’re a travel nut, or hope to be, and pretty much anywhere sounds good.… read more
Pro-Tips for Traveling while Abroad
One of the best parts of studying abroad is being able to travel to surrounding countries. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your experience! 1) Broaden your horizons in terms of transportation – air travel is very popular in the US, but sometimes can… read more
Exchange vs. Affiliate, which is Right for You?
Study Abroad at the University of Texas has a variety of programs that differ in what they offer and what they provide to students who attend them. However, between the over 400 programs available to students, it can be hard to discern the differences in certain programs. In this blog… read more
How to Stay Healthy Abroad
Relocating to a new country can disrupt one’s habits a bit. There are new places to see, work to be done, travel to be booked and delicious eats to taste. Students in my study abroad group often complained about getting sick or ditching the healthier habits they held at home.… read more
How To Get To Know Your City
Some of my best memories from my semester in Spain involved wandering around the city and stumbling upon new sights, little cafes, and locally-owned shops. Immersing yourself in your new city exposes you to all the possibilities it holds and makes it feel a bit more like home. Here are… read more